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Giant Hogweed or Wild Parsnip

This item can be hazardous to safety or health.

This item has options for disposal.

On private property

• Place all invasive plants in a secured plastic bag, then put the bag in your garbage (grey) cart.
• Do not compost Giant Hogweed or Wild Parsnip.
• Do not put Giant Hogweed or Wild Parsnip in your yard waste or organics bin.
• You can also hire a lawn care professional to remove Giant Hogweed or Wild Parsnip.

On public property

• If you find Giant Hogweed or Wild Parsnip in a park or other area, call 3-1-1.

Additional information:

• Ministry of the Environment Wild Parsnip fact sheet (PDF).
• Ministry of the Environment Giant Hogweed fact sheet (PDF).