Yard Waste

• Grand opening held at new Oliver, B.C. organic compost facility

  Local officials gathered on Tuesday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at a new organic composting facility in Oliver.

  Environment

  Jun 5
  
• ‘We’re finally ready’: Organics collection begins this week in Lethbridge

  Lethbridge's new organics collection begins Tuesday for the first time.

  Environment

  May 15
  
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• City of Barrie, Ont. addressing yard waste collection delays

  To deal with the delay in yard waste collection pickups, the City of Barrie said it is waving fees for residents who bring their bags to the landfill.

  Canada

  Nov 22, 2022
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• Winnipeg to wrap up curbside yard waste collection for the year

  If you're planning some last-minute yard work before winter takes hold, make a note of the City of Winnipeg's end date for curbside yard waste collection.

  Environment

  Nov 4, 2022
• Peterborough storm response offers green waste drop-off site, garbage collection adjustments

  In the wake of last weekend's deadly and destructive storm, Peterborough is offering temporary changes to garbage and yard waste collection, as well as access to power and water.

  Environment

  May 27, 2022
• Winnipeg crews to begin cleaning sidewalks, streets on weekend

  City crews will hit the streets Sunday night to start cleaning bridges, sidewalks and active transportation pathways.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2022
• Winnipeg curbside yard waste collection for fall 2021 is about to end

  If your collection day falls on Remembrance Day, your yard waste -- as well as recycling and/or garbage, will be collected one day later this week.

  Environment

  Nov 10, 2021
• Yard waste pickup starts earlier this year for Winnipeggers

  The overall mild spring weather means the City of Winnipeg has bumped up the start of its annual yard waste pickup to April 19 this year.

  Environment

  Mar 24, 2021
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• Unlimited yard waste collection weeks nearing in Penticton

  The city says residents need to fill their city-issued cart first, but can then put out an unlimited amount of yard waste afterwards.

  Environment

  Nov 4, 2020
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• City of Toronto to continue yard waste collection for 2 more weeks until May 1

  The City of Toronto says it will continue yard waste collection from April 20 to May 1 to accommodate residents.

  Canada

  Apr 16, 2020