Yard Debris Collection
Yard Debris Collection by Waste Management
Waste Management will pick up yard debris on your regular garbage collection day. Waste Management requires that yard debris be bundled, bagged (5 bag limit), cut into lengths of no longer than 5 feet, 8 inches in diameter, and not weighing more than 60 pounds. Leaves must be bagged. Properly prepared yard waste should be placed at the curb with your regular garbage. If you have more than 5 bags, you may consider storing the excessive bags out of sight or taking them to Madison South Landfill at 2950 N. County Line Rd., Ridgeland, MS 39157.
Please do not sweep grass clippings, leaves, and limbs into the storm drains as it could lead to flooding in your street. We recommend following the directions for collection by Waste Management outlined above. Or, for a more environmentally-friendly alternative, you may compost suitable yard debris. Backyard composting is a way to recycle leaves, grass clippings, pruned plant material, and certain food waste. Decomposed organic material can be returned to the garden and landscape adding beneficial nutrients to the soil and reducing the amount of garbage sent to the landfill.
For more information about Solid Waste and Recycling, please contact the Ridgeland Public Works Department at 601.853.2027.
Large Yard Debris Collection by the City of Ridgeland
This residential service offered by the City of Ridgeland includes the collection of large yard debris from your curb. Collection in your neighborhood according to the Yard Debris Route Map [pdf]. Place debris within 10 feet of the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day. Garbage, appliances, and hazardous waste will not be picked up. Large yard debris pickup service is only for residents. Contractors who perform services for a resident must properly dispose of the limbs and/or yard debris.
A knuckleboom truck is used to pick up large piles of debris. You do not need to bundle, bag or cut your tree limbs to any certain length. There is no weight limit to the yard debris that the city will collect. Please be advised that if a tree surgeon, a contracted tree trimming operator, or anyone other than the home occupant cuts your limbs that the City requires them to dispose of the waste.
