Yard Waste Collection Season Begins Monday in Mason City

Residents can set out leaves, grass clippings, and branches for pickup on garbage day.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 9:21pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph showing the soft, warm colors and blurred shapes of a residential neighborhood in the springtime, conveying a sense of the changing seasons and the importance of community yard waste management.As the weather warms, Mason City residents prepare to tidy up their yards and take advantage of the city's seasonal yard waste collection program.Mason City Today

The city of Mason City has announced that yard waste collection season will begin on Monday. Residents can set out leaves, grass clippings, and branches on their regular garbage pickup day, with some size and weight restrictions.

Why it matters

Proper yard waste disposal is an important part of maintaining a clean and sustainable community. This seasonal service helps Mason City residents easily manage their yard waste and keep the city looking tidy.

The details

According to the city's announcement, residents can set out bagged leaves and grass clippings, with a 50-pound limit per bag. Branches smaller than 4 inches in diameter can be bundled, while larger branches should be cut into 4-foot lengths. Yard waste must be placed at the curb on regular garbage pickup days.

  • Yard waste collection season begins on Monday, March 31, 2026.

The players

Mason City

The city government of Mason City, Iowa, which is responsible for managing the yard waste collection program.

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What’s next

Residents should check the city's website or contact the public works department for any additional details or changes to the yard waste collection schedule.

The takeaway

Mason City's annual yard waste collection program provides a convenient way for residents to dispose of leaves, grass clippings, and branches, helping to maintain the city's cleanliness and sustainability.