City of South Bend yard waste collection begins April 1

The city of South Bend will begin yard waste collection on April 1 through the last week in November.

Your yard waste should be out by the curb in paper bags or reusable bins by 6 a.m. on the day your trash is collected.

Yard waste must be separated from garbage in a biodegradable paper bag or container approved by the city.

Each individual bag or container cannot weigh more than 35 pounds.

You can rent a yard waste container from the city by calling 3-1-1 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The container is $16 for the yard waste collection period.

It is not subject to the 35-pound weight limit.