Leaf, yard waste collection returns in Norfolk
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Norfolk County’s annual leaf and yard waste collection has begun.
Collection began Monday in Zone 1 – Simcoe and Long Point. It will begin the week of April 15 in Zone 2 – Port Dover, Langton, and Port Rowan and Zone 3 – Turkey Point, Vittoria, St. Williams, Courtland, Delhi, and Waterford. Collection calendar is available at NorfolkCounty.ca/LeafandYard.
Waste must be put in brown paper leaf bags and placed curbside on your regular waste collection day. Leaves and yard waste put in plastic bags will not be collected, the county said in a media release.
There is no limit on the number of paper garden waste bags, said the county’s website. Trimmings can also be tied or bundled, but must be less than 3-feet or 91 cm in length.
Yard waste can also be dropped off at no charge at transfer stations in Simcoe and South Walsingham. Material can also be loose in trailer.
Mulching and composting are other options for disposing of leaves.
Raking or blowing leaves onto the street or neighbouring properties is illegal under county bylaw.
“Leaves can clog sewer drains, make sidewalks and roadways slippery, and can hinder the work of street sweepers,” said the county.
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