NEWS RELEASE
REGION OF WATERLOO
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This past weekend’s storm left Waterloo Region residents cleaning up more than just a few tree branches. The Region of Waterloo is reminding residents to place properly prepared tree debris out for their next regularly scheduled yard waste collection.
The Region of Waterloo’s yard waste collection runs every second week, spring to fall. Yard waste collection is scheduled in Cambridge and Waterloo from May 23 to 27, and in Kitchener and the Townships, from May 30 to June 3.
Preparing your materials for collection
Please ensure your tree debris is properly prepared:
- Place in a paper yard waste bag or an approved container with a yard waste sticker or a bright colour ribbon tied to the handle. Please do not use plastic bags.
- Tie into bundles with cotton twine for branches with a diameter of less than 7.5 centimetres (three inches) and no more than 92 centimetres (three feet) in length.
- Ensure each bag or bundle weighs less than 23 kilograms (50 pounds).
- Note, there is no limit to the number of bags or bundles that can be placed out for collection.
- Place items at the curb by 7 a.m. on the regularly scheduled yard waste collection day.
The storm brought down several tree branches, so the higher than normal volumes could cause some collection delays. Please leave items at the curb if they are not picked up by your regular collection day.
Waste site disposal fees waived for storm-related tree debris
Residents can also bring tree debris to the Region’s waste sites. The regular disposal fees will be waived until Monday, May 30 for dedicated loads of brush and tree debris brought in by residents. Drop-off hours at both the Cambridge (201 Savage Drive) and the Waterloo (925 Erb Street, West, Gate 2) sites are Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To get more yard waste collection information, visit regionofwaterloo.ca/yardwaste. Residents can also find the 2022 yard waste collection schedule in the 2022 Waste Calendar or download the free Waste Whiz app.
Additional information on all waste collection and diversion programs can be found on the Region’s website at www.regionofwaterloo.ca/waste. If you have any questions regarding collection, please call customer service at 519-575-4400.
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