Location & Hours of Operation
Location
The Yard Waste Depot is located on Fleet Street, south of the City's Landfill entrance.
The depot has a separate entrance allowing residents to drop off yard waste free of charge.
Winter Season
Treecycle Program
December 26 to January 31 only
Open Monday to Saturday. Closed on Sundays.
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Yard Waste Depot is otherwise closed during the winter season.
Spring to Fall Season
These hours are not in effect.
Open Saturdays and Sundays only.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The last day of the season was November 2, 2024.
Guidelines
- This is a self-serve depot
- You will need to remove your yard waste from plastic bags at the site.
- Plastic bags are not compostable. Consider using paper yard waste bags or reusable containers. Paper yard waste bags can be purchased from many local retailers.
- Tarp and secure loads when transporting
- Commercial load are not permitted
- No dump trailers or dump trucks
Acceptable Materials
- Leaves
- Grass clippings
- Sod
- Garden waste (plant and vegetable waste)
- Bush/tree trimmings
- Branches (not from elm trees) up to 1ft thick and 8ft long
- Logs and stumps (not from elm trees) up to 1ft thick and 8ft long
Unacceptable Materials
- Branches/logs/stumps from elm trees
- Sand
- Gravel
- Rocks
- Kitchen food waste
- Pet waste
Help reduce your environmental impact this holiday season. After the holidays, drop off your real Christmas tree at the Yard Waste Depot to be turned into compost. The Yard Waste Depot is just south of the landfill entrance on Fleet Street. Please access the Treecycle site by using the regular landfill entrance through the scales. There is no charge to drop off your Christmas Tree.
Dates and Times
- From December 26, 2024, to January 31, 2025
- Closed on Sundays
- 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Guidelines
While tinsel and garlands add a festive sparkle, please be sure your tree is free of decorations and inorganic materials and is not in a tree disposal bag when you drop it off at the depot.
Smaller trees can be cut and placed in your green organics cart for bi-weekly collection or dropped off at the Treecycle Program.