Belcarra yard waste collection and drop-off
Where does yard waste and brush go in Belcarra?
Short answer
Belcarra has no curbside yard waste collection. Take green waste to Bin B at the Village Waste & Recycle Depot, or stack branches at the roadside for the Village's once-a-year tree chipping. Larger amounts go to the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre.
Key facts
| Curbside collection | No curbside yard waste collection. The Village runs a roadside tree chipping program once a year on a date it announces; branches are stacked at the front of the property.Roadside tree chipping notice 2026, 2026 chipping notice; Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), s. 32 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThe chipping program shall only take place once per year. The municipality may provide large item pickup and roadside tree chipping services on designated dates and impose a user fee for such services. |
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| How to set it out | Bylaw: clean stacked branches up to 15 cm (6 in) across. The 2026 notice says branches up to 10 cm (4 in) across, piles no bigger than 1 m x 1 m x 3 m, out before 7:30 a.m. on chipping day, larger ends facing the direction of travel.Sources differ: The bylaw definition (15 cm) and the 2026 notice (10 cm) differ; the value follows the bylaw as required, but follow the current notice for pickup. The "green waste" definition in the bylaw uses branches under 10 cm.Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), s. 2 definition of roadside tree chipping material; Roadside tree chipping notice 2026, 2026 chipping notice · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordinguncontaminated, clean stacked tree or shrub branches, up to 15cm Pile size must not exceed 1.0M x 1.0M x 3.0M branches up to 0.1 metres (4 inches) in diameter |
| Drop-off | Bin B (organics, green waste) at the Village Waste & Recycle Depot, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, Thursday to Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m., closed Wednesdays. Larger amounts go to the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, 995 United Boulevard.Waste & Recycle Depot (WARD), WARD page; Contact Us, Contact Us page; Roadside tree chipping notice 2026, 2026 chipping notice; Bin B Green Waste sign, Bin B sign · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBin B – Organics Composting (Green Waste) Waste & Recycle Depot Hours: Thursday to Tuesday, 7:30am to 7:00pm (closed Wednesdays) Take your larger amounts to the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre at 995 United Boulevard Yard trimmings, plants, flowers |
| Cost | Depot use is covered by the annual user fee ($706 per parcel). Roadside chipping: the first 4 m³ is free and each additional 4 m³ pile is $25 (maximum 3 piles).Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Schedule 10 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingAuthorized User (per parcel of real property improved or $706.00 per annum first 4 cubic metres (128 ft3) of material No charge each additional 4 cubic metres (128 ft3) of material $25.00 each pile |
| Not accepted | Chipping excludes blackberry vines, firewood, grass, ivy, lumber, bagged or piled leaves, metal, nails, rocks, root balls, sod, soil, stumps, wire, and vegetation with thistles, thorns or irritants. Unsuitable piles are tagged and must be removed by the owner.Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), s. 2 definition of roadside tree chipping material; Roadside tree chipping notice 2026, 2026 chipping notice · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingblackberry vines, firewood, grass, ivy, lumber, bagged or piled leaves, metal, nails, rocks, root balls, sod, soil, stumps, or wire Unsuitable piles will be tagged and will be left for appropriate removal by the Resident or Owner vegetation with thistles, thorns or irritants |
| Bylaw | Village of Belcarra Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), s. 1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingVillage of Belcarra Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 |
How it works
There is no curbside yard waste collection. Green waste goes to Bin B (organics) at the Village Waste & Recycle Depot, 4084 Bedwell Bay Road, open Thursday to Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and closed Wednesdays. Larger amounts go to the United Boulevard Recycling and Waste Centre, 995 United Boulevard. Once a year the Village runs roadside tree chipping on a date it announces; branches are stacked at the front of the property.
Steps
- Stack clean branches up to 15 cm (6 in) across at the front of your property by the announced date.
- Check the current chipping notice for the date and the pile rules.
- Remove anything the crew leaves tagged as unsuitable.
Good to know
- The 2026 chipping notice says branches up to 10 cm (4 in) across, piles no bigger than 1 m x 1 m x 3 m, out before 7:30 a.m. on chipping day, larger ends facing the direction of travel. This is stricter than the bylaw, so follow the current notice for pickup.
- The first 4 m³ is free and each additional 4 m³ pile is $25 (maximum 3 piles). The 2026 notice says each residence gets one free pile that does not need a tag.
- Chipping excludes blackberry vines, firewood, grass, ivy, lumber, bagged or piled leaves, metal, nails, rocks, root balls, sod, soil, stumps, wire, and vegetation with thistles, thorns or irritants. Unsuitable piles are tagged and must be removed by the owner.
- Depot use is covered by the $706 annual parcel fee.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Waste & Recycle Depot (WARD), Village of Belcarra (read 2026-11-08)
- Roadside tree chipping notice 2026 (PDF), Village of Belcarra (read 2026-11-08)
- Recycling and Refuse Collection and Removal Regulation Bylaw No. 422, 2010 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra (read 2026-11-08)
- Bin B Green Waste sign (PDF), Village of Belcarra (read 2026-11-08)
- Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 517, 2018 (PDF, consolidated), Village of Belcarra (read 2026-11-08)
- Contact Us, Village of Belcarra (read 2026-11-08)
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