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YardWaste Guidelines

For Single & Duplex Homes Only

Unlimited yard waste will be collected weekly on the same day as regular garbage collection in the following manner:

• Grass, plants, flowers, leaves must be placed in biodegradable/compostable bags (manufacturers stamp on each bag), kraft yard waste bags or designated lidded refuse containers no larger than 77 litres(17 Gal.) each, clearly marked and labelled “Yardwaste” or “Greenwaste”, and not over 20kg (44lbs) in weight. Do not use Regular Garbage Bags for your yardwaste.

• Tree prunings, hedge prunings and branches must be tied in secure bundles not longer than 90 cm (36”), not wider than 90 cm (36"), individual branches must not exceed 7.6cm (3") in diameter and bundles should not be over 20 kg ( 44lbs) in weight.

• "Yard Waste" - means plant debris and includes grass clippings, tree clippings, leaves, other trimmings, tree and hedge prunings, plants, flowers. Christmas trees cut in half (no flocking, tinsel, decorations or stands)

• Please Do Not Include Kitchen Waste With Your Yardwaste