It’s Illegal To Push Grass Into The Street In Colorado

If you are lucky enough to have a nice big green lawn in Grand Junction you are probably used to doing what it takes to keep it healthy. You keep it well-watered and you mow it regularly while keeping an eye out for weeds and other threats.

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It takes a real effort to keep a nice big green lawn in Grand Junction year after year, so hats off to those who can make it happen. When it comes to taking care of all that grass, is it illegal to just blow those grass clippings into the street?

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Yard Waste in Colorado

Organic material gathered from yards in and around Grand Junction is collected weekly from April to October for composting. Residents are issued 96-gallon bins so that yard waste can be easily stored and collected without being left on the curb to drift down the street and into someone else's lawn. We also don't need grass, pine needles, or leaves getting into the storm drains.

Pushing Grass Clippings Into the Street

According to Colorado Revised Statute § 18-4-511, yard waste is considered junk. It's illegal to leave junk on public or private property and that includes yard waste on a city street. This is why it's a good idea to take care of that giant yard waste bin and not let it blow away in a storm.

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Fall Leaf Pick-Up in Colorado

While you can't push your yard waste into the street during the summer, things work differently during the fall when the autumn leaves start coming down.

In Grand Junction, leaf removal is provided from October 7 through December 12, 2024. Click here to learn more about your Grand Junction pick-up area, and the dates when leaf collection is offered.

In Montrose, leaf pick-up is offered to Montrose Utility customers free of charge. Crews start rounding up the leaves on Monday, November 12th. The collection service runs until December 5th. Learn more info from the city of Montrose here.