Yard Waste

Yard waste includes many natural things that decompose or break down to become a nutrient rich soil called "humus" or compost. The City of Hamilton picks up yard waste so that it can be composted. 

You can put out an unlimited amount of yard waste on your pick up day every week. Large loads of yard waste can be taken to a Community Recycling Centre. There are some guidelines to help you prepare your leaf and yard waste such as:

• Use paper bags, not plastic bags
• Keep each bag of yard waste less than 50 pounds
• Bundle branches and twigs