Region to pick up tree debris from storm during yard waste collection
Posted May 25, 2022 11:00:00 AM.
The Region of Waterloo is reminding residents to place properly prepared tree debris out for their next regularly scheduled yard waste collection.
Collection runs every second week and is scheduled in Cambridge and Waterloo from May 23 to 27, and in Kitchener and Townships from May 30 to June 3.
The region is asking residents to properly prepare tree debris for collection by doing the following:
- 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.
Residents are also welcome to bring tree debris to Cambridge and Waterloo waste sites, at 201 Savage Drive and 925 Erb Street West, Gate 2, respectively.
The regular disposal fees will be waived until May 30 for storm-related tree debris. Drop-off hours are Monday to Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Visit the region's website for more information on waste collection. Residents can also access the schedule via the 2022 Waste Calendar or by downloading the free Waste Whiz app.
Questions regarding collection can be directed to customer service at 519-575-4400.
