Yard trimmings, grass clippings, small branches and leaves must not be placed in the automated garbage cans. They must be in city-approved compostable bags not weighing more than 50 pounds, and placed at the curb 3 feet away from the automated container for separate yard trimmings collection. Small branches may be put in bundles as long as each bundle is less than 4 feet in length and 18 inches in diameter and weighing less than 50 pounds. Yard trimmings mixed with paper, plastic or any other type of waste will not be collected. Work performed by a contractor must be removed by the contractor.

Source: ; SWM The Trash Facts, 2011.