Paper bags are the best option for leaf and yard waste collection!
These bags remain durable while sitting at the curbside. During the composting process: paper bags grind easily and biodegrade quickly as leaves and yard waste are blended with food waste from green carts. Plastic bags and biodegradable bags often get stuck in grinding equipment - they do not break down.
Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
Residents may place three (3) bags of leaves and a green cart during their regular bi-weekly collection. If residents do not place a green cart during regular collection, they may place four (4) bags of leaves for collection.
Leaves may be placed in:
- a green cart, with lid closed
- heavy duty, paper yard waste bags
- clear, colourless plastic bags
Branches and limbs:
- may be up to 3 feet long, each individual piece may be of a diameter no greater than 2 inches
- branches must be tied into bundles weighing no more than 55 lbs per bundle
- may be placed in a green cart for collection, ensuring branches are cut according to the above-listed dimensions
Town of Bridgewater
Residents receive leaf & yard waste collection twice a year. These wastes will be collected on your regular collection day, during these times:
May 8 - 12, 2017
November 20 - 24, 2017
Leaves and yard waste may be placed in:
- a green cart, with lid closed
- Heavy duty, paper yard waste bags
- clear, colourless plastic bags
- biodegradable bags
Branches and limbs:
- No longer than 3 feet, each individual piece must be of a diameter no greater than 2 inches
- branches must be tied into bundles weighing no more than 55 lbs per bundle
Leaf & Yard Waste is Collected Year Round in the Town of Bridgewater during Green Week (Green Cart & Garbage collection):
· 5 bags of leaves or bundles of branches will be collected, if a green cart is placed curbside
· 6 bags of leaves or bundles of branches will be collected, if a green cart is not placed curbside
Town of Mahone Bay
Residents receive leaf & yard waste collection during the spring and fall:
May 15, 2017
November 20, 2017
Leaves and yard waste may be placed in:
- a green cart, with lid closed
- Heavy duty, paper yard waste bags
- clear, colourless plastic bags
Branches and limbs:
- No longer than 3 feet, each individual piece must be of a diameter no greater than 2 inches
- branches must be tied into bundles weighing no more than 55 lbs per bundle
Leaf & Yard Waste is Collected Year Round in the Town of Mahone Bay during Green Week (Green Cart & Garbage collection):
· 5 bags of leaves or bundles of branches will be collected, if a green cart is placed curbside
· 6 bags of leaves or bundles of branches will be collected, if a green cart is not placed curbside
Leaf & yard waste is also accepted at the Lunenburg Regional Community Recycling Centre. Please note that an organic waste tipping fee will apply.
