Frequently Asked Questions
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Yard Waste
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Yard Waste
Yard waste that is accepted during our seasonal collections is defined as vegetation, grass, leaves and weeds. Small bundles of branches that are twined and less than 2 inches in diameter and 3 feet in length are also accepted. It does not include dirt, stones or trash.
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Yard Waste
The town offers curbside collection for 8 weeks in the Spring and 8 weeks again in the Fall.
Collection takes place on your regular trash and recycling day. Please remember, yard waste is not allowed to be in the same bins as your regular trash and recycling.
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Yard Waste
It is turned into compost. This is why it cannot be bagged in plastic, mixed with trash or non-organic materials.
It is transported to the state landfill (RIRRC) and deposited in the compost area at the facility. Next, it is run through a shredder and turned for about a year which allows this material to naturally breakdown. Within a short time, your old leaves and clippings will decompose and become nutrient-rich humus which fuels plant growth and restores vitality to depleted soil.
RIRRC then offers this grade A compost to residents for $30/cubic yard or $8 for a 40-pound bag. Look on this page as it is easy to make your own for free!