1. What yard waste collection service will you provide for single-family homes?

We will collect your yard waste and compost it:

once every two weeks, from April to November each year, start and end dates to be weather dependent

on the same day of the week that we empty your garbage and recycling carts

2.Do you provide yard waste collection service to businesses?

Yes. We provide yard waste collection to businesses, registered charities and places of worship that sign up for our cart collection service (put out less than 600 litres of garbage per week).

3. When should I place my yard waste out for collection?

Put your yard waste out by 7:00 am on your collection day, but no sooner than the night before.

4. How should I set out my yard waste for collection?

You must place your yard waste:

in an acceptable container without a lid, or in tied bundles

at least an arm's length away from your garbage and recycling carts

no sooner than the night before your collection day.

5. How will my yard waste be collected?

We will collect it manually. Each container must be easy to lift and no heavier than 22 kg (50 lbs).

6. Is there a limit to how much yard waste I can set out?

No. However, each container must be easy to lift and no heavier than 22 kg (50 lbs).

7. Is there an extra fee for yard waste collection?

No, yard waste collection is part of our new garbage and recycling services.

8. Can I sweep my leaves and yard waste onto the street?

No, raking or sweeping your yard waste onto the street can clog the catch basins. You can compost it or put it out for yard waste collection.

9. What happens to the yard waste after it is collected?

It is taken to a central location and composted into a reusable soil-like material. We use it in City flower beds and to landscape finished landfill areas. We are also exploring other opportunities for future uses.