Yard Waste & Brush

The City of Denton offers curbside collection for yard waste and brush. Proper curbside collection keeps this reusable material out of the landfill.

  1. Yard Waste Collection
  2. Brush Collection
  3. Leaf Pick-up

Yard Waste Collection

Brown Yard Waste Cart

  • As of Oct. 1, 2021, the subscription fee for yard waste and the requirement to call in brush pickups will be discontinued. The monthly fees for yard waste ($1/kraft bags; $0.50/yard cart) will be automatically removed from your utility bill.
  • To be collected, all yard waste must be contained in a kraft paper bag or a City-issued yard waste cart – no plastic bags will be collected. Yard waste carts can be purchased for $20.00. Please call Customer Service at (940) 349-8700 if you would like to purchase a yard waste cart.
  • Yard waste includes grass clippings, leaves, and weeds that are placed in kraft bags or yard waste carts. Uncooked vegetative waste such as peels, cores, tops, and loose coffee grounds can still be placed in your yard waste cart or kraft bags.

Options for Yard Waste Collection

To be collected, all yard waste must be contained in a kraft paper bag or a City-issued yard waste cart- no plastic bags will be collected.

  • Cart service: Purchase a $20 Cart (one-time purchase). Customers may purchase multiple carts. Call Customer Service at (940) 349-8700 to purchase a yard waste cart.
  • Kraft yard waste bags: Place an unlimited amount of kraft paper bags at curbside. You may purchase 30-gallon kraft bags at a local hardware or retail store.

Added Benefits of a Yard Waste Collection

  • Brush (less than four cubic yards): Beginning Oct. 1, 2021, there will no longer be a need to contact Customer Service to schedule brush collection. Brush will now be collected on your scheduled collection day in addition to yard waste carts and kraft bags.
  • Vegetative Waste: Raw, uncooked fruits and vegetables may be placed in your cart or kraft bags for yard waste collection. This includes, peelings, ends, tops, cores, skins etc.
  • Coffee Grounds: Loose coffee grounds may also be placed in your yard waste collection.

If you have questions regarding the changes made to yard waste collection, please call Customer Service at 940-349-8700.