For residents of Uxbridge, enjoying our beautiful natural surroundings often means putting in the work to maintain our own yards and gardens. Whether you're tackling a massive spring cleanup, redesigning a garden bed, or dealing with the aftermath of a summer storm, you’re often left with a pile of green waste that’s far too big for municipal yard waste bags.

Renting a bin is the perfect solution for a large-scale yard project, but the key to a smooth process is knowing exactly what can—and cannot—be thrown in. Let’s break down the dos and don'ts of green waste disposal to make your next cleanup simple and efficient.

Understanding Your Waste: Organics vs. Clean Fill

Before you start tossing everything into one pile, it’s helpful to understand that "green waste" often falls into two distinct categories. Separating them is crucial for proper disposal.

1. Organic Yard Waste: This is what most people think of—biodegradable material that grows in your garden. It includes leaves, branches, and grass clippings.

2. Clean Fill: This category consists of inorganic, natural materials from the ground, such as soil, dirt, and clay. It must be free of contaminants.

At Forever Green Bin Rental, we provide specific bins for different materials to ensure responsible disposal, so it's important to know what you have.

What CAN Go in Your Rented Green Waste Bin?

When you rent one of our bins for a yard project, you can confidently dispose of a wide range of materials. Our bin rental services are designed to handle the heavy lifting of your garden cleanup.

Accepted Organic Yard Waste:

• Leaves, Weeds, and Plants: All the foliage you've raked up or pulled from garden beds.

• Grass Clippings: Perfect for when you've let the lawn get a little too long.

• Branches and Twigs: Small to medium-sized branches from pruning trees and shrubs are acceptable.

• Hedge Trimmings and Shrubs: The clippings from shaping your hedges and removing old bushes.

• Wood Chips and Mulch: Old, non-contaminated mulch that you're replacing.

Accepted Clean Fill Materials:

For landscaping projects like building a new patio or digging a garden pond, you’ll need a dedicated Clean Fill bin for:

• Soil and Dirt: Topsoil and earth that is free from chemicals and other debris.

• Sod: Old lawn that you've removed, including the attached soil.

• Clay: Natural clay excavated from your property.

What Should Stay OUT of Your Green Waste Bin?

To avoid surprise fees and ensure a smooth pickup, it’s just as important to know what not to include. Please keep the following items out of your designated green waste or clean fill bin:

• Household Garbage: No kitchen waste, plastics, or general trash.

• Plastic Garden Items: Items like plastic pots, trays, and landscape fabric are not considered green waste.

• Large Stumps or Logs: Very large tree stumps may require special handling. Please call us to discuss.

• Rocks, Concrete, or Asphalt: These are heavy materials that require a specific type of bin.

• Contaminated Soil: Any soil mixed with oil, chemicals, or other hazardous materials is strictly prohibited.

• Treated or Painted Wood: Lumber from decks or fences cannot be mixed with organic waste.

Choosing the Right Bin Size for Your Project

Not sure what size bin you need? A smaller 5-yard bin is often perfect for a seasonal garden cleanup, while a larger 10 or 14-yard bin might be better suited for removing multiple shrubs or a significant amount of soil. You can explore our various options on our Pricing & Bin Sizes page to find the perfect fit.

Your Local Solution for Green Waste in Uxbridge

Stop letting that pile of branches and bags of leaves take over your yard. As your local disposal experts, Forever Green Bin Rental makes green waste management in Uxbridge simple. We deliver the bin right to your driveway (with our 100% driveway protection), you fill it up, and we haul it away.

Ready to tackle your next big yard project? Visit our dedicated Uxbridge bin rental page to learn more or call us at (905) 758-2467 to book your bin today!