THUNDER BAY — The city will be collecting leaf and yard waste at the end of the month.
Residents' leaf and yard waste will be collected curbside between May 21 and May 31 on their regular recycling days.
Only paper bags will be accepted for leaf and yard waste.
Bags are available at most hardware and grocery stores. Each filled bag must weigh less than 18 kg (40 lbs.).
Residents may also leave branches and brush at the curb for collection.
Bundles of branches must be less than one metre (39 inches) long and 61 cm (24 inches) in diameter, tied with string or rope.
There is no limit on the number of bags for leaf and yard waste collection.
Residents should place the waste at the curb before 7 a.m. on their regular recycling day, as indicated on their waste collection calendars.
Grass clippings are not accepted.
A list of areas, zones and collection days was provided in the release by the city.
Area 1, Zone 1 Tuesday, May 28
Area 1, Zone 2 Tuesday, May 21
Area 2, Zone 1 Wednesday, May 29
Area 2, Zone 2 Wednesday, May 22
Area 3, Zone 1 Thursday, May 30
Area 3, Zone 2 Thursday, May 23
Area 4, Zone 1 Friday, May 31
Area 4, Zone 2 Friday, May 24
