The City picks up yard waste every other week on garbage collection day from mid-March to mid-December as well as Christmas trees in January. Yard waste can also be taken to one of the City’s Drop-Off Depots year-round. The yard waste that is collected is turned into compost, some of which is offered to the public for free at Community Environment Days. The City’s yard waste program allows it to divert nearly 90,000 tonnes of yard waste from landfill each year.
These materials should not be put in yard waste or garbage:
Leave grass clippings on your lawn to help build healthy, nutrient-rich soil. Alternatively, contact a private company to arrange for proper disposal of the above items.
All invasive plants must be placed in a secured plastic bag and set out as garbage (not yard waste). Examples of invasive plants include:
Note: Residents employing landscaping contractors to maintain their properties are responsible for making sure contractors follow the rules as well.