Sioux City, IA Trash & Recycling: Yard Waste Collection (2026)
Key Facts
- Limb diameter limit
- Max 2 inches
- Bundle size
- Under 4 ft, 1.5 ft diameter
- Christmas trees
- 2 weeks starting early January
- Bags/cans
- Prepaid tag required
Summary
Sioux City yard waste for curbside pickup must go in approved containers, with tree limbs capped at 2 inches thick and Christmas trees collected only in January.
All yard waste as defined in Subsection 5.20.020(10) which is to be removed by the city in accordance with Section 5.20.080 shall be deposited in the following types of acceptable containers ... Tree limbs and branches not larger than two inches in diameter and tied in bundles less than four feet long and 1.5 feet in diameter. Bundles must be tied with materials which are biodegradable and capable of being composted. Christmas trees sawed in less than four foot lengths and for a two-week period beginning the Monday of the first full week in January.
Full Breakdown
Sioux City Municipal Code § 5.20.036 sets out the acceptable containers for yard waste collected under § 5.20.080: city/contractor-supplied containers, a 35-gallon biodegradable paper bag, or a metal/plastic container up to 35 gallons and 65 pounds, each needing a prepaid tag. Tree limbs and branches over 2 inches in diameter aren't allowed loose; they must be bundled under 4 feet long and 1.5 feet in diameter, tied with biodegradable, compostable material. Christmas trees are collected separately, cut to under 4 feet, only during the two weeks starting the Monday of the first full week of January.
Violations & Fines
Yard waste set out in oversized bundles, undersized-diameter violations, or non-biodegradable ties isn't a covered container under Ch. 5.20 and can be left uncollected; scattered material left on others' property is the owner's responsibility to retrieve under § 5.20.030(4).
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bundle large tree branches for yard waste pickup?
When does Sioux City pick up Christmas trees?
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