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Posted December 06, 2022
Winter Collection is Coming to Town
Make a list and check it twice…to get your Compost It! bags and stickers!
Posted October 25, 2022
Yard Waste Collection is Leaf-ing for the Season
Curbside collection ends the week of November 21, 2022.
Posted October 13, 2022
The Grass Isn't Always Greener, It's Grow Gold Compost
When fall is upon us, we often think to prune back trees and shrubs, but what about prepping the lawn?
Posted March 16, 2022
Yard Waste Season Begins April 4, 2022
The Compost It! program's curbside yard waste collection will begin for the season on April 4, 2022.
Posted December 20, 2021
'Tis the Season...For Winter Yard Waste Collection
The Compost It! program's winter collection will occur Dec. 27, 2021 – Jan. 7, 2022.
Posted December 08, 2021
Live Christmas Tree?
Experience the Christmas magic of winter collection!
Posted October 26, 2021
Curbside Yard Waste Collection is Leaf-ing for the Season
Yard waste season ends November 27, 2021.
Posted October 14, 2021
Yard Waste Basics
The leaves are changing, learn what to do with your yard waste this season!
Posted April 28, 2021
Know What Belongs!
Know what belongs in the Compost It! program and what doesn't.
Posted March 15, 2021
Your Lawn & Garden Slam Dunk
Try our Grow Gold Compost on your lawn and garden.
Posted March 12, 2021
Tag it, Bag it, Wheel it!
The 2021 Compost It! season starts April 5th.
Posted November 12, 2020
Yard Waste Season Ending
Curbside collection through the Compost It! program will end November 28th for the 2020 season.
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