News Release: November 23, 2018
Yard Waste Collection Ends This December
BRAMPTON, ON. (November 23, 2018) – Region of Peel residents are advised that curbside yard waste collection is coming to an end.
Caledon:
- Urban Caledon – bi–weekly yard waste collection ends during the weeks of December 3 and 10, on residents’ regularly scheduled recycling day.
- Rural Caledon – last yard waste collection is on Friday, December 14.
Brampton:
- Weekly yard waste collection ends during the week of December 10 to 13, on residents’ regularly scheduled collection day.
Mississauga:
- Weekly yard waste collection ends during the week of December 10 to 13, on residents’ regularly scheduled collection day.
Residents are encouraged to visit peelregion.ca/waste and check "When Does it Go" for their last yard waste collection day.
Residents should place all small bundles of brush, kraft paper bags or containers of yard waste at the curb on their collection day. They are also advised to follow these instructions:
- Small bundles of yard waste and brush must not exceed 1.2 m. (4 ft.) and 76 cm. (30 in.) in diameter and weigh no more than 20 kg. (44 lbs.).
- Individual branches and tree limbs must not exceed 1.2 m. (4 ft.) in length and 7.5 cm. (3 in.) in diameter and weigh no more than 20 kg. (44 lbs.).
- Yard waste should be placed in labelled, open, rigid and reusable containers, bushel baskets, or paper yard waste bags. Old garbage cans/containers or old blue/grey boxes can be used, but must be in good condition and labelled “Yard Waste.”
- Yard waste will not be collected if it is set out in plastic bags, cardboard boxes, or is in a container that weighs more than 20 kgs. (44 lbs.).
Media Contacts
Sangeeta SundaresanCommunication Specialist, Public Works
Region of Peel
905-791-7800 x7963
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
