Help keep our community clean and protect our stormwater system by following these important yard debris collection guidelines.
Please place yard debris at the curb no earlier than two days before your scheduled collection day. Placing debris out too early increases the chance that bags or loose materials will be blown over by wind or washed into the street during heavy rain.
To help prevent flooding and drainage issues, never place yard debris on or directly in front of storm drains. If a bag tips over or heavy rain occurs before collection, leaves and debris can wash into the storm drain system, causing blockages and restricting water flow.
Additionally, yard debris should not be placed on POA-owned property. Oftentimes, the City does not collect debris from POA common areas or other POA property, leaving it to sit there for multiple days and potentially causing turf damage. Please place all debris at the curb in front of your residence in accordance with City collection guidelines.
Yard Debris Guidelines:
- Yard debris includes leaves, twigs, weeds, and grass clippings. These materials should be placed in brown paper yard waste bags designed for collection.
- Tree limbs and branches must be cut into lengths no greater than 4 feet and no more than 4 inches in diameter, then stacked neatly at the curb and clear of mailboxes, fire hydrants, utility boxes, and other obstructions.
- Construction materials, treated lumber, metal, and other miscellaneous debris are not accepted as yard waste.
- Household garbage must never be mixed with yard debris.
- If you hire a landscape contractor, please ensure they remove all debris generated during their work unless other arrangements have been made.
Collection Reminders:
- Place yard debris at the curb no earlier than two days before your scheduled pickup (as early as Saturday for DICA and Sunday for DIPA).
- Keep all debris away from storm drains to help prevent blockages and localized flooding.
- Do not place debris on POA property, as the City will not collect it.
Thank you for helping keep our community clean, safe, and beautiful. If you have any questions, please contact the POA office at info@dicommunity.org.
