Waste Programs
1. Garbage Collection
Residents of the City of Brantford must limit household garbage cans to 5 bags/cans per week. Each container must weigh less than 25 kg (55 lbs). Be sure to have garbage to the curb by 7:00 a.m., but not before 7:00 p.m. the night before.
2. Merry Mulch Collection
The Merry Mulch Collection will take place from January 3 through 14, 2011. Place your Christmas tree at the curb before 7:00 a.m. on your regular Garbage Collection day. Please ensure to remove all ornaments, tinsel, tree stands and clear plastic disposable bags.
3. Yard Waste Service
SPRING/SUMMER/FALL YARD WASTE COLLECTION
April 4 to November 25, 2011.
The City of Brantford has expanded the Yard Waste Collection Program to provide pick up throughout the spring, summer and fall!
- Spring/Summer Collection (Apr. 4 - Sept. 30): maximum of 10 bags, beyond the 5 bag weekly garbage limit.
- Fall Collection (Oct. 3 - Nov. 25): maximum of 30 bags, beyond the 5 bag weekly garbage limit.
Place all grass clippings, leaves, weeds and plants out for collection in kraft paper bags or open rigid walled containers. Plastic bags are not accepted.
Place bags or containers out at curbside on regularly scheduled collection day with garbage and blue box materials. Bundle brush is also accepted with the yard waste program. Please prepare bundles no larger than 1.2m (4 feet) in length and 0.9m (3 feet) in diameter. All branches must be less than 4" in dameter. please note, one bundle of brush counts as one bag within the City's bag limit.
Remember! All weeds, leaves, grass clippings, flower bed waste and lawn raking materials can be disposed of at the Mohawk Street Landfill Site, free of charge between April 1 and November 26.
4. Holiday Collection Information
Please note that for 2011, garbage and recycling collection will not be affected by any statutory holiday, and waste collection will occur as scheduled.
Require Additional Information?
Contact: Environmental Services at 519-759-1350.
Problems with Garbage or Yard Waste Collection?
Contact: BFI at 519-756-4444.
