Please ensure that all leaf and yard waste, including brush, is placed so it does not obstruct the municipal roadways or public sidewalks.
Paper Bag Requirement - Now in Effect
Paper bags are mandatory for curbside leaf and yard waste collection in the following communities:
- Bates Subdivision
- Blenheim
- Bothwell
- Thamesville
- Ridgetown
- Tilbury
Leaf and yard waste set out in plastic bags will not be collected.
Collection Schedules & Guidelines
General Guidelines
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Preparation: Have brush and leaves at the curb by 7:00 am on the day of collection
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Brush Requirements:
- Loose brushes should be stacked neatly
- Bundles should not exceed 5ft x 3ft x 3ft
- Limit of 1-2 cubic metres if placed at the curb loose or a maximum of four bundles
- Tree limbs must not exceed 5 inches in diameter
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Bag Requirements: Leaves, grass clippings, and garden waste must be in paper bags
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Contractor Waste: Brush material and tree limbs resulting from a contractor will not be collected
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Contamination: No leaf and yard waste will be collected if contaminated with garbage
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Other Waste: No collection of building materials
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Collection Schedules by Community
