Curbside GuideHow to get rid of yard waste, leaves and brush in McKinney, TX
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Bag leaves and grass in brown paper bags and bundle limbs (4 ft, 50 lbs max), then set them 3 feet from your cart on trash day. Up to 10 items a week.
- Curbside Yes
- Prep Grass clippings and leaves go i…
- Cost / limits Up to 10 items a week (bags, bu…
- Appointment No
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- Curbside
- Yes. A separate truck picks up yard waste for composting every week on your trash day. No need to schedule.
- How to prepare
- Grass clippings and leaves go in brown paper bags. Cut limbs into 4-foot lengths (no branch over 6 inches across) and tie them with string or twine, not tape or wire, in bundles of 50 pounds or less. Place bags and bundles 3 feet from your cart.
- Cost / limits
- Up to 10 items a week (bags, bundles or a mix). Limbs cut by anyone other than the resident aren't eligible. Mulch, dirt, concrete, stones, plastic bags and pumpkins aren't collected.
- Appointment
- No. It's an automatic weekly pickup on your trash day.
- Drop-off
- Yard waste is accepted at the Custer Road Transfer Station (9901 Custer Rd., Plano; Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and Living Earth (1385 Ranchette Rd., Celina; 945-207-0009). Bring a water bill dated within 30 days.
- Tip
- Put pumpkins in your gray trash cart or compost them at home. Questions: Frontier Waste Solutions, 469-444-1555.
Official source: www.mckinneytexas.org
Helpful supplies
- Paper yard waste bags — Many cities require paper bags rather than plastic for yard waste pickup.
- Twine — Used to bundle branches when your city asks for tied bundles.
General tips from official sources
- Leaves, grass clippings and yard trim can be composted at home instead of thrown out. (www.epa.gov)
- Your city or a community program may collect yard waste or have a drop-off site. (www.epa.gov)
FAQ
How do I get rid of yard waste in McKinney?
Bag leaves and grass in brown paper bags and bundle limbs (4 ft, 50 lbs max), then set them 3 feet from your cart on trash day. Up to 10 items a week.
Is there curbside pickup for yard waste, leaves and brush in McKinney?
Yes. A separate truck picks up yard waste for composting every week on your trash day. No need to schedule.
How much does it cost, and are there limits?
Up to 10 items a week (bags, bundles or a mix). Limbs cut by anyone other than the resident aren't eligible. Mulch, dirt, concrete, stones, plastic bags and pumpkins aren't collected.
Do I need an appointment in McKinney?
No. It's an automatic weekly pickup on your trash day.
Where can I drop off yard waste, leaves and brush in McKinney?
Yard waste is accepted at the Custer Road Transfer Station (9901 Custer Rd., Plano; Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) and Living Earth (1385 Ranchette Rd., Celina; 945-207-0009). Bring a water bill dated within 30 days.
Any other tips for getting rid of yard waste, leaves and brush in McKinney?
Put pumpkins in your gray trash cart or compost them at home. Questions: Frontier Waste Solutions, 469-444-1555.