Brush & Leaf Collection

Please note that all leaf and yard waste, including brush, must not obstruct the municipal roadway or public sidewalk.  

Transition to Paper Bag Mandate

The Municipality is transitioning to a paper bag mandate in communities that are currently subject to a clear bag mandate for curbside leaf and yard waste collection:

  • Bates Subdivision
  • Blenheim
  • Bothwell
  • Thamesville
  • Ridgetown
  • Tilbury

Benefits of Paper Bags:

  • Reduce environmental impact by minimizing plastic waste
  • Promote sustainability with biodegradable materials
  • Easily recyclable and compostable

Important Dates:

  • January 1, 2025: Leaf and yard waste will no longer be accepted in clear plastic bags at the curb. Residents must use paper bags.
  • Now to January 2025: Plastic bags will still be collected, but residents are encouraged to transition to paper bags as soon as feasible.

Collection Schedules and Guidelines by Community

Bates Subdivision

  • Leaf and Yard Waste Collection: Monday or Tuesday in the spring (commencing April 1st), summer, and fall.
  • Requirements: Must be in paper bags
  • Note: No brush pick-up by Public Works

Blenheim

  • Leaf Collection: Fall only (October 15 to December 15)
  • Requirements: Must be in paper bags
  • Brush Collection: Bi-weekly from April 15 to October 15

Bothwell 

  • Brush and Leaf Collection: Third Friday of each month from April 15 to the end of October
  • Requirements: Leaves, grass clippings, and garden waste must be in paper bags

Erieau and Erie Beach 

  • Brush Collection: Twice monthly from April 15 to October 15.  

Thamesville 

  • Brush and Leaf Collection: Third Thursday of each month from April 15 to the end of October.
  • Requirements: Grass clippings and garden waste must be in paper bags
  • Fall Collection: Vacuuming loose leaves at the curb 

Residents of Ridgetown 

  • Brush, Leaf, and Yard Waste Collection: Monday or Tuesday in the spring (commencing April 1st), summer and fall (ending December 3rd).
  • Requirements: Grass clippings, leaves and garden waste must be paper bags
  • Fall Collection: Vacuuming loose leaves at the curb
  • Drop-Off Location: Public Works Yard located at 100 Erie St North.  

Residents of Tilbury 

  • Brush, Grass, and Leaf Collection: Weekly in the spring (commencing April 1st), summer and fall.
  • Requirements: Grass clippings and garden waste must be in paper bags
  • Fall Collection: Vacuuming loose leaves at the curb

Residents of Wheatley 

  • Fall Collection: Weekly vacuuming loose leaves is the only means of collection
  • Brush Drop-Off: Romney Leaf and Yard Depot at 22022 Wheatley Road
    • 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
  • Note: No brush pick-up by Public Works

General Guidelines

  • Preparation: Have brush and leaves at the curb by 7:00 am on the day of collection
  • Brush Requirements:
    • Loose brush must be piled orderly
    • Bundles should not exceed 5ft x 3ft x 3ft
    • Limit of 1-2 cubic metres if placed at the curb loose or a maximum of four bundles
    • Tree limbs must not exceed 5 inches in diameter
  • Bag Requirements: Leaves, grass clippings, and garden waste must be in paper bags
  • Contractor Waste: Brush material and tree limbs resulting from a contractor will not be collected
  • Contamination: No leaf and yard waste will be collected if contaminated with garbage
  • Other Waste: No collection of building materials·

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