Moorpark, CA Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)
Key Facts
- Size limit
- 4 ft long, 6 in diameter max
- Container
- designated green waste bin only
- No mixing
- with solid or hazardous waste
- Excluded
- yucca, cactus, palm fronds, treated lumber
Summary
Moorpark requires yard waste cut to no more than 4 feet long and 6 inches in diameter and set out only in designated green waste containers, kept free of other trash.
Green waste shall be cut into pieces not to exceed four feet in length and six inches in diameter before being placed out for collection in a container. Green waste shall be placed in containers designated for the collection of green waste. Green waste shall not be contaminated with other forms of solid waste or hazardous waste. No person shall mix green waste with other forms of solid waste, nor contaminate green waste with any other substance, unless specifically permitted by the city or a solid waste franchisee.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: rev 4978490; v10 updated 2026-07-01).
Full Breakdown
Under § 8.36.080, green waste (leaves, grass clippings, brush, branches, scrap lumber, and holiday trees) must be cut into pieces no longer than four feet and no thicker than six inches before collection, and placed only in containers designated for green waste: never mixed with other solid or hazardous waste. The code's definitions exclude stumps or oversized branches, treated/painted lumber, and invasive material like yucca, cactus, bamboo, and palm fronds from the green waste stream. Backyard composting is separately allowed under § 8.36.085 as long as the pile isn't visible from the street.
Violations & Fines
Violations are enforced as an infraction or misdemeanor under §§ 1.10.060-.070 or by administrative citation under Chapter 1.16; contaminated containers may also be rejected by the collector.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put grass clippings in my regular trash cart in Moorpark?
How big can branches be for green waste pickup?
Sources & Official References
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