The City of Burlington offers a loose-leaf collection service in the fall in conjunction with the Halton Region's yard waste collection service.
Collection dates and zones
The city is divided into three zones for leaf collection. Each zone has different collection dates. Be sure to have your loose leaves out by the date listed on your Zone. Leaves placed to the curb after your collection date will not be picked up if the crews have already completed your street. Any remaining leaves should be mulched or bagged for Halton Region's yard waste pick up.
Try our new interactive leaf collection tracker to check leaf collection boundaries and progress made by road crews each day. The map is updated by 7 p.m. daily to reflect ongoing progress.
Note: If the map indicated that only half the street has been collected, crews may be finished for the day and will return the next day.
Zone one - Nov. 11 - 15
Loose-leaf collection will begin for zone one and lasts for one week. Have your loose leaves at the curb by Nov. 11 at 6 a.m. to ensure pickup.
Zone two - Nov. 18 - 22
Loose-leaf collection will begin for zone two and lasts for one week. Have your loose leaves at the curb by Nov. 18 at 6 a.m. to ensure pickup.
Zone three - Nov. 25 - 29
Loose-leaf collection will begin for zone three and lasts for one week. Have your loose leaves at the curb by Nov. 25 at 6 a.m. to ensure pickup.
Leaf collection guidelines
To ensure that everyone's leaves are collected, please make sure:
- Not to block sidewalks, bike lanes or crowd traffic lanes when moving your leaves to the curb
- To place leaves at the curb, shoulder or boulevard no more than two days before your zone's collection date
- Leaves do not contain branches or other debris
- To not place your leaves in ditches in front of your house or over catch basins
- Not to place garbage bags or bins, blue boxes or green carts on top of loose-leaf piles
- To remove all obstructions, such as parked vehicles, sports equipment and basketball nets
Leaf disposal alternative
If you do not wish to use our loose-leaf collection service, you can also:
- Compost leaves in your backyard composter
- Deliver leaves to the Halton Waste Management Site in paper bags or in bulk for composting
- Mulching leaves to use in gardens, flowerbeds, or on your yard
Bagged leaf and yard waste collection
Halton Region provides bagged leaves and yard waste collection on the same day as your garbage pick-up. This program is separate from our loose-leaf collection and ends in December. For more information, visit Halton Region's Waste Recycling Sorting Guide or dial 3-1-1.
Leaf Collection Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
View some of our frequently asked questions about our loose-leaf collection program.
Where can I find updates on the loose-leaf collection program and schedule? |
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Call 905-335-7777 or email city@burlington.ca. Updates will also be shared on this page and through the City’s social media accounts. |
Why has only half the street been collected? |
| Staff may be finished for the day and will return the next day. |
Why were my leaves not picked up? |
| There may have been a vehicle parked near the pile, or the pile may have had branches and other garden debris in it. If there was a parked car, we will attempt another pick up weather and time permitting. If the pile had branches or other debris in it, you are responsible for removing the leaves. |
Will you still pick up leaves if it snows? |
| This program is weather dependent. If there is a snowstorm or freezing rain, pick up dates may be delayed or cancelled. If this happens, you will need to bag your leaves for Halton Region's yard waste pick up. |
The loaders went by and left a mess. Will they be cleaning this up? |
| If weather permits, a sweeper will follow behind loader crews. This may take one to two days. |