GREENSBORO, N.C. — Beginning March 1, Greensboro residents will no longer be able to leave their loose leaves in plastic bags for curb pick-up. Instead, you'll have to use biodegradable paper bags for yard waste. No plastic bags will be accepted.
You can watch the above video to learn more about this change. Mayor Nancy Vaughan and Solid Waste Collections Manager Griffin Hatchell answered viewer questions about it earlier this year.
Policy Change Overview
- February 2024: The 2023-24 loose-leaf collection will end. This will be the last time the City will use vacuum trucks to collect leaves roadside.
- Beginning March 1, 2024: Residents must use only biodegradable paper bags for yard waste. No plastic bags will be accepted. The City will collect up to 10 bags per household per week.
- Beginning Summer 2024: Customers will receive a free, 95-gallon, gray rolling cart for leaves and yard waste. The cart will be collected weekly on residents’ regular collection day. A second cart may be purchased at a later date.
- November 1, 2024: Leaf season begins. The City will now accept up to 15 bags per household per week in addition to leaves in the 95-gallon cart.
- February 1, 2025: Leaf season ends. Bag limit reduces to 10 again per week. The City though will continue to collect the 95-gallon yard waste bin that may include leaves.
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