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Jonesboro Limb Pickup Rules: Sizes, Schedule and What the City Won’t Take
The City of Jonesboro picks up tree limbs at the curb for free, but only if they meet its size rules. Here’s what goes out, when, and what to do with the wood the city won’t take.
Requests go to independent local tree service providers. Tree Service Jonesboro is a free referral service.
Jonesboro’s Sanitation Department picks up tree limbs at the curb for free once a month on your trash day. Limbs must be no longer than 10 feet and no more than 8 inches across, and must be out by 6:00 a.m. on Monday of your collection week. Stumps, trunks, rocks and dirt are not picked up.
What the city picks up
- Tree limbs up to 10 feet long and 8 inches across.
- Free of charge, collected from the curb.
- Once a month, on your regular trash collection day.
- Set out by 6:00 a.m. on Monday of the week of your collection.
What the city won’t pick up
The city’s list is short and clear: no stumps, trunks, rocks or dirt. That rules out the heavy part of most tree removals. A mature oak’s trunk is far wider than 8 inches, so after a removal the trunk rounds and the stump need another plan.
Drop-off: the city incinerator at 2650 Lacy Drive
If you don’t want to wait for the monthly pickup, the city says brush, grass and leaves can be taken to the incinerator at 2650 Lacy Drive, and recommends taking yard waste there directly for faster service.
Source for everything above: City of Jonesboro Sanitation FAQ. For your exact pickup week, call the Sanitation Department at 870-932-7520.
What to do with trunks and stumps
The city FAQ doesn’t list a place for trunks and stumps, so plan for them before the tree comes down:
- Have the crew haul them. Ask for hauling as its own line on the quote so you can see what it costs.
- Keep the wood as firewood. Ask the crew to cut the trunk to firewood length and stack it. Oak burns well once it has dried.
- Grind the stump. Stump grinding turns it into chips below the grass, so there’s nothing to haul. See stump grinding in Jonesboro.
- Ask the city. If you want to take large wood yourself, call Sanitation at 870-932-7520 first and ask where it can go.
How this saves money on tree work
“Cut and leave” quotes cost less because the crew leaves the wood with you. If you choose that option, ask the crew to cut limbs to 10 feet or less and keep the pieces under 8 inches thick that can go to the curb. Then only the bigger wood needs hauling or splitting. More ways to lower the bill are in the Jonesboro tree removal cost guide.
Limb pickup FAQ
How often does Jonesboro pick up tree limbs?
Once a month, on your regular trash collection day. Put limbs out by 6:00 a.m. on Monday of your collection week, according to the City of Jonesboro Sanitation FAQ.
How big can limbs be for Jonesboro curbside pickup?
No longer than 10 feet and no more than 8 inches across. Stumps, trunks, rocks and dirt are not picked up.
Does limb pickup cost anything in Jonesboro?
No. The city’s Sanitation Department picks up limbs from the curb at no charge if they meet the size rules.
Where can I take brush and leaves in Jonesboro?
The city incinerator at 2650 Lacy Drive accepts brush, grass and leaves. The city says that’s the fastest option for yard waste.
Need the big wood gone too?
Send a request to reach a local crew that removes trees and hauls the trunks and stump, or cuts everything to curbside size for the city.