Final Leaf & Yard Waste Curbside Collection of 2026 Coming Soon

The second and final Fall Leaf & Yard Waste curbside collection is set to take place between Nov. 3 and 13, four weeks after the first Fall collection.

“The weather is shaping up to be perfect for gathering up fall leaves and brush, for the final fall Leaf & Yard Waste collection,” said Jason Sherband, Manager of Solid Waste & Recycling Services. “The second Fall collection, begun in 2024, has proven its value. With two collections at each end of the season, we are seeing much more material being collected and ultimately diverted from the landfill.”

Only kraft paper bags are accepted for leaf and yard waste; each filled bag must weigh less than 18 kg (40 lbs.). Bundled branches and brush are also collected; bundles must measure less than one metre (39 inches) long and 61 cm (24 inches) around, tied with string or rope. Grass clippings are not accepted.

There is no limit on the number of bags and bundles that can be set out for leaf and yard waste collection. Residents must place the waste at the curb before 7 am on their regular recycling day, as indicated on their waste collection calendars. 

Collected leaf and yard waste is used to make soil-enriching compost at the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility on Mapleward Road.

For more information on leaf and yard waste collection, visit www.thunderbay.ca/leafandyard.

Collection questions or issues? Contact the City’s Dispatchers at 807-625-2195.

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Contact: Jason Sherband, Manager – Solid Waste & Recycling Services, 807-625-3851