The City of Guelph will begin curbside collection of residential yard waste starting today.
Yard waste will be collected at the curb every other week on your regular grey cart days until June, the city said in a news item on its web site.
"This change was made to help residents while the public waste drop-off is closed as part of the City’s response to slow the spread of COVID-19," said the city.
Residents can bag or bundle their yard waste.
The rules:
- Loose yard waste must be placed in paper bags, or in a clearly labeled container. This includes:
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leaves
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hedge trimmings
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woody plants (e.g. vines or rose bushes)
- Grass clippings are not accepted in green carts or during curbside yard waste collection.
- Bags and containers must not weigh more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds) each.
- Brush, branches and tree limbs with a diameter less than 5 centimetres (2 inches) must be tied up with string or twine (no plastic or metal) in bundles no larger than one metre (three feet) long by 0.6 metres (two feet) wide and weighing no more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds) each.
- Use leaves and grass clippings in your yard
Some yard waste can provide vital nutrients to lawns and gardens. Try these tips for a healthy landscape:
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Use mulched leaves on the lawn to help control weeds and create healthier growing conditions
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Leave grass clippings on the lawn to decompose and release organic matter and valuable nutrients into your lawn. This is known as grasscycling.
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Try home composting—it provides free, nutrient-rich organic matter for lawns and gardens
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In between yard waste collection, you can top up your green cart with yard waste (except grass clippings).