Chico, CA Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)

All recyclable yard debris shall be placed for collection within receptacles so that the lid will close. Alternatively, recyclable yard debris may be bundled, provided that the material does not exceed four feet in length and 18 inches in diameter, is secured and each bundle is easily handled by one person. Recyclable yard debris shall not be placed in plastic bags or any receptacle other than a receptacle provided by the provider of the recyclable yard debris collection service.

B.   Placement of recyclable yard debris receptacles within front yards and adjoining public rights-of-way. Recyclable yard debris receptacles and bundles shall be placed in the front yard or adjoining public right of way not more than twelve hours in advance of the day on which the collection services are to be provided and shall be removed from the front yard or adjoining public right of way the same day upon which solid waste collection services are provided. However, in locations where the collector of the recyclable yard debris determines that recyclable yard debris collection may be made from an alley, and upon notification to its customers in those locations that collection shall be from an alley, recyclable yard debris receptacles and bundles shall be placed within the alley. Such receptacles and bundles shall not be placed in a position that will obstruct public streets, alleys, public sidewalks or any public or private driveway.

C.   Seasonal Leaf Pickup Program.