Household Waste Collection

We collect brush and leaves separately. Your area will have a designated brush collection week and a designated leaf collection week. Check the collection calendar to confirm your brush and leaf collection schedule. Place the proper items at the curb by 8 a.m. on Monday of your collection week. If you do not put out the correct material on the proper collection week, we will not pick it up. 

Materials from trimming small trees and bushes. This does not include stumps, logs, or root balls. 

Set your brush with the cut end facing the curb. Pieces must be smaller than 90 cm (3 feet) in length or 15 cm (6 inches) in diameter. Do not bundle brush. 

Leaves from trees, small sticks, and garden waste. This does not include soil, sod, or root balls. 

Make sure to collect your leaves in an acceptable bag or container. Only use brown (kraft) paper bags or rigid-sided containers with handles, like garbage cans. Plastic bags, even compostable ones, are not acceptable. All bags / containers must weigh less than 44lbs (20kg). 

Do not just rake your leaves to the curb, we will not collect them! 

Tree limbs, logs, root balls, Christmas trees, and sod must be dropped off at the KARC at 196 Lappan’s Lane. 

• Monday to Friday 8 a.m to 5 p.m  
• Saturday 8 a.m to 4 p.m 

We will accept tree limbs, logs, and root balls up to 40 cm (15 inches) in diameter and 90 cm (3 feet) in length. 

To drop off sod, please shake off excess dirt and ensure it is dry. 

Invasive species, like Giant Hogweed and Wild Parsnip, cannot be put in green bins or accepted as yard waste. Learn how to recognize and dispose of invasive species. 

1. Did you put your waste out on the correct day? Use the Waste Collection Calendar for your address.
2. Did you put your waste out before 6 a.m.? Collection starts at this time.
3. Did you put your waste curbside? Avoid placing it on porches or directly in front of the house.
4. Did you use the correct recycling box? Grey and blue boxes are collected alternately.
5. Were any tags placed on uncollected waste? They may indicate reasons like overweight garbage.
6. Did you use the correct box size? Boxes taller than 16 inches, laundry boxes, or cardboard boxes cannot be collected due to safety regulations.
7. Was food waste visible at the top of the bin? Green bins won't be collected if non-compostable materials are inside. Yard waste can be disposed of separately, but food waste must be visibly placed at the top of the bin for collection.
8. Avoid placing blue box recycling in bags within the box, as it won't be collected.