Longview picks up yard waste every week, but only within limits. A few bags of leaves are easy. A downed pine, a cleared lot or a landscape rebuild usually is not. This guide covers the city rules and where a dumpster fits in.
Quick answer: The City of Longview collects yard waste weekly, up to 8 cubic yards per customer, in paper bags or a container marked YARD WASTE. Branches 3 to 10 feet long are handled through bulky pickup. Anything larger, such as land clearing or tree removal, is usually faster in a 10-yard or 20-yard dumpster.
CITY SERVICEHow Longview yard waste collection works
Yard waste is collected weekly, separately from garbage. Leaves, pine needles, bundled brush and grass clippings are accepted in paper yard waste bags or a personal container clearly marked YARD WASTE. Plastic bags are not collected. Keep bags and bundles at least 4 feet away from your garbage and recycling carts.
The limit is 8 cubic yards per customer per week. The city compares that to about 8 ovens or 4 refrigerators.
LARGER BRANCHESBranches and bigger loads
Large branches 3 to 10 feet long are handled through the bulky item pickup, which is available four times a year and capped at 8 cubic yards. Request it through the CitySend app or by calling 903-237-1250. The bulky pickup guide explains what else it takes and refuses.
COMPOST SITETake it yourself to the compost site
The City of Longview Compost Site at 2020 Swinging Bridge Rd. is open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. It also accepts glass. This works if you have a truck and a modest amount of material.
WHEN TO RENTWhen a dumpster is faster than the city
- A downed East Texas pine can exceed the 8-cubic-yard weekly limit in one pile.
- You are clearing brush, stumps or an overgrown lot.
- You are rebuilding a landscape with sod, soil and old edging.
- You have storm debris mixed with fencing or roofing.
A 10-yard at $379 handles most yard cleanups. Tell us your debris mix at booking, because some Gregg County facilities require yard waste kept separate from construction debris.
Longview is pine country. Fall brings heavy needle drop and spring storms bring limbs. The city’s weekly limit is generous for needles and clippings, but a single downed pine can fill it. If you are clearing a lot near White Oak or Hallsville, plan for a container.
SEASONAL TIPTime your cleanup
Pine needles peak in fall and storm limbs peak between March and June. Booking ahead for those weeks keeps delivery same-day or next-day, and gives you a week of rental to finish the job. Our storm debris guide covers the spring cleanup in detail.
FAQFrequently asked questions
How much yard waste will Longview collect each week?
Up to 8 cubic yards per customer per week, in paper bags or a container marked YARD WASTE.
Does Longview take plastic bags of yard waste?
No. Plastic bags are not collected. Use paper yard waste bags or a marked container.
Where is the Longview compost site?
2020 Swinging Bridge Rd., open Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
What size dumpster is best for yard waste?
A 10-yard ($379) handles most yard cleanups. A downed tree or land clearing often needs a 20-yard ($479).
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