Yard waste collection will resume the week of March 1 through 5 for all Penticton residents with curbside waste collection. Yard waste is picked up bi-weekly in the City-issued yard waste cart on your regular day of collection. To ensure yard waste is collected, place your waste at the curb no later than 7:00am on your regular day of collection.
When filling your City-issued yard waste cart, please keep the following in mind:
- Only plant materials are accepted, such as grass clippings, leaves, plant trimmings, branches, pine needles and cones.
- Non-organic materials are not accepted, such as plastic bags, biodegradable plastics, garden hoses, soil bags, plant pots, etc.
- Please do not compact the materials into the cart as it may not empty when tipped.
- Put all yard waste loosely into the cart and ensure the lid remains closed.
“Unlimited yard waste pickup gives residents the opportunity to get their yards and gardens ready for spring,” said the City’s Community Sustainability Coordinator, David Kassian. “When preparing your yard waste for collection, please ensure that any plastic and garbage is disposed of separately.”
Spring unlimited yard waste collection dates are March 29 to April 2, and April 26 to 30, 2021.
Consider signing up for automated garbage, recycling and yard waste reminders by visiting www.penticton.ca/garbagereminder.
For more information, please consult the latest Curbside Garbage & Recycling Calendar available at City Hall, City Yards, or at www.penticton.ca/yardwaste.