As a result of the snow and the weather forecast, leaf collection for 2017 has ended.
Trucks used for leaf collection are the same trucks used for snowfighter operations (plowing, sanding, salting). Leaf collection equipment has now been changed over to allow for snowfighter operations.
It is the property owner's responsibility to take unwanted leaves to Halton Regional Waste Management site.
A loose leaf collection service is provided to Burlington residents in the fall of each year. This program is in addition to the yard waste collection service provided by Halton Region.
Please follow the guidelines below to help make sure everyone's leaves are collected:
- Know your collection dates and avoid raking leaves to the road too early
- watch for new dates and areas for 2017
- Please make sure leaves do not contain branches or other debris. Leaves mixed with other waste will not be collected.
- Remove all sports equipment, including basketball nets, parked vehicles and other obstructions from the road to allow city crews clear access to leaf piles.
- Make sure loose leaves are not covering catch basins or in the ditches to prevent flooding.
- Place leaves up to the edge of the curb or roadway (but not on the road) in a loose pile so city equipment can reach them.
- Avoid placing leaves on sidewalks and walkways.
- Do not place garbage bags, garbage bins, Blue Boxes or GreenCarts on top of loose-leaf piles.
2017 Loose Leaf Collection Schedule
2017 Collection Status
|
Pick up area Pick up date(s) |
1 Nov. 6 - 10 |
2 Nov. 13 - 17 Dec. 4 - 8 |
3 Nov. 20 - 24 Dec. 7 - 15 |
4 Nov. 27 - |
|
1st pick up |
completed |
completed |
completed |
completed |
|
2nd pick up |
completed |
completed |
cancelled due to weather and forecast |
N/A |
completed = crews have completed this area and finished the scheduled leaf pick up.
in progress = crews are in this area and are currently collecting leaves.
scheduled = crews will come to this area as close to the scheduled week as work allows to collect the leaves along curbs in this area.
Bagged Leaf and Yard Waste Collection
Halton Region continues to provide collection of bagged leaves and yard waste on the same day as your garbage pick up. This program is a separate program from Burlington's loose leaf collection. For more information, visit Halton Region's yard waste webpage or dial 311.
Leaf Disposal Alternatives
If you do not wish to use Burlington's loose leaf collection service, other disposal options are possible:
- Mulch leaves to use in gardens, flowerbeds, or leave them on your yard.
- Compost leaves in your backyard composter.
- Deliver leaves to the Halton Waste Management Site in paper bags or in bulk for composting.