Leaf and Yard Waste

Leaf and yard waste is collected curbside in urban areas throughout the county. Haldimand residents can also dispose of leaf and yard waste year-round at the Canborough Waste Management Facility, free of charge. A tipping fee will apply for commercial disposal.

On this page

• Curbside collection dates
• Accepted items
• Items that aren't accepted
• Collection rules

Urban area curbside collection dates

The Leaf and Yard Waste program has two collection periods throughout the year:

• Spring collection: April 22 to May 25, 2024
• Fall collection: October 21 to November 29, 2024

Collection occurs on your regular collection date. View your collection schedule.

Residents outside of urban areas can dispose of leaf and yard waste year-round at the Canborough Waste Management Facility, free of charge. 

Accepted items

Acceptable items for the leaf and yard waste curbside collection include:

• Weeds
• Plant trimmings
• Leaves
• Brush
• Branches
• Tree stumps

Items that aren't accepted

The following items are not accepted as part of the Leaf and Yard Waste collection program and can be placed in the garbage or a backyard composter where applicable.

• Kitchen scraps
• Grass clippings
• Rocks
• Dirt
• Sod
• Flower pots and trays
• Pet waste

Yard waste collection rules

• There is no limit on the amount of leaf and yard waste you can set out
• Only paper yard waste bags (rolled shut) or open-top, reusable, rigid containers with the label “yard waste” may be used
• Branches must be bundled no larger than 1.2 m x 0.75 m
• Maximum weight of 18 kg (40 lbs) per container
• Please set out material no later than 7 a.m. on your collection day