No. Branches need to be bundled, and they need to be no longer than 3 feet long and 2 inches in diameter.

No, please do not use plastic bags. Brown paper yard waste bags (available at home improvement centers and other retail outlets) should be used.

Yes, other containers can be used. However, they shouldn't be large containers like 55 gallon drums, and at no time should the weight of the container exceed 50 pounds.

Generally, the yard waste collection program runs from the first full week of March through the last full week of December. Please refer to the collection calendars at the link below for more information.