With the arrival of spring, Penticton, B.C., residents can enthusiastically start cleaning their yards.
The city announced that there will be no limit to the amount of yard waste that will take place twice in the next five weeks. The first week is scheduled for March 25-29 and the second week for April 22-26.
Yard waste collection includes natural materials like plants, grass clippings, and tree trimmings from houses.
During these weeks, residents can not only fill their regular yard waste cart, but also put unlimited paper bags or containers of yard waste out on their usual collection day.
During these collection periods, the city is requesting that residents:
- Have their yard waste ready for pickup by 7 a.m.
- Use strong paper bags or reusable containers labeled as “yard waste.”
- Leave at least 1 metre of space between carts and additional yard waste.
- Bundle branches with string or twine.
- Ensure prunings are no longer than 1 metre, 8 cm in diameter, and 23 kg in weight.
“If your additional yard waste is not collected, please leave it at your collection point as a second truck may be required to pick it up,” said the city.
“Please remember that yard waste in plastic bags will not be accepted. Also, dog waste and dog waste bags, kitchen scraps, and food waste are not accepted as yard waste.”
More information about yard waste in Penticton is available online.
