The City of Paris offers a Residential Brush Collection Program to help residents dispose of brush generated through routine yard maintenance. This service is available to eligible residential properties within the city limits and operates on a rotating zone schedule.
To keep the program running efficiently and fairly for everyone, residents must follow all collection guidelines regarding eligibility, acceptable materials, size limits, and placement requirements.
| What We Will Collect | What We Will NOT Collect |
|---|---|
| ✓ Tree limbs ✓ Branches ✓ Shrubbery ✓ Natural vegetation generated through routine residential yard maintenance | ✗ Contractor-generated debris ✗ Landscaping or tree service debris ✗ Stumps or root balls ✗ Large tree trunks ✗ Treated, painted, or manufactured wood ✗ Pallets or lumber ✗ Construction or demolition debris ✗ Household trash ✗ Dirt, rocks, mulch, or grass clippings |
If prohibited materials are mixed into a brush pile, the entire pile may be left uncollected.
Right Time
Place eligible brush at the curb beginning the weekend before your scheduled pickup week. Public Works crews will collect brush during the last full week of your zone’s designated month.
Zone #1 Pickup Months: January, April, July, October
Zone #2 Pickup Months: February, May, August, November
Zone #3 Pickup Months: March, June, September, December
Right Place
✓ Along the roadside in front of the property where it was generated
✓ In a location accessible from the street
Do Not Place Brush:
✗ In the roadway or sidewalk
✗ In drainage ditches or culverts
✗ Under power lines or trees
✗ Near mailboxes, fences, fire hydrants, or utility equipment
Collection equipment can only reach approximately 15 feet from the roadway.
Right Size
To ensure safe and efficient collection:
Maximum limb length: 10 feet
Maximum pile width: 6 feet
Brush should be neatly stacked.
Piles must be accessible to collection equipment.
Brush that is placed out late, improperly, or does not meet program requirements will not be collected.
Public Works crews do not make return trips for missed pickups. Residents must wait until their next scheduled collection cycle.
Please note that brush collection is a convenience service and is not available by request, appointment, or special call-in.
Brush Collection Zones
Storm Event Collection
Following severe weather events, the City may temporarily suspend the normal zone schedule and implement a special storm debris collection program. When activated, collection priorities may change to address public safety concerns.
Announcements regarding storm debris collection will be posted on the City’s website and social media channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use the program?
Residents living within the City of Paris city limits.
Can my landscaping company place brush out for pickup?
No. Debris generated by contractors, tree services, or commercial operations is not eligible for collection.
Can I call and request a pickup?
No. Brush collection operates on a zone-based schedule and does not offer on-demand pickups
What happens if I miss my collection week?
You must wait until your next scheduled collection cycle.
Will the City collect stumps or large tree trunks?
No. Stumps, root balls, and large trunks are not accepted.
How will I know when my zone is scheduled?
Check the collection schedule above or sign up for email reminders.
Residential Brush Collection Policy
For complete program details and requirements, download the full Residential Brush Collection Policy.
Contact
City of Paris Public Works