NOTICE: Spring Leaf and Yard Waste Collection
The City of Whitewater – Department of Public Works will collect leaf and yard waste the:
• Week of April 4 – April 8, 2022
• Week of April 11 – April 14, 2022
*Dates may be subject to change in the event we experience accumulating snow during this time.
Yard waste is defined as leaves, grass clippings, and yard and garden debris. Yard waste must be bagged in
30 gallon or smaller biodegradable or clear/transparent bags only. Yard waste will not be collected if not
property bagged or placed in non-transparent or black bags. The City offers Bio-Bags in the fall only at the
Finance Department.

Please place your bagged yard waste on the curb no earlier than Saturday, April 2, (for collection beginning on
April 4) and April 9, (for collection beginning on April 11). All bags must be brought to the curb by 7:00 a.m., on
April 14, for collection by City staff.

Residents may also use the compost site to dispose of leaf and yard waste. The compost site will on open on
Saturdays starting April 2, from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and Wednesdays, starting on April 6, from 3:00 p.m. –
7:00 p.m. The City will provide a loader for loading chips and compost beginning Saturday, April 2. This
loader will be available on the first Saturday of each month until the site closes for the season.

Residents requesting brush collection should call 473-0560 to make an appointment for pick up on Tuesdays.

NOTICE: City Ordinance Chapter 12.08 – Street Obstructions, Section: 12.08.010 – Residents are prohibited
from depositing any yard waste debris on right of ways other than City of Whitewater designated
days.