All invasive species (i.e. giant hogweed or Japanese knotweed) should be placed in a securely tied plastic bag and must be set out for regular garbage collection (not yard waste).

Invasive plants include:

  • Dog-strangling vine
  • Garlic mustard
  • Manitoba maple
  • Norway maple
  • buckthorn
  • Japanese Knotweed

For more information with some recommendations for removing invasive plants, please visit the City of Toronto website.  You can also visit the Ontario Invasive Plant Council website.