Leaf and Yard Depots

​​​​​​​​​​The Municipality of Chatham-Kent operates ten leaf and yard depots to support responsible yard waste disposal and promote sustainable landscaping practices. These depots are available to all residents; however, contractor access and fees vary by location. All depots are cash only and closed on statutory holidays.


​​Bothwell Leaf and Yard Depot  

  • ​Address: MacEwan Street 
  • Hours: 
    • ​Monday to Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
    • ​​​Saturday & Sunday 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Contractor Access: Not permitted ​

​Camden Leaf and Yard Depot 

  • Address: 12187 Splinter Line
  • Hours: Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Contractor Access: Permitted 
    • Fee: $30/m³ or $2/bag

​Chatham Leaf and Yard Depot

  • Address: 22843 Creek Road, Chatham
  • Hours: 
    • January to March 
      • Tuesday & Thursday 12:00pm-5:00pm
      • Saturday 8:00am-3:00pm
    • April to December 
      • ​Monday to Friday 12:00pm-5:00pm
      • ​​Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Contractor Access: Permitted 
    • Fee: $30/m³ or $2/bag

​Dover Leaf and Yard Depot

  • Address: 25280 Big Pointe Road
  • Hours: Wednesday & Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Contractor Access: Permitted 
    • Fee: $30/m³ or $2/bag

​Harwich Leaf and Yard Depot

  • Address: 21633 Communication Road 
  • Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 7:30am-12:30pm
  • Contractor Access: Permitted 
    • Fee: $30/m³ or $2/bag

​​Ridgetown Leaf and Yard Depot

  • Address:100 Erie Street North 
  • Hours: 
    • Monday to Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
    • ​Saturday & Sunday 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Contractor Access: Not permitted

​Romney Leaf and Yard Depot 

  • Address: 22022 Wheatley Road, Community of Romney
  • Hours: 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 9:00am-4:00pm
  • Contractor Access: Not permitted

​Tilbury Leaf and Yard Depot​

  • Address: 4 Tower Street 
  • Ho​urs: Monday to Friday 7:00am-2:30pm
  • Contractor Access: Not permitted

​​Wallaceburg Leaf and Yard Depot 

  • Address​: 505 Water Street
  • Hours: 
    • Monday to Friday 8:00am-12:00pm
    • Saturday 8:00am-4:00pm
  • Contractor Access: Permitted 
    • ​Fee: $30/m³ or $2/bag

​Yard Waste Sustainability Tips

Residents are encouraged to mulch grass clippings and leave them on the lawn to reduce waste and improve lawn health. All yard waste delivered to depots is ground into mulch and made available free of charge to residents for use in gardens and landscaping.​


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