Yard Waste

Spring pickup starts on April 26, 2025.  Yard Waste will be collected on Saturdays for all Residents, excluding Saturdays that end in a Holiday week.  We are also open on Wednesdays from 3 pm-6 pm and Saturdays from 8 am-2 pm for drop-offs.


NS Curbside Yard Waste Collection Program Details:


  • Learn the Basics with Team CompostAccepted yard waste must be in brown, biodegradable lawn bags or loose in cans clearly marked.
  • Small bundles of branches are also accepted. Bundles should be under 2 inches in diameter and smaller than 3 feet in length.
  • RIRRC is turning the yard waste into compost. No plastic bags, trash, stones, or non-organic waste can be mixed in.
  • Please re-bag any deteriorating yard waste bags. Our crew will not be able to collect them.

Yard Waste Never Has to Leave Your Property

It's greener and you get the benefits.

View the Best Way to Handle Yard Waste (PDF).

Start a Backyard Compost Pile

We Compost ItThis allows you to use your vegetable and fruit scraps effectively, as this type of waste adds up quickly. If it is done correctly, it will not attract animals.

RIRRC has a wonderful program where residents can purchase a backyard compost bin. View the Buy a Compost Bin website so you can also say "We Compost!"