Cranston, RI Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)
Key Facts
- Season
- April 1 - December 15
- Frequency
- Once per week, curbside
- Branch/shrub length limit
- 4 feet max
- Container
- City-approved biodegradable bag/bin
- Max fine
- $200.00 per violation
Summary
Cranston collects leaves and yard waste curbside once a week, April 1 through December 15, in approved biodegradable bags or marked containers.
Leaves and yard waste shall be placed at curbside in municipally approved recyclable, reusable or disposable biodegradable containers for collection separate and apart from other disposable and recyclable material during the time period commencing April 1st and ending December 15th of each year. "Yard waste" means organic material such as, but not limited to, leaves, grass clippings, hedge clippings, brush and branches... the length of these items shall not exceed four feet.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4824304; v14 updated 2026-05-18).
Full Breakdown
The city picks up leaves and yard waste once per week from serviced dwellings, on the same day as recycling and trash. Set it out only between April 1st and December 15th, in municipally approved recyclable, reusable, or disposable biodegradable containers, kept separate from other trash and recyclables. "Yard waste" covers leaves, grass clippings, hedge clippings, brush and branches, and similar biodegradable material: tree branches and shrubs cut to no more than four feet long. Mixing yard waste into regular trash or recycling counts as noncompliance under the same recycling rules.
Violations & Fines
First noncompliance (yard waste mixed with trash/recycling, or wrong container): hauler skips pickup and DPW issues a warning. Continued refusal or missed 11:59 p.m. removal deadline: summons to municipal court and a fine up to $200.00.
Frequently Asked Questions
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