Yard Waste Collection

Re-Use Yard Waste First

The Town of Indian Trail collects all types of yard waste. However, much of this material can be managed at home and beneficially reused by the resident. Utilizing mulching mowers for grass clippings and composting leaves for compost piles will yield healthier lawns, shrubs, and gardens. If you do not wish to manage your own yard waste, the town will collect the material every other week on your regular collection day.

How to Put Yard Waste Out for Collection

Brush and other trimmings should be stacked neatly next to the curb and should not obstruct the sidewalk or block storm drains. Branches and shrub trimmings should not exceed 4 feet in length and should be less than 4 inches in diameter.

Items that cannot be stacked should be placed in yard waste cans, clear plastic bags, or brown paper biodegradable bags. Waste Connections will not accept yard waste placed in black plastic bags. 

Leaf Collection

  • Loose leaves placed at the curb are a violation of the Town code and are subject to Code Enforcement and removal penalties.
  • Expanded leaf collection (up to 25 bags per pick-up) will be provided during peak periods.
  • Leaves should be placed in clear plastic or brown paper biodegradable bags weighing less than 35 pounds each. Bagged materials are collected bi-weekly on your regular waste collection on the opposite week from when you put out your recycling.

Yard Waste Cans

In addition to clear plastic or brown paper biodegradable bags, residents can purchase a yard waste can from any home supply store to dispose of yard waste. 

  • The can must have a lid. It does not have to be attached, but an attached lid will help prevent loss of the lid when the can is dumped. 
  • The can must also have a sticker from the Town of Indian Trail. You can pick up a sticker at the Indian Trail Town Hall Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • The can should be pulled to the curb on your regular yard waste day. It should be placed at least three feet from your trash can. 

Since the yard waste cans are optional and not supplied by Waste Connections, they will not replace them if they are lost or damaged. Waste Connections will only replace a yard waste can if they run it over with one of their trucks.