Comox yard waste collection and drop-off
Where does yard waste and brush go in Comox?
Short answer
In Comox, yard waste goes in the green organics cart with food waste, collected every week. Branches must be up to 3 inches across and fit inside with the lid closed. Extra yard waste can go to the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre, 3699 Bevan Road, Cumberland.
Key facts
| Curbside collection | Yes. Yard waste goes in the green organics cart together with food waste, collected every week.Organics, Organics page; Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 2027 (consolidated to March 18, 2026), s. 7(1) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingFood and yard waste are co-mingled and are collected weekly. weekly Curbside Collection of the Organics Cart |
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| How to set it out | Branches up to 3 inches (75 mm) across, fully inside the cart with the lid closed and nothing sticking out. Cart weight limits: 360 L 332.5 lb, 240 L 227.5 lb, 120 L 122.5 lb. No plastic or 'compostable' plastic bags; paper yard waste bags are fine.Organics, Organics page; Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 2027 (consolidated to March 18, 2026), s. 2 (Yard Waste) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingeach branch can be no more than 3 inches in diameter and must fit fully inside the cart 360L Cart max weight limit = 332.5 lbs 240L Cart max weight limit = 227.5 lbs 120L Cart max weight limit = 122.5 lbs be sure it is an all paper product such as a yard waste bag gardens with branches no bigger than 75 mm (3 inches) in diameter. |
| Drop-off | Extra yard waste (not kitchen waste) can go to the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre, 3699 Bevan Road, Cumberland. It is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and closed on statutory holidays. Seasonal FireSmart drop-offs are dated notices.Organics, Organics page; Animal Services | Town of Comox, Animal Services page; Facilities and Hours, Comox Strathcona Waste Management, Facilities & Hours, CVWMC · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingTake your excess organics to the landfill (Comox Valley Waste Management Centre) in Cumberland landfill at 3699 Bevan Road in Cumberland 3699 Bevan Road, Cumberland, BC V0R 1S0 Open seven days a week, 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Closed on all statutory holidays |
| Cost | Curbside collection is covered by the annual organics cart fee ($145 to $177.58 in 2026 by cart size). At the landfill, yard waste costs $65 per tonne, with a $10 minimum charge for loads of 0 to 100 kg (Bylaw 720, effective Jan 9, 2026).Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2058 (consolidated to June 10, 2026), Schedule B, Table 3; Yard Waste Drop-off news release, News release, Apr 8, 2025; Comox Strathcona Waste Management Tipping Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 720 (consolidated to January 8, 2026), Bylaw 720 Schedule A, item 17 Yard Waste · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingSize 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 120 L $145.00 $153.70 $162.92 $172.69 $183.06 240 L $156.85 $166.26 $176.23 $186.81 $198.02 240 L $156.85 $166.26 $176.23 $186.81 $198.02 360 L $177.58 $188.24 $199.53 $211.50 $224.19 1.2 Cart Exchange Application Fees you will only be charged the yard waste rate of $65 per tonne (or $10 for loads under 150 kilograms) Yard Waste1 $10/0-100 kg $65/tonne Effective Jan 9, 2026 |
| Not accepted | Dirt, sod, soil, rocks, stumps and lumber; branches over 3 inches across; invasive plants and weeds (put in the garbage cart); plastic, glass, metal; plastic bags, even if labelled compostable.Organics, Organics page, Not accepted list · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingdirt / sod / soil / rocks /stumps / lumber branches over 3 inches in diameter invasive plants & weeds plastic bags / plates or cutlery (even if they are labelled as compostable or biodegradable) |
| Bylaw | Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 2027Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 2027 (consolidated to March 18, 2026), title; Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 2027 (consolidated to March 18, 2026), s. 2 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingSOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT BYLAW NO. 2027 grass clippings and vegetation removed from trees, shrubs and |
How it works
Yard waste goes in the green organics cart with your food waste. It is collected every week under the Town's Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 2027.
Steps
- Cut branches to no more than 3 inches (75 mm) across and fit them fully inside the cart with the lid closed and nothing sticking out.
- Keep within the cart weight limits: 360 L, 332.5 lb; 240 L, 227.5 lb; 120 L, 122.5 lb.
- Use paper yard waste bags if you wish. No plastic bags, even ones labelled compostable.
- Extra yard waste (not kitchen waste) can go to the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre, 3699 Bevan Road, Cumberland. It is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and closed on statutory holidays (Comox Strathcona Waste Management hours).
Good to know
- Not accepted in the cart: dirt, sod, soil, rocks, stumps and lumber; branches over 3 inches across; invasive plants and weeds (put in the garbage cart); plastic, glass, metal.
- Landfill cost: yard waste is $65 per tonne, with a $10 minimum charge for loads of 0 to 100 kg, under regional Bylaw 720 (effective January 9, 2026). Check current rates with Comox Strathcona Waste Management.
- The Town has run seasonal free FireSmart yard-waste drop-offs at 1200 Knight Road in spring and fall. These are dated notices, not a standing service.
- Burning yard waste on a residential lot is not allowed. See the backyard fire answer.
Official forms and pages
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Sources
- Organics, Town of Comox (read 2026-11-06)
- Solid Waste Management Bylaw No. 2027 (consolidated to March 18, 2026) (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
- Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 2058 (consolidated to June 10, 2026) (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
- Facilities and Hours, Comox Strathcona Waste Management (read 2026-11-06)
- Comox Strathcona Waste Management Tipping Fees and Charges Bylaw No. 720 (consolidated to January 8, 2026) (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
- Yard Waste Drop-off news release, Town of Comox (read 2026-11-06)
- Animal Services | Town of Comox (read 2026-11-06)
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