Yard Waste

Yard Waste Collection
Rolla residents may have their yard waste collected on the same day as their trash and recyclables as long as the yard waste is placed in biodegradable paper bags, or properly bundled, and placed at the curb/collection point. Paper yard waste bags are offered by several area retailers. Bundles of sticks should be tied tightly with string, should be no longer than 3 feet and weigh no more than 25 pounds per bundle.
The regular weekly collection of yard waste is suspended during the winter months (mid-December through February) due to the typically low volume of yard debris generated during that time of year. However, the compost site remains open year-round for yard waste disposal, or residents can call to arrange and pay for a special pick up of yard waste in the off-season.
No fee is charged to residents hauling yard waste from their own yards to the compost site.
Fees apply for for-profit businesses (contractors, lawn care companies, etc.). Please call the office prior to drop off to arrange payment.
Brush Pickup
The City provides a brush pickup service for tree limbs 6 inches in diameter or smaller. Limbs should be approximately 5 feet in length (or less). This service provides residents with a means of getting rid of downed limbs resulting from general clean-up and pruning practices, but is not intended to provide commercial-scale removal services. A special pick-up request is necessary, and a service fee is charged, (see Collection Fees).
Composting
Composting is a relatively simple way to manage your yard waste and some other organic wastes (i.e., certain kitchen scraps). Composting is a natural decomposition process used to convert biodegradable organics into a reusable humus material that can be used as a soil amendment.