Yard Debris Collection

Residential Yard Debris collection takes place Island-wide the week of Monday, May 5 and Monday, May 19 as part of our annual Spring Cleanup. Place your yard debris materials curbside by 7 A.M. on the Monday of each week. Drivers have the full week to collect yard debris (including Saturday), so your collection may not be on your regular cart day.

*Please Note: Drivers will only visit your area for Spring Cleanup once per week. That is why materials must be curbside by 7 A.M. on Monday.

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Accepted Materials:

• Grass clippings
• Leaves
• Branches, twigs, brush
• Compostable and organic materials

Acceptable Containers:

• Compostable paper bags
• Compostable bags with BPI or BNQ certification logos
• Rigid containers

Helpful Tips:

Yard debris in non-compostable plastic bags or corrugated cardboard boxes will NOT be accepted.

Be sure to bundle and tie similar items, such as twigs and branches. Each item (or bundle) must not exceed 50 lbs in weight and 4ft in any dimension.

Small amounts of garden waste and produce can be placed in your compost cart (green cart).

Wood stumps measuring more than 15″ in diameter and weighing less than 50 lbs will be collected on regular black cart days in May.

Excess Waste Collection

We’re making it easier for residents to dispose of excess waste during Spring Cleanup!

Simply place properly sorted waste material curbside in clear plastic bags, rigid containers, or bundled together by 7 A.M. on your regular waste (black) cart collection during Spring Cleanup. The two-container or item limit for excess waste is waived for waste (black) cart collection during Spring Cleanup.

Waste Collection Guidelines

• Materials must be less than 50 lbs and 4 feet in any dimension.
• Larger material can be cut, bundled, and tied to meet guidelines.
• Solid coloured bags or blue bags are NOT accepted.

Special Disposal Items NOT Collected Curbside

The following items are NEVER collected curbside but are accepted for FREE disposal year-round at your local Waste Watch Drop-Off Center.

• Household hazardous waste
• Appliances containing ozone-depleting substances (e.g., refrigerators)
• Large furniture and appliances
• Propane tanks (30 lbs or less)
• Tires (off rims)
• Electrical and electronic products
• Mattresses and box springs

Know Before You Throw!

Download our FREE Recycle Coach App or visit our interactive sorting guide to find out what goes where.