Pembroke, Petawawa and Laurentian Valley residents have a number of opportunities to get rid of leaf and yard waste. The Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre is reminding residents that leaf and yard waste will only be collected on your regular collection day during the designated weeks. Leaf and yard waste in plastic bags (including plastic bags claiming to be biodegradable or compostable) will not be collected.
DESIGNATED WEEKS FOR LEAF AND YARD WASTE COLLECTION
- Petawawa and Laurentian Valley – Weeks of October 17, October 31, November 14
- Pembroke – Weeks of October 17, November 7, November 21
Laurentian Valley Public Works Manager Mark Behm says in order to produce high-quality compost, leaf and yard waste cannot contain things like garden hoses and ropes or plastic bags. Behm adds these items do not compost and can cause damage to processing equipment.
Leaf & Yard Waste
- Leaf and yard waste will only be collected on your regular collection day during the designated weeks. It is collected separately from other materials.
- Leaf and yard waste includes leaves, garden plants, grass clippings and hedge trimmings.
- Leaf and yard waste must be placed at the curb in reusable containers (lids off), cardboard boxes or paper leaf and yard waste bags.
- Leaf and yard waste in plastic bags (including plastic bags claiming to be biodegradable or compostable) will not be collected.
- Individual bag/container must not exceed 50 lbs (23kgs).
Branches
- Bundled branches will be collected with leaf and yard waste on the dates described above.
- Individual branches must be no more than 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter or 4 feet (1.2 m) in length.
- Bundled branches must be no more than 2 feet (0.6 m) in diameter.
- Bundles must not exceed 50 lbs (23kgs).
- Bundle branches with twine or other biodegradable string (no plastic or metal).
Green Carts
- Green carts will be collected on green cart collection days only.
- When placing small, loose branches in your green cart, the lid must be closed. Carts that contain branches that prevent the lid from closing will not be collected.
- Do not place bundled branches in your green cart as it causes processing issues at the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre (OVWRC).
Drop-off at OVWRC
- Leaves and grass clippings (loose or in paper bags) can be dropped off at the Ottawa Valley Waste Recovery Centre for no charge.
- Branches of all sizes, tree limbs and stumps will be directed to the Construction & Demolition site at OVWRC and tipping fees will apply.
- Wood chips and sawdust will be directed to the Landfill site at OVWRC and tipping fees will apply.
(written by: Rudy Kadlec)
