From spring through fall (approximately April through November), we collect leaf and yard waste in urban areas. Residents can also bring leaf and yard waste to all six of our waste facilities during that time.
By composting these materials, we're saving landfill space, reducing methane gas emissions, and creating a valuable resource for improving soil.
Please place your leaf and yard waste curbside by 7:00 am on the Monday of your collection week.
When's my collection week?
Yard Waste Drop-off
Waste Facility Drop-Off
You may drop off leaf and yard waste to any of our six waste facilities during the months of April to November free of charge. You may place waste in brown paper yard waste bags, in a reusable can, or loose. Regular fees apply for wood, brush, and commercial/business loads. Please note, not all waste facilities accept wood and brush.
Curbside Collection
Leaf and yard waste is collected in urban areas only and must be set to the curb by 7:00 am on the Monday of your collection week. Collection will continue throughout the week until the route is complete. Set out your yard waste using any of the following:
- Brown paper yard waste bag
- Reusable can, clearly marked "Yard Waste"
- Small, tied bundles of twigs – each twig must be no larger than a pencil in width (about 1 cm) and 92 cm in length (3 ft)
Each bag, reusable container, or bundle must not exceed 18.2 kg (40 lb). There is no limit to the number of bags, reusable containers, or bundles set out for collection.
What Goes Where?
Find out if your item can go on the curb or should be taken to a waste facility by using the Recycle Coach waste app.
Does it Belong?
My leaf & yard waste wasn’t collected, what should I do?
Collection crews place stickers on uncollected leaf and yard waste to explain the main reasons for materials being left behind. If you are still unclear as to why your materials were left behind, please contact us.
Your leaf and yard waste will not be collected if it contains unacceptable materials such as grass clippings, soil, or unbundled branches. If your waste weighs over 18 kg (40 lbs) or your branches are more than 92 cm (3 ft) in length and 8 cm (3 in) in diameter, it will also not be collected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Climate Change Lens
Hold off on spring yard cleanup until daytime temperatures consistently reach over 10 degrees. By raking your leaves too early, you can disturb vital pollinator species before they can emerge from under our leaf litter and begin pollinating.