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AVOCA — Yard waste collection will begin on Tuesday, April 21, weather permitting. The alternate date for the start of collection will be Tuesday, May 5 in the event April 21 does not allow pick up.

Yard waste will be collected for Avoca Borough residents on the first and third Tuesday and each month.

The following separated items will be collected:

• Grass clippings and leaves (may be in same container)

• Shrubs, hedge clippings and tree limbs not exceeding three feet in length and a half inch in diameter

Rocks, stones, dirt and animal waste are not acceptable forms of yard waste. A maximum of three open containers, not to exceed 30 pounds, will be allowed per collection. Do not use plastic bags, or it will be refused and not taken.