New 2022 leaf collection schedule
Do you know where your rake is? With a chilly and wet fall now upon us, it’s the season to take note of our leaf collection services and the things we can all do to keep our sidewalks and streets safe and prevent flooding.
New extra leaf collection schedule for 2022
Leaves collected by residents from their property, sidewalk, and boulevard can be put in the green bin. Extra leaves that don’t fit into the green bin can be placed in paper yard waste bags or in store-bought bins (maximum 100 litres) and set out for collection on designated leaf collection weekends.
Due to a reduction in the number of vehicles available for leaf pickup, leaf collection will be scheduled over several weekends in October, November, and December.
New residential collection schedule
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Confirm your leaf pickup schedule
Leaf collection reminders
- Set out leaves before 7am on the scheduled Saturday to ensure pickup.
- Keep filled paper leaf bags as dry as possible before setting them out to prevent them from tearing during collection.
- Keep leaves set out if they are not collected on your scheduled weekend. Crews will return to missed areas.
- Do not set out leaves in plastic bags, including plastic bags labelled compostable or biodegradable.
- Do not set out your green bin on extra leaf collection weekends. Residents should set out their green bin on their regularly scheduled collection days.
Get a schedule reminder
Get reminders for leaf collection weekends, as well as waste pickup days, recycling drop-off events, and litter cleanup events by downloading the VanCollect app.
Leaf removal from City streets starts soon
Starting in mid-November, we coordinate a city-wide leaf-clearing program to remove fallen leaves from streets. To avoid fines and help ensure our crews can do the best job possible, vehicle owners should comply with all temporary no-stopping signage posted on City streets.
Help prevent flooding
Never rake or blow leaves onto catch basins, streets, sidewalks, or bike lanes. Raking or blowing leaves onto the street or sidewalk can create a safety hazard for pedestrians and cyclists, can cause flooding, and is a fineable offence under the Street and Traffic By-Law.
Help us prevent flooding and adopt your own catch basin and keep it clear throughout the year. There are more than 40,000 catch basins that need adopting.
Collected leaves are turned into compost for purchase
Collected leaves are turned into nutrient-rich compost at the Vancouver Landfill. This compost can be purchased by residential gardeners, commercial landscapers, and municipal park boards.
Leaves and other yard trimmings can also be dropped off for a fee at the Vancouver South Transfer Station located at 377 West Kent Avenue North, and at the Vancouver Landfill located at 5400 72nd Street in Delta.