Yard Waste & Food Waste Collection in Pierce County
Turn your garden trimmings and food scraps into something better. With the yard waste service receive a 90-gallon wheeled cart, collected every week. If you can grow it or eat it, we can compost it.
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Learn How Food Waste Composting Works
Watch this short video from Pierce County to learn how composting food waste helps reduce landfill waste and turn organic materials into a useful resource.
Murrey's Disposal Guide
What Items Are Considered Special Waste?
Accepted waste will vary by location, but we have a general guide below.
- Branches, brush, and roots
*Must be less than 4 Inches in diameter - Bread
- Coffee Grounds
- Eggshells
- Filters
- Flowers
- Fruit
- Grass clippings
- Leaves
- Meat
- Plants
- Poultry
- Rice
- Seafood
- Shrubs
- Tea bags
- Veggies
- Weeds
- Cardboard
- Dirt
- Garbage
- Items Labeled as Compostable
- Noxious Weeds (such as black berry bushes)
- Paper Cups
- Paper Plates
- Paper Towels and Napkins
- Pizza Boxes
- Plastic Bags
- Rocks
*Maximum weight 250 lbs.
Correct Cart Placement
The Placement of Your Cart Matters
The correct placement of your trash can ensure the collection of your garbage, recyclabes or yard waste. Most collection trucks are automated with electronic arm that grabs and empties the bin. This efficiant process streamlines collection and prevents work-related injuries.
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Murrey's Disposal Resources
Resources for Your Service
Browse our resources to learn what's accepted and how to get the most out of your collection service.
Acceptable Food/Yard Waste
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Food/Yard Information
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Recycle Information
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