You can help extend the life of the landfill by diverting natural waste from the landfill. The City of Cornwall collects leaves, branches, yard waste, Christmas trees, and Halloween pumpkins seasonally. The City does not collect compost, but encourages residents to participate in backyard composting.
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Leaf and Yard Waste Collection |
Collection takes place on the following dates in 2021. Please set out your leaf and yard waste on your regular collection day:
Outside of these dates:
Leaf and yard waste collection occurs on the same day as your weekly garbage and recycling during its collection period. All leaf and yard waste must be put to the curb for collection after 7 p.m. the day before collection or before 7 a.m. the day of collection. An unlimited number of bags can be set out. Helpful Hint: To prevent paper bags from getting wet underneath, you can use labelled reusable containers or you can place the paper bags on top of a plastic tarp. This prevents the paper bags from breaking when collected by the pitchers. Size and Weight:Leaf and yard waste collection must follow the following size and weight requirements:
Restrictions:Leaf and Yard waste paper bags or containers that contain the following will not be collected:
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Branches |
Branches must be set out in tied bundles no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet by 3 feet. Please note that cured wood and construction waste is not accepted as part of the Leaf and Yard Waste program. These items must be brought directly to the landfill. Outside of Leaf and Yard Waste collection, branches are not collected at the curb. Branches can be brought directly to the landfill at 2590 Cornwall Centre Road. The charge for disposing of branches is a $10 minimum, or $62 per tonne. |
Christmas Tree Collection |
The City of Cornwall also offers a once annual Christmas tree collection service. This service is for REAL trees only, large fake trees must be delivered to the landfill, or dismantled and placed in a garbage bag. If your Christmas tree is still in good condition consider donating it to a family in need. Dates for Christmas Tree collection for 2020 can be found in the Waste Collection Calendar. Program Information:Christmas trees are collected once a year for one week in January, there is currently no limit to the amount of Christmas trees you can put at the road. Please place your Christmas trees out on the same day as your recycling and garbage collection date during that week. If you miss the Christmas Tree collection, your tree must be taken to the landfill for recycling, it will not be collected with the garbage. There is a fee associated with the recycling of Christmas trees, it is $62.00 per tonne or $10.00 minimum fee. Christmas Trees must be put to the curb for collection after 7:00 pm the day before collection or before 7:00 am the day of collection. For example if Christmas Tree collection happened on Monday, a resident could place their Christmas tree out after 7:00 pm on Sunday, but before 7:00 am on Monday. Helpful Hint: To prevent Christmas Trees from being left behind, please ensure that they are not on top of a snow bank or frozen into a snow bank. This helps us collect the Christmas trees in a time efficient matter. |
Composting and Organics |
Currently the City of Cornwall does not have an organics program, meaning we do not provide our residents with curbside organic waste (green bin) collection. CompostingThe City is promoting composting in order to reduce the amount of organic waste going to landfill. Organic waste that goes to landfill creates a harmful greenhouse gas called Methane. Methane has a potency that is 30 times higher then Carbon dioxide, which contributes to heat trapping in our atmosphere. The City of Cornwall currently composts leaf and yard waste material for this specific purpose, and is encouraging residents to help reduce their greenhouse gas impact by purchasing a composter and participating in back yard composting. Composting is fairly simply and can be completed all year round! For more information on Composting visit the resources listed below. |
Grasscycling |
The concept of grasscycling is simple – when cutting the grass, simply remove the bag from your lawnmower and leave the clippings on the lawn. The clippings provide water and nutrients to the lawn as they decompose, making it easier to maintain a healthy lawn. It also cuts out the time and effort needed to bag the clippings and reduces the amount of waste that ends up in the landfill. There are numerous other benefits to grasscycling:
How to grasscycle:
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861 Second Street West, Box 877, Cornwall ON, K6H 5T9
T.: 613-937-1777
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