D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, r. 21-703

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 49, December 6, 2024

Rule 21-703 - COLLECTION OF ORGANIC MATERIALS

703.1

Leaves shall be collected by the District on an announced schedule during the period of October through January.

703.2

Occupants of premises where leaves accumulate shall place their leaves at the point of collection.

703.3

Leaves from private property shall not be piled loose on public space or permitted to obstruct any thoroughfare, sidewalk, drain or gutter.

703.4

(a)

Yard waste shall be set out for collection in either:

(1) Securely fastened paper bags; provided, that no such paper bag shall exceed fifty pounds (50 lbs.) in weight when filled; or

(2) Refuse (trash) collection containers that comply with the requirements of § 707.

(b) Notwithstanding paragraph (a) of this subsection, yard waste that consists of:

(1) Small branches and twigs may be set out for collection in separate, tied bundles that do not exceed four feet (4 ft.) in length; and

(2) Holiday trees and greenery may be set out for collection in a manner prescribed by the Director; provided, such trees and greenery shall be free of all nails, stands, bases, tinsel, and ornaments.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 21, r. 21-703

Regulation No. 71-21, approved June 29, 1971, 18 DCR 16 (July 12, 1971), 8 DCRR § 8 -3:605(a); as amended by §2 {a) of the Solid Waste Regulations Amendments Act of 1983, D.C. Law DCR 3331 (July 8, 1983); amended by Final Rulemaking published at 64 DCR 13076 (12/22/2017)