City of Madera
Solid Waste Division
City-Wide Greenwaste Recycling
City of Madera
205 W. 4th Street
Madera, CA 93637
Recycling Guidelines
Commonly Asked Questions
What is Greenwaste?
Greenwaste, sometimes called Yardwaste, is simply the grass clippings, weeds, leaves, small branches and similar debris generated by yard work.
What kind of debris can NOT be placed in the Greenwaste Container?
Please help the City of Madera keep the greenwaste container clean! NO plastic bags, garbage, household hazardous waste, animal waste, dirt, rocks, food products, tires, flower pots, palm fronds, pampas grass in this container.
What Happens if I Contaminate my Greenwaste Container?
Your waste collection driver will issue two warnings. If the container is found to be contaminated a third time, the greenwaste container will be removed, ending your greenwaste recycling opportunity.
When Do I Place My Container Out for Collection?
To assure pick-up the container must be placed out by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.
Where do I Place My Container Out for Collection?
Please place your greenwaste container in the same location used for your regular refuse containers. If you container is located on the street, please make sure no vehicles are blocking access to your container.
Plastic Bags • Garbage • Animal Waste • Tires • Household Hazardous Waste • Dirt • Rocks • Food Products • Flower pots • Palm Fronds • Pampas Grass
Please make sure there is enough room between and around you containers
