Yard trimmings in Vacaville go in the green organics cart along with food scraps, under California SB 1383. The cart is collected weekly by Recology Vacaville Solano and processed at Jepson Prairie Organics. Open burning of landscape debris is regulated by the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District (YSAQMD), which has jurisdiction over agricultural and open burning in northeastern Solano County including Vacaville, Dixon, and Rio Vista.
Vacaville residents must place yard trimmings (grass, leaves, small branches) in the green organics cart provided by Recology Vacaville Solano. Under California SB 1383, the green cart is a co-collection cart for both food scraps and yard trimmings, and the cart is serviced weekly. Organic materials collected within Vacaville city limits are taken to Jepson Prairie Organics for processing. Yard waste should be loose in the cart (no plastic bags) or in approved compostable kraft paper bags. Cart placement rules are the same as the gray and blue carts: at the curb by 6:00 a.m. on the collection day, wheels to curb, handles toward the curb, lid closed, 3 feet of clearance, no blocking of the sidewalk. Open burning of yard debris within Vacaville is restricted by the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District (YSAQMD), which has jurisdiction over Yolo County and the northeastern portion of Solano County including Vacaville, Dixon, and Rio Vista. Residential open burning of landscape debris generally is not allowed in urban Vacaville; agricultural burning is allowed only with a YSAQMD permit, on a declared burn day, during burn hours, and with no nuisance to neighbors. The Vacaville Fire Department also restricts outdoor burning under California Health and Safety Code Β§13000 et seq. and the California Fire Code. Excessive yard waste beyond cart capacity can be set out during the once-annual Residential Cleanup Program collection (as bagged material up to 2 cubic yards) or hauled to a transfer station.
Putting yard waste in the gray garbage cart or burning it in the open without YSAQMD authorization can result in non-collection, SB 1383 contamination notices, or YSAQMD enforcement action. Open burning during no-burn periods or without a permit is a YSAQMD violation. Failure to maintain landscaping can also fall under Vacaville Municipal Code Chapter 8.10 (blight) and Chapter 8.04 (Weeds and Rubbish).
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