Leaves, Brush and Tree Trimmings
GRASS, LEAVES, BRUSH AND TREE TRIMMINGS
The disposal of leaves, brush and tree trimmings is handled by your township, which posts information on its website. These organic materials are mulched or composted, which keeps this material out of the landfill.
Please watch this 4 minute Brush and Leaf Video to learn how to properly prepare your items for collection.
College Township | 814-231-3021 |
College Twp website - Leaf & Brush Collection Monthly brush collection in the spring and summer with a fall brush collection event. Two leaf collection events per year - one in the spring and one in the fall. |
Ferguson Township |
814-238-4651 |
Ferguson Twp website - Leaf & Brush Collection Monthly collection will occur April - November. Curbside brush and leaf collection will be suspended December - March. |
Patton Township | 814-234-0271 |
Patton Twp website - Leaf & Brush Collection - Offers monthly collection of brush and leaves. |
Benner Township | 814-355-1419 |
Benner Twp website for contact details Two collections for brush and leaves per year, spring and fall. By appointment only. |
Harris Township |
814-466-6228 |
Harris Twp Leaf & Brush Collection website Two collections for each year, spring and fall. Weekly leaves in the fall. |
Yard Waste in your trash:
Grass, leaves, brush, and tree cuttings cannot be mixed with your weekly garbage for collection as trash, nor can they be collected as "bulk waste." The only yard material permitted in your trash is "garden residue" such as weeds and stalks, and tree fruits (apples, acorns, pinecones) because these materials cannot be collected by the townships' equipment.
So, what can you do with your yard waste? You can grasscycle, leafcycle, and/or compost your yard waste.
How to handle your grass clippings: Grass clippings can be grasscycled or dropped off at several area locations. Go HERE to learn more.
Leafcycling: Leave those leaves on your lawn! Go here to learn more about this eco-friendly way to handle your Fall leaves, and to help your lawn at the same time.
COMPOSTING: Go HERE to learn more about backyard composting.