2023 yard waste collection calendar
Here’s What’s Accepted
- Grass clippings
- Leaves
- Non-invasive weeds (learn what to do with invasive species at the bottom of this page)
- Flowers
- Plants
- Small branches, twigs, and prunings that are under 12 mm (1/2 inch) in diameter and 4 ft (1.2 m) in length
Please do not include animal feces, food waste, plant pots, rocks, soil, or plastic in your waste containers. Our collectors may not collect your yard waste if it contains these items.
If you have extra yard waste, or material that’s too large to set out curbside (like branches), you can bring it to the Kitimat Municipal Landfill’s compost pile at no cost. You might also consider backyard composting or ‘grasscycling’. Please note that stumps are not accepted at the Kitimat Municipal Landfill and must be chipped prior to their disposal.
Collection Information
Download your collection calendar here.
Yard waste is collected every other Monday from May to November.
- If your curbside collection is on Tuesday or Thursday, your yard waste collection day is represented by a green leaf.
- If your curbside collection is on a Wednesday or Friday, your yard waste collection day is represented by a maple leaf.
A maximum of four bins/bags are allowed for collection. Please set your yard waste out by 8:00 a.m. on your collection day. Do not set it out the night before.
Yard Waste Bins/Bags
Acceptable yard waste containers include:
- Plastic bins (max. 121 L and 23 kg/50 lbs)
- Paper yard waste bags (max. 121 L and 23 kg/50 lbs)
Plastic bags are not allowed for yard waste collection, even if they are labeled compostable or biodegradable.
Invasive Species (And How to Manage Them)
Invasive species can threaten biodiversity, increase soil erosion, and can even destroy infrastructure like concrete and asphalt.
Please do not dispose of any invasive plant by dumping trimmings or pulled plants in your yard, in the bush, or elsewhere. Proper disposal is required to help prevent further spread.
What should you do if you have invasive species on your property?
- Remove it (preferably including the roots) and put it in a plastic bag.
- If you just have a little, put it in your curbside garbage can. The goal is for it to be buried in the landfill in a bag.
- Bring it directly to the landfill (let the attendant know that you have invasive weeds and they will direct you to where to deposit it)
Do not put invasive species in with your yard waste.
Click here for common invasive species in British Columbia.
Report suspected invasive species to WayLessWaste@kitimat.ca, please include a photo and location.
Questions About Yard Waste?
- Geier Waste: 250-632-4689
- District of Kitimat: 250-632-8900 / WayLessWaste@kitimat.ca
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