The City of Fayetteville collects yard waste and large limbs from single-family homes, with size limits and one big exception: it won't pick up debris a contractor created. That matters when you're comparing tree quotes.
Large limbs
- Size: up to 5 feet long and 6 inches in diameter.
- Pile: no more than 3 feet high and 10 cubic yards in all, set 4 feet from the curb and clear of obstructions by 6 a.m.
- When: on A week, the same day as your yard waste collection.
- Keep it clean: no trash, recyclables or construction material mixed in. Dirt piles, stumps and root balls in the pile are left behind.
- Bigger piles: over 10 cubic yards must be paid for and scheduled through the FayFixIt app, at 910-433-1FAY (1329), or at 455 Grove Street.
- Contractors: contractor-generated debris is not collected.
Twigs and trimmings
- Cut, tie and bundle twigs no longer than 3 feet and no thicker than 3 inches; bundles, cans and bags stay under 50 pounds.
- Up to ten containerized items a week per single-family home, set 4 feet from the curb.
- Approved containers: the city's 96-gallon green or brown cart, 32-gallon cans with tight lids and strong handles, or sturdy plastic bags. Tarps, sheets and barrels aren't collected.
- Loose yard waste at the curb breaks city ordinance and can bring a citation, except loose leaves and pine straw during leaf season, roughly mid-November to mid-March.
- Yard waste is collected on the opposite day from household trash: Monday trash means Friday yard waste, Tuesday means Thursday, and so on.
What this means for a tree quote
If a contractor takes the tree down, the city won't collect what's left. Ask each contractor whether hauling, chipping and stump grinding are included, so quotes compare like for like.
Where these facts come from
- City of Fayetteville: Large Limbs
- City of Fayetteville: City shares best practices for large limbs collection (May 21, 2026)
- City of Fayetteville: Yard Waste
Each link was opened and read on October 27, 2026. The city, PWC and the state revise these pages without notice, so give the original a look before relying on a figure.
Common questions
How big can limbs be for Fayetteville's curbside pickup?
Up to 5 feet long and 6 inches in diameter, in piles no more than 3 feet high and 10 cubic yards in all.
Will the city pick up the tree my contractor cut down?
No. The city's yard waste and large limb pages both say contractor-generated debris will not be collected.
Get a price on it
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