The City of Chico operates the City of Chico Compost Facility in which residents and businesses can drop-off yard waste for a small fee for recycling. Finished compost is also available for sale at the Facility.

Yard Waste Accepted at the Facility

• Lawn Clippings
• Leaves
• Prunings
• Non-treated or non-painted scrap wood (nails are okay)

Yard Waste NOT Accepted

Loads containing these items may be refused or may be subject to a $45 contamination fee.

• Soil or Dirt
• Trash (household trash, kitchen waste, plastic or paper)
• Rocks
• Palms trees or fronds
• Pampas Grass
• Demolition Materials (treated or painted lumber, plywood, particle board or concrete)
• Animal waste
• Metals

Cost

The cost to drop-off yard waste starts at $5.00/compact pickup load and varies depending on vehicle and load size. Trailers will be considered as separate vehicles.

Comments

2012-06-08 13:16:55   Where do I put my animal waste, if I live in the city limits? —174.253.228.87