Yard Waste

We’re Keeping it Green in Holly Springs with yard waste carts. Fill your brown yard waste cart with lawn clippings, leaves, and other types of yard waste, and place the cart safely at the curb on the same day as recycling collection every other week.

FAQs
Yard Waste Convenience Center

How to dispose of...

Item
Grass clippingsDirectly inside your cart
Leaves, pine needlesDirectly inside your cart.

During leaf season (November-February), any leaves that don't fit in your cart can be left behind the curb for collection on a zone schedule.
Small limbs, plant or hedge clippings
Directly inside your cart. (Do not bundle with twine or rope.)
Dead plants/shrubsDirectly inside your cart. The lid must close with no more than a 6-inch gap between the cart and lid for collection.
Dirt, root balls, mulch, concrete, rocks, construction debris, pallets, and all sizes of lumber, including mailbox posts.
Not collected.
Excessive yard waste load This applies to yard waste placed outside of the cart. More information.
Debris cut by landscape or tree service contractors or commercial employeesNot collected.
Christmas tree collectionMore information


To dispose of yard waste yourself:

Want to get rid of leaves in advance of your scheduled collection? Residents can take any amount of yard waste to the yard waste convenience center at no additional charge. View details!

Have yard waste that isn't accepted at the curb? Different facilities within Wake County accept yard waste. Fees vary. More information.