The 2008 yard waste collection season began on March 17, and ends Dec. 19, for Peoria residents served by Waste Management.

Yard waste may be set out for collection in:
· Garbage cans marked “Yard waste only” which do not exceed 32 gallons in size or 50 lbs. in weight.
· Paper yard waste bags which do not exceed 50 lbs. in weight
· Bundles which do not exceed 5 feet in length or 50 lbs. in
Weight

Cans, bags, and bundles which exceed the size and weight limits will not be collected.

The only container larger than 32-gallon size, which will be collected
by Waste Management, is the 96-gallon wheeled toter rented from Waste Management.

The monthly rental fee is $2.50. 

Questions about residential collection or toters should be directed to Waste Management at 694-6246.