The City of Thunder Bay’s spring curbside collection of organic leaf and yard waste will take place from May 18 – 28, on residents’ regular recycling days. 

Homeowners must use Kraft (paper bags) for leaf and yard waste. Kraft bags are available at most hardware and grocery stores. Each filled bag must weigh less than 18 kg (40 lbs.). 

Branches and brush may also be left at the curb for collection. Bundles of branches must be less than one metre (39 inches) long and no more than 61 cm or (24 inches) in diameter, tied using string or rope.

“We’re having good weather this year for residents to bag and bundle leaf and yard waste for the spring collection,” says Jason Sherband, Manager of Solid Waste and Recycling Services. “Putting out your organic yard waste allows us to divert it to the compost facility at the Landfill. This, in turn, lets us supply free compost to the community each spring, and it also helps extend the life of our landfill site.”

There is no limit on the number of bags for leaf and yard waste collection. Residents are reminded to place the waste at the curb on their regular recycling day, as indicated on their waste collection calendars, before 7 am. Look for the leaf symbol on your waste collection calendar. Grass clippings will not be accepted.

For more information, contact the Infrastructure & Operations Dispatch at 625-2195.

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Contact: Jason Sherband, Manager – Solid Waste & Recycling Services, 625-3851