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Can You Put Branches in a Dumpster?

Branches count as yard waste in Illinois, and the state bans yard waste from landfills. WasteBox takes branches and yard waste in a box.

Why branches are a problem

Illinois law bans grass and woody trimmings, leaves and tree limbs from landfills, and Illinois EPA dates that ban to July 1, 1990. Kane County says the state law covers other material from caring for lawns, shrubbery, vines and trees too.

Kane County splits this waste into yard waste and brush. Yard waste includes twigs and small branches, generally under 3 inches across. Brush is woody debris, including larger tree and shrub branches or limbs.

What to do with branches instead

Illinois EPA lists these options: mulch grass clippings, leaves and wood chips, take the waste to a permitted compost facility, or join a community collection.

Kane County says almost all municipal hauling agreements include a yard waste program, and generally those programs run from April to November. Check with your hauler or village.

WasteBox's rule

We rent dumpsters for yard cleanups, and WasteBox takes branches and yard waste in a box. See our yard waste dumpster page.

Call before you load it

Call 630-850-0770, Monday to Friday, 7 am to 4 pm. Or request a quote and we will get back to you.

Questions people ask

What counts as yard waste in Illinois?

Kane County says state law covers grass and woody trimmings, leaves, tree limbs and other material from caring for lawns, shrubbery, vines and trees.

Are twigs different from large branches?

Kane County treats twigs and small branches, generally under 3 inches across, as yard waste, and larger branches and limbs as brush. Disposal options differ, so check with your hauler.

When does curbside yard waste pickup run?

Kane County says programs generally run from April to November. Check with your village or hauler for your dates.

Book a dumpster

Call and describe the job. We size the container with you, give you the price on that call and book the date. Same-day delivery when the route allows.

Call 630-850-0770 Request a quote