Yard waste consists of grass, weeds, leaves, tree trimmings, plants, shrubbery, pruning, limbs and other organic materials which are generated in the maintenance of yards and gardens. For timely and safe pick up, please follow these guidelines:
Yard waste shall be placed at the curbside for collection in an approved container.
Approved containers for refuse collection shall have tight fitting lids, be equipped with strong handles and shall not exceed 32 gallons in size or 50 pounds when filled.
Yard trash shall be separated from all other refuse before collection.
Limbs should be no larger than 3" in diameter, no longer than 3' in length and placed in an approved container.
For special pick up of materials longer than 3 feet and/or larger than 3 inches in diameter, and/or heavier than 50 pounds please call 433-1FAY.
The city offers additional rollout carts at a discounted price.
Information about the Bulky Item Pickup Ordinance
A cubic yard is the volume of a box that is 1 yard long, 1 yard wide and 1 yard high. The revised ordinance allows the Environmental Services Department to charge a fee of $357 for each full load of yard waste debris (20 cubic yards or more). There is no fee for loads less than 20 cubic yards or 540 cubic feet respectively.
This is a pre-paid service. Residents should schedule a pickup through the Call Center at 433-1FAY. Payments will be accepted in person at at 455 Grove Street, or can be mailed to the City of Fayetteville, 455 Grove Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301. We accept cash, checks and most major cards. For your convenience, we will accept credit card payments by phone.