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Annapolis, MD Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Collection frequency
Weekly
Bag/container weight limit
50 lbs
Bundle size limit
2 ft x 4 ft, 50 lbs
Branch size covered
Up to 4 in. dia., 4 ft long
Enforcing office
Director of Public Works

Summary

Annapolis runs a weekly curbside yard trimmings program: bagged clippings and leaves under 50 lbs, brush bundled to 2x4 feet, never mixed into trash.

D. Yard trimmings shall be placed in open containers, plastic or paper lawn bags clearly marked with an "X". Each container shall not exceed fifty pounds in weight. E. Branches and brush shall be tied with a natural fiber rope or twine, and the finished bundle shall be no more than two feet by four feet in size, not exceed fifty pounds in weight. F. Yard trimmings shall not be collected as solid waste for disposal in a landfill.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 2025 Update 2).

Full Breakdown

The City collects yard trimmings from every residence it services on a weekly schedule set by the Director of Public Works. Grass, weeds, leaves, and similar debris go in open containers or paper/plastic lawn bags marked with an "X," each capped at 50 pounds. Branches and brush must be tied with natural fiber rope or twine into bundles no larger than 2 feet by 4 feet and no heavier than 50 pounds. "Yard trimmings" covers branches and tree wood waste only up to 4 inches in diameter and 4 feet long: larger limbs fall outside the program. Trimmings placed this way cannot be landfilled as ordinary refuse.

Violations & Fines

Noncompliant yard trimmings may go uncollected under the chapter's general placement-compliance rule (§ 10.16.017), leaving the resident to re-bag, re-bundle, or arrange separate disposal before the next collection day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I put brush in my regular trash cart?
No. Yard trimmings must go out separately in marked bags or tied bundles: the code bars collecting them as landfill-bound solid waste.
How do I mark a bag of leaves for pickup?
Use an open container or a paper/plastic lawn bag clearly marked with an "X," kept under 50 pounds, set at the curb on your collection day.
What if a branch is too big for the bundle limit?
Branches over 4 inches in diameter or 4 feet long fall outside the yard trimmings definition; check with the Department of Public Works about bulk item pickup instead.

Sources & Official References

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