Yard Waste

Yard Waste Collection 2026: April 6 - December 11

Yard waste collection information flyer 2026

Approved Yard Waste Containers and Bundle Requirements

Use plastic or metal trash carts between 40 and 45 gallons in size, with two handles and a tight-fitting lid. Wheeled carts that are either 65 or 95-gallon in size are also acceptable. Cans and carts should be labeled with "Yard Waste Only" stickers. Labels are available at City Hall, Public Works, or any GFL Environment location. Compostable paper yard waste bags are also acceptable. Do not use compostable plastic bags.

  • Ensure your container lid is closed.
  • When filled, compostable bags should be able to support the weight of the material inside, whether it's wet or dry (30-pound maximum).
  • Ensure your container is placed three feet away from your trash and recycling cart.
  • Tie bundles with nonmetallic cord, such as twine. Bundles should be no more than five feet long and 50 pounds.

Yard Waste Placement and Pickup

Your yard waste is collected the same day your trash is picked up.

Yard waste may be set out as early as 3 pm the day before pickup and must be out by 6 am on your scheduled day to avoid missing a collection. After pickup, move your yard waste container from the curb or alley within 24 hours. It needs to be placed in your garage or alongside your house or garage; it cannot be in front or the back of your home or left on the street or sidewalk.

Holiday Pickup

Your regular trash pickup will be delayed by one day if it falls on or after the following holidays

  • New Year's Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Day

Acceptable Yard Waste

List of Materials acceptable for pickup

Acceptable Materials

  • Grass Clippings
  • Tree Limbs/Brush
  • Leaves

Unacceptable Materials

  • Household Trash
  • Animal Waste
  • Garden Vegetation with Produce Still Attached

Seasonal Collection of Christmas Trees - Real Trees Only

  • GFL crews will pick up your Christmas trees as part of normal trash collection.
  • You do not need to request a special pickup.
  • Place your Christmas tree next to your trash and/or recycling carts.
  • Remove all lights and decorations.
  • If the tree is oversized, cut it in half.