Buena Park, CA Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)
Key Facts
- Max bundle length
- 4 feet
- Max bundle diameter
- 18 inches
- Tie material
- Sturdy twine
- Placement
- Behind curb, next to green cart
Summary
Tree branches and limbs too big for the green organics cart must be bundled with sturdy twine, no more than 4 feet long or 18 inches thick, and placed behind the curb next to the green container.
Branches, tree limbs or other similar debris that are too large or heavy to fit into the organic waste green containers shall be tied with sturdy twine in bundles not exceeding four feet in length nor eighteen inches in diameter and shall be placed next to green containers behind the curb.
C. Where alleys having access to streets at each end exist in the rear of commercial premises, the containers shall be placed in such alleys. The permittee may designate some other location for the placement of containers and receptacles when such placement will expedite collection, and is approved by the director.
D. Where a permittee, under this chapter provides containers for solid waste, all solid waste and recyclables must be placed only in the containers provided by the permittee. Containers provided by the permittee are the sole property of the permittee and may not be removed from the premises for which they are provided. Permittee shall be responsible for normal wear and tear of such containers. Costs to repair damages beyond ordinary wear and tear shall be borne by the resident or occupant, and costs for additional containers shall be borne by the resident or occupant. All costs shall be as set out in the rates approved by the city council. (Prior code § 15-11; Ord. 1224 § 2, 1988; Ord. 1482 § 3, 2006; Ord. 1702 § 10, 2022)
Full Breakdown
BPMC § 8.12.110(B) requires that branches, tree limbs, or similar debris too large or heavy for the green organic-waste container be tied with sturdy twine into bundles no more than four feet long and eighteen inches in diameter, then set next to the green container behind the curb for pickup. Ordinary grass clippings and trimmings that fit in the cart count as recyclable organic material under § 8.12.020's definition and go straight into the green container as part of the city's mandatory three-container service; § 8.12.190(C) reinforces the four-foot limit for tree limbs, hedge cuttings, brush and lumber citywide.
Violations & Fines
Loose brush or bundles longer than 4 feet or thicker than 18 inches aren't guaranteed pickup and violate BPMC § 8.12.110(B); oversized loads can be left uncollected or require the resident to arrange a special collection through the permittee.
Frequently Asked Questions
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