2026 Guide to Mixing Yard Waste and Construction Debris

February 4, 2026

2026 Guide to Mixing Yard Waste and Construction Debris

Most operators should not mix yard debris with construction and demolition (C&D) waste in a single rental bin. Yard waste is plant-derived material—leaves, grass, brush, and branches—destined for composting or mulching. When it’s mixed with non-organics, painted or treated wood, or plastics, the compost stream is contaminated and often rejected, triggering landfill fees and lost diversion. There are limited exceptions: some haulers allow a defined clean-wood plus yard stream when explicitly approved. This guide lays out when mixing is allowed, how to plan separation streams, and how to right-size containers and routes so you avoid fines, protect driveways, and meet portfolio diversion targets. Throughout, Recycler Routing Guide emphasizes separation-first planning, right-sized containers, and efficient routing to avoid fees and missed diversion.

Can You Mix Yard Waste and Household Junk for Spring Cleanup?

January 30, 2026

Can You Mix Yard Waste and Household Junk for Spring Cleanup?

Spring cleanup is the perfect time to clear out branches, leaves, and the bulky odds and ends that have piled up. But can you mix yard waste and household junk for spring cleanup? In most communities, the answer is no. Yard debris must stay separate from household trash to keep organics streams clean, protect composting quality, and avoid rejected pickups or fines. As a logistics-first guide, Recycler Routing Guide helps property and facilities teams run compliant, diversion-focused events with clear acceptance rules, documented downstream outlets, and KPI-gated rollouts. Below, you’ll find the operational steps, equipment choices, and provider comparisons that keep your green waste collection on track—and your costs predictable.