Leaf and Yard Waste

The County of Brant provides convenient options for residents to properly dispose of leaf and yard waste, helping to maintain a clean and sustainable community.

On this page:

• Leaf and Yard Waste Disposal
• Urban Yard Waste Curbside Collection
• Schedule
• Set Out Requirements
• Grasscycling

Leaf and Yard Waste Disposal

Leaf and Yard Waste (paper bagged or loose), can be disposed of by Residential users at the Biggars Lane Landfill and Paris Transfer Station free of charge year round.

Brush including stumps & logs/branches (7.5 cm or larger) can be disposed at the Biggars Lane Landfill and Paris Transfer Station with a tipping fee.

Visit our Landfill and Transfer Station webpage for more information.

Urban Yard Waste Curbside Collection

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.

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.

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.

2025 Schedule

2026 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

Grasscycling

Studies show that grasscycling can reduce fertilizer needs by up to 30% and helps your lawn retain valuable moisture. It also strengthens your lawn by limiting sunlight and air exposure to weeds, cutting down on the need for weed treatments. When done properly, grass clippings are barely noticeable and usually break down within three days.

Plus, think of the time and effort you’ll save by not having to bag those clippings!

Tips for successful grasscycling:

• Use a mulching blade and keep your mower blade(s) sharp.
• Set your mower height to 6 cm (2.5").
• Cut no more than one-third of the grass blade height at a time.
• Mow frequently enough to produce small clippings, which decompose faster.
• Mow when the lawn is dry to prevent clumping.
• Leaving clippings on your lawn returns much-needed moisture and nutrients to the soil.