Christmas Tree Collection

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Reminder:
Set your Christmas tree out in accordance to the City’s Christmas tree collection requirements.

Collection day:
Christmas tree collection occurs on your regular collection day during a predetermined two week time frame in January. Refer to the collection schedule for your specific collection dates.

Collection time:
Place your Christmas trees at the curb no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the night before collection and no later than 7:00 a.m. the day of collection. The time of collection in your area may change at any time.

Placement of materials:
•	Christmas trees buried in snow banks may not get pick-up. Ensure trees are accessible
•	For easy identification for the contractor, please have clear separation for each waste stream
•	Ensure all materials place out for collection are in accordance with the City’s set out requirements
•	Please place your collectable materials at the curbside for collection. Do not place collectible materials on the road, as it may pose a hazard to vehicular traffic
•	Keep waste materials separate from your neighbours

Prepare trees properly:
•	Remove all tinsel, ornaments, plastic bags and tree stands

Permitted length:
•	Christmas trees can be no larger than 2.13 m. (7 ft.). Christmas trees larger than 2.13 m. (7 ft.) must be cut in half. Large tree can not fit into our collection vehicles.

Forgot to put your Christmas tree out for collection?
If you miss your Christmas tree collection dates, your can take your tree to the Compost Facility (no charge) or wait until the start of the City’s Spring leaf and yard collection program. Please see the Compost Facility section in this website for the compost facility location and hours of operation.

Leaf and Yard Learn More Here
> Set Out Requirements
> Grasscycling
> Backyard Composting
> Composting Facility
> Landscapers
> Asian Long-Horned Beetle
> Christmas Tree Collection
> Alternative Disposal Options

Remove all tinsel, ornaments,
plastic bags and tree stands
before setting your tree out
for collection

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