Yard waste service season is between early April and the second Saturday in December. The exact dates depend on weather, so you will want to check back periodically for updates.

You can buy City yard waste cart tags, paper bags, and purple bulk tags at City Hall . You can also buy them at select supermarkets. For a complete list of sellers near you, give us a call. Our number is in the contact us section of this page.

Yard Waste Bulk Tag – You can use a purple yard waste bulk tag for bundles of larger twigs or branches. You may also attach this tag to a non-city paper yard waste bag. These tags cost $2.50 each. Bundled branches and twigs shouldn’t be more than 4 feet long or 2 inches in diameter.

Yard Waste Paper Bag – You can use a city yard waste paper bag for leaves, grass clippings and small twigs. Bags are $2.50 each or come in packs of 5 for $12.50. Items in the yard waste paper bag can't weigh more than 30 pounds.

Yard Waste Cart – The cart is $27.50 to order. Each time you would like your cart emptied, attach a yellow Yard Waste Tag to the cart. Each tag is $6.00. Interested in this option? Fill out this form to order your cart. Refer to our Vendor Location List(PDF, 444KB) to find stores that carry yard waste tags and bags.

Step 4. You may also drop off your yard waste at our drop off site

We have a free drop off site. It is located at 2001 Butterworth St SW. The site typically opens in April and closes in December. The site is open from 9 AM - 6 PM, Monday through Saturday. This is offered to Grand Rapids residents only, so bring your ID for proof of residence. Yard waste must be loose or in a paper bag. Plastic bags are not allowed.

Our yard waste site is meant for residential yard waste only. Commercial contractors are not allowed to dispose of material here and will be turned away. People with hydraulic dump-trailers will be required to manually empty the trailer for safety reasons.

Not sure if your yard waste is eligible for drop off? Give us a call. Our number is in the contact us section of this page.