Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

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.

I have but out bags of old mulch. Kept them under 25 lbs in kitchen garbage bags. I put out about 15 and they took them. I neatly set them out curb side. Not stacked up and had them so they could easily pick them up.

[Bellavita]

Why get rid of old mulch? It decomposes and feeds plants. As for bush cut in three foot lengths and tie up bundythey will pick it up

Originally Posted by Bob04090

We'd like to cut down a large bottlebrush and put them into garbage bags. Will the trash company take them? How about old mulch?

[sowilts]

Originally Posted by Maker

There are different rules for who collects your trash, but in general...
Branches are tied together in a bundle with twine. Cut ends together at same end of bundle.
There is a weight limit... I think 40 pounds ??? but they are picked up by people. I keep the bundles lighter so it's easier on their backs.
Only bag loose pieces. Keep that weight light too so it doesn't rip open.

Info is on districtgov somewhere.

None at Linden. They will take everything away.

[G.R.I.T.S.]

I still use the paper debris bags. They hold a lot but don’t get too heavy. I had 13 a couple of years ago and they took them all.

[Fastskiguy]

Originally Posted by PugMom

you nailed it. tip well & they will take it, np

Agreed 100%.

Personally I have a lot of respect for those guys and like to give them a little something to show my appreciation. Nobody dreams of a career picking up garbage but they're doing what they need to do to take care of themselves and their families. Without them even our utopia here in TV would go to hell in about a week or two.

My only comment is try to make it fast and easy for them to pick your stuff up.

Joe

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive

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.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

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.

The paper bags do offer the advantage of standing up while you trim bushes and throw clippings into the bag.

[merrymini]

I bundle cut branches with old twine and paper bag smaller pieces. The paper bag stands upright and makes it easier to collect. Organic mulch just becomes compost and I would see no reason to remove it at all.

[GATORBILL66]

Originally Posted by Bob04090

We'd like to cut down a large bottlebrush and put them into garbage bags. Will the trash company take them? How about old mulch?

I put out 26 large yard bags, they were gone the next morning.

[coleprice]

Originally Posted by Bob04090

We'd like to cut down a large bottlebrush and put them into garbage bags. Will the trash company take them? How about old mulch?

As previous replies recommended, use twine to tie bundles of under 40 lbs and 4 feet long. Put leaves, twigs and scraps into bags. The Trash Collectors will pick up as much as you leave. I had a neighbor that lined his entire front lawn with over a dozen bundles and bags, which the Trash Collectors picked up

[Velvet]

Hmmm… I wouldn’t count on it. I have seen bags left behind. Especially if it looks like it came from a contractor’s work. Good luck.