Yard Waste
Yard waste is collected on your regularly scheduled sanitation day. Typically, the yard waste is collected in a separate truck to be converted into mulch. At times, DeKalb County will request the yard waste be collected with household waste due to mechanical or storage issues at the landfill.
Collection Requirements
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Yard trimmings must be placed into single-use yard waste bags or a container no larger than 32- gallons.
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Bundles of sticks, hedge clippings, and small brush must be securely tied and not exceed 4 feet in length or 50 pounds.
Special Pick Up
For a fee, tree branches and heavy brush, not from the work of private contractors, can be requested for pick up. Trimmings must be cut in lengths not exceeding 4 feet and stacked in a compact pile on the curb. To request a special pick up, contact the Public Works Department.
Composting
City of Decatur currently does not offer curbside composting services, however at home composting or use of composting collection services is encouraged. For guidance on how to properly compost at home, refer to the University of Georgia Extension - Composting and Mulching.
Reminder: Keep Leaves and Grass Clippings Out of the Street
Please do not rake or blow your leaves or grass clippings into the street. Leaves and other yard debris that is raked or blown into the street can clog the storm drains and cause property damage. Instead, recycle leaves and other green waste material by placing them in compostable yard waste bags.
