Leaf and Yard Waste

You may set out leaf and yard waste for curbside collection from April to mid-December by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your designated weeks. Collection can occur any day of the week and does not necessarily occur on the same day as your regular household garbage and recycling collection.

Collection areas

map showing leaf and yard waste collection areas

2024 collection schedule

Note: If your regular household waste collection is on:
Monday you are Area 1;
Tuesday you are Area 2;
Wednesday you are Area 3;
Thursday you are Area 4

Leaf and yard waste is also accepted year-round at any Community Recycling Centre.

 Area 1

Below are the setout days for Area 1.  Collection can occur Monday through Friday of that week and does not necessarily occur on the setout day.

  • Monday, April 1st
  • Monday, May 6th
  • Monday, June 3rd
  • Tuesday, July 2nd
  • Tuesday, August 6th
  • Tuesday, September 3rd
  • Monday, October 7th
  • Monday, November 4th
  • Monday, December 2nd
 Area 2

Below are the setout days for Area 2.  Collection can occur Monday through Friday of that week and does not necessarily occur on the setout day.

  • Monday, April 8th
  • Monday, May 13th
  • Monday, June 10th
  • Monday, July 8th
  • Monday, August 12th
  • Monday, September 9th
  • Tuesday, October 15th
  • Monday, November 11th
  • Monday, December 9th
 Area 3

Below are the setout days for Area 3.  Collection can occur Monday through Friday of that week and does not necessarily occur on the setout day.

  • Monday, April 15th
  • Tuesday, May 21st
  • Monday, June 17th
  • Monday, July 15th
  • Monday, August 19th
  • Monday, September 16th
  • Monday, October 21st
  • Monday, November 18th
 Area 4

Below are the setout days for Area 4.  Collection can occur Monday through Friday of that week and does not necessarily occur on the setout day.

  • Monday, April 22nd
  • Monday, May 27th
  • Monday, June 24th
  • Monday, July 22nd
  • Monday, August 26th
  • Monday, September 23rd
  • Monday, October 28th
  • Monday, November 25th

Acceptable materials

  • Grass clippings
  • Branches and twigs
  • Leaves
  • Plant material (all soil removed)

Unacceptable materials

  • Sod and soil
  • Stumps and root balls
  • Rocks, stones, etc.
  • Plastic of any kind

Setout requirements

  • Have your leaf and yard waste to the curb by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your designated week
  • Tie brush into bundles no longer than 3 ft. with material no larger than 2” in diameter
  • Only use paper yard waste bags – yard waste not in paper yard waste bags will not be collected
  • Make sure each bag weighs no more than 40 lbs. (18 kg)
  • Roll the tops of bags down to keep out rain and snow