Clean Greens
 An unlimited amount of clean greens may be placed out for collection. Clean greens should be placed in a separate container. Each container should be no larger than 32 gallons in size and its content should not exceed 50 lbs. in weight. Bags and bundles should not exceed 25 lbs. in weight.
Please do not use waste cans that come with attached wheels and/or attached lids.
Acceptable Clean Greens:
- Grass
- Leaves
- Weeds
 Flowers
- Branches
- Brush
- Wood Debris from Trees & Shrubs
- Clean Wood (not painted or treated) may be placed out with your yard waste as long as the measurement and weight specifications have been met.
For large jobs and construction see our Commercial and Industrial Collection Service Page.
What Happens to Green Waste?
Recycled green waste is primarily used for ADC (Alternative Daily Cover) at landfills and can also be used to produce compost.
Backyard Composting & Grasscycling…Natures Way to Recycle
Escondido Disposal promotes recycling…Naturally! And what could be more natural than to recycle yard waste in a backyard composting bin or reduce waste by “grasscycling” lawn trimmings?
 Composting is the natural decomposition of organic material into a soil product. Homeowners who compost their own yard waste (hedge trimmings, flowers, grass, leaves, etc.) and certain kitchen scraps such as fruits, vegetables, coffee grounds and egg shells, can produce their own soil amendment or mulch for use in their yard or garden. Compost-amended soil provides a more nurturing medium for  plants therefore creating healthier landscaping that will be more resistant to disease and infestation.
Grasscycling is simply the practice of leaving grass clippings on the lawn after mowing. Grass clippings decompose quickly and return valuable nutrients, such as nitrogen, back into the soil. For best results, follow these simple guidelines:
- Mow your lawn when the grass is dry.
- Keep the blade of your lawn mower sharp.
- Follow the “1/3 Rule:” cut your lawn frequently enough so that not more than 1/3 of the grass blade length is trimmed each time you mow.
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