Los Angeles County, CA Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)
Key Facts
- Max bundle length
- 4 feet
- Max bundle weight
- 70 pounds
- Bundle must be
- Securely tied
- Excluded
- Stumps with diameter over 10 inches
- Green waste examples
- Vegetative cuttings, shrubs, brushes, tree trimmings, grasses
Summary
Yard waste too large for standard bins must be placed in securely tied bundles no longer than 4 feet and weighing no more than 70 pounds for residential collection in unincorporated LA County.
Any yard waste set out for collection by a residential waste collector that is not reasonably susceptible to being placed in waste containers, such as vegetative cuttings, shrubs, branches, and similar materials, shall be placed in bundles. Each bundle shall be securely tied and shall not exceed four feet in length and 70 pounds in weight.
Full Breakdown
Green waste is defined to include vegetative cuttings, shrubs, stumps, brushes, tree trimmings, and grasses. Stumps with diameters exceeding 10 inches are expressly excluded from the green waste definition and must be disposed of separately. Collectors are not required to take yard waste bundles that exceed the 4-foot length or 70-pound weight limit. Automated collection services may charge extra fees and require advance notice for yard waste not placed in the designated container.
Violations & Fines
Collectors are not required to pick up non-compliant bundles; residents risk missed collection for oversized or overweight yard waste. Waste collector permit violations are subject to civil penalties starting at $100 per first violation.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I put tree trimmings out for collection?
Can I put out a big tree stump with yard waste?
Sources & Official References
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