Charles County Curbside Collection of Yard Waste

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“The Charles County Department of Public Works is pleased to announce that curbside collection of yard  waste will resume on Tuesday, April 1.

Acceptable items for curbside yard waste collection include grass, leaves, garden clippings, and brush.  Items must be placed in brown paper bags, a reusable container, or bundled for collection. Yard Waste in  plastic bags or containers weighing over 50 pounds will not be collected. Branches must be bundled and  not greater than four feet in length and no individual branch more than six inches in diameter. All reusable containers must have handles and be clearly marked with an “X” or “Yard Waste”. Yard Waste  will not be accepted if placed inside of a Recycling Cart.

Unacceptable items include loose branches and brush, plastic bags, dirt, rocks, sod, trash, and material exceeding the weight and size restrictions.

Weekly curbside collection of yard waste is only available to those residents who currently receive every-other week curbside recycling collection.

For more information, call the Department of Public Works, Environmental Resources Division, 301-932-3599 or 301-870-2778. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 866-269-9006.”

Source: http://smnewsnet.com/archives/97633/charles-county-curbside-collection-of-yard-waste/