Leaf and Yard Waste

Yard waste curbside collection is offered to residential properties within urban areas. Materials are to be set out by 7:00 am on your regular collection day.

• Yard Waste Collection Eligibility 
• 2023 Yard Waste Calendar and Schedule
• Set out requirements and acceptable materials 

Yard Waste Collection Eligibility 

To determine if your home is eligible for Yard Waste Collection, View the Yard Waste collection map (PDF)

If you are outside the Urban area limits, please note that Leaf and Yard Waste is free for disposal at the Landfill and Transfer Station for residential users. 

Yard Waste Calendar and Schedule

Due to the fluctuating volume of yard waste set out for each collection week, collection of material may not occur on your regular collection day but will be completed by the Saturday of that week.

2023 Schedule 

Set Out Requirements 

• Acceptable containers/bundles:
  • Paper bags
  • Open top rigid containers
  • Bundled branches/limbs under 7.5 cm (3 in) in diameter,
  • Bundles less than 2 feet in diameter and 4 feet in length
  • Plastic bags are not permitted
• Yard Waste must be curbside by 7:00 am on collection day
• Weight limit per bag/container/bundle is 20 kg (45 lbs) There is no bag/container limit
• Loose material will not be collected

Acceptable Materials:

• Plant cuttings, roots, leaves and weeds (including crab grass – clumps of dirt and/or sod must be removed from weeds)
• Tree, hedge and shrub trimmings, brush cuttings, twigs and branches under 7.5 am (3 in) in diameter, and bundles less than 2 feet in diameter and 4 feet in length
• Halloween pumpkins
• Waste fruit from trees

Not Acceptable Materials:

• Grass clippings
• Sod
• Soil
• Logs
• Tree stumps
• Rocks, concrete (pavers), asphalt × Kitchen waste (fruit & vegetables)
• Feces, pet waste