Yard Waste Collection: Burbank vs Carson
How do yard waste collection rules compare between Burbank, CA and Carson, CA?
Burbank, CA
Los Angeles County
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Carson, CA
Los Angeles County
Yard waste in Carson goes in the 96-gallon GREEN-lid organics cart along with food scraps — that is the SB 1383 organics stream. Branches, leaves, grass clippings, prunings and small wood are all accepted. Items too large to fit in the cart can be scheduled as a free bulky pickup with Waste Resources ("large yard waste" is an eligible bulky category). Open burning of yard waste is prohibited under South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 444 and Health & Safety Code §41800 et seq.; stockpiling green waste so it becomes a nuisance is a CMC code-enforcement violation.
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| Fact | Burbank | Carson |
|---|---|---|
| Yard waste cart | - | 96-gal GREEN-lid organics cart (commingled with food scraps) |
| What's accepted | - | Grass, leaves, weeds, prunings, small branches |
| Oversize branches | - | Schedule as free bulky pickup (up to 5 items/qtr SFR) |
| Open burning | - | Prohibited — SCAQMD Rule 444 + H&S Code §41800 |
| State framework | - | SB 1383 / PRC §42652 et seq. mandatory organics diversion |
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Burbank FAQ
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Carson FAQ
Where does yard waste go in Carson?
In the 96-gallon GREEN-lid organics cart, mixed with food scraps. SB 1383 (PRC §42652) makes that diversion mandatory statewide. Carson does not run a separate green-waste-only cart.
Can I burn leaves or yard trimmings in my backyard?
No. Open burning of yard waste is prohibited under California Health & Safety Code §41800 and South Coast Air Quality Management District Rule 444. Civil penalties can reach $1,000 per day.
What do I do with large tree branches that don't fit the cart?
Schedule a free bulky-item pickup with Waste Resources at (310) 366-7600 — "large yard waste" is an eligible category in your quarterly free pickup of up to 5 items.
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