Yard Trimmings
Curbside Collection for Single-Family Homes
Residents in single-family homes may place unlimited amounts of yard and garden trimmings adjacent to the curb for collection each week. Collection occurs on the same day that garbage and recycling are picked up.
Trimmings must be separated from garbage and placed in a CLEAR, COLOURLESS, STRONG PLASTIC BAGS or securely tied bundles not exceeding 3 feet in length and no more than 2 feet thick.
Please place trimmings separate from garbage and recycling.
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 Maximum size: 1 m x 60 cm (3' x 2') |
Yard and Garden Collection Guidelines
- Place yard and garden trimmings at curbside before 8:00 a.m. on collection day. Make sure bags are strong enough to hold without breaking, and bundles are secure to avoid scattering. Please do not place objects on the road; they obstruct traffic and street cleaning equipment.
- The City does not pick-up loose leaves from the roadway. Please ensure all leaves from your property are gathered into clear bags for pick-up.
- Yard and garden trimmings are picked up the same day garbage and recycling items are collected. Collection is on day later after a statutory holiday.
- Please do not place trimmings out any earlier than the night before collection. This helps to enhance the visual appeal of our streets.
Materials Accepted for Collection
| Accepted | Not Accepted |
|---|---|
 flowers |
 diseased plants |
| grass clippings |
garden hoses or flower pots |
| leaves |
non-organic materials |
| other organic yard materials |
prunings over 4 in. (10 cm) in diameter |
| plants (living or dead/dried) |
rocks, dirt or sod |
| plant trimmings |
wood products |
| tree & hedge prunings |
Yard and Garden Trimmings Drop-Off Locations
- Ecowaste
Triangle Road off the south foot of No. 6 Road.
(No charge to Richmond residents)
Open 7 days per week. Call 604-277-1410 for hours.
- City Recycling Depot
5555 Lynas Lane
Open Wednesday to Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Closed on Statutory Holidays
Richmond residents can drop off yard trimmings at Ecowaste free of charge. Please be prepared to show proof of residence.
Richmond residents can also drop off trimmings at the City Recycling Depot free of charge, in amounts less than one cubic yard (a car, station wagon or mini van load.) Please take proof of residence.
For larger loads, the Recycling Depot charges a fee of $20 per cubic yard.
For report missed collections, call 604-276-4010 or email garbageandrecycling@richmond.ca
