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Old 02-09-2024, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive View Post
Not sure. But we've filled two 33-gallon trash bags (each holding three of those 13-gallon kitchen bags) at one time and they've taken them no problem. Guy next door had a knee-high pile of palm fronds and tree branches and likewise. This is one of those areas that (I believe) can be influenced by the annual tip. If you've tipped the trash haulers at (say) Christmas, they're probably a bit more apt to bend the rules in your favor in such circumstances.

For yard refuse though I think you're supposed to use those large paper bags designed for such things. Home Depot and (I think) Lowe's carries them. I've seen people use them on our block.
The large paper bags for yard waste do not need to be used at his point. A couple of years ago we were informed that plastic trash bags can be used for home waste and yard waste. I haven't put out yard waste in a paper bag since and my yard waste has always been picked up.
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