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Creston yard waste collection and drop-off

Where does yard waste and brush go in Creston?

Creston, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-06

Short answer

In Creston, yard waste is collected at the curb three times a year by Public Works: one week in spring and two non-consecutive weeks in fall. You can also drop it off at Sullivan Stone for $2 a load, or at the RDCK Creston Landfill. Burning yard waste is banned at all times.

Key facts

Curbside collectionYes. Collected three times a year by Public Works: one week in spring and two non-consecutive weeks in fall. Usually the week after the Easter long weekend, the week after the Thanksgiving long weekend, and the full week after Remembrance Day (weather permitting). Use rigid weather-proof containers or Kraft paper bags.Yard Waste, Yard Waste page; Solid Waste Management and Curbside Collection Regulations Bylaw No. 1959, Part 6, s. 6.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Yard waste is collected three times a year once in the spring and twice in the fall by the Public Works crew.
Spring: the week immediately following the Easter long weekend.
Fall pickup #1: the week immediately following the Thanksgiving long weekend.
Fall pickup #2: the full week immediately following Remembrance Day.
Three times per year, for one week in the Spring and for two, non-consecutive, weeks in
How to set it outContainers or Kraft paper bags up to 50 lbs (23 kg) each, unlimited number. Branches up to 15 cm (6 in) thick, cut into 1 m lengths and bundled. No plastic bags. Keep separate from the other containers at the curb.Yard Waste, Yard Waste page; Solid Waste Management and Curbside Collection Regulations Bylaw No. 1959, s. 6.1(a), (c), (e) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Each Yard Waste container/ bag can weigh up to 50 lbs (23 kg).
Plastic bags are not permitted and will not be picked up.
branches and prunings, a maximum of 15 cm (6”) in diameter must be cut into 1 metre
no plastic bags will be accepted;
Yard Waste must be placed in a separate location than Containers on the property
Drop-offSullivan Stone, 501 Helen Street: leaves, grass clippings, soil and plants (no branches or wood), Monday to Friday during regular business hours. RDCK Creston Landfill, 1501 Mallory Road: Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed statutory holidays (hours as of August 1, 2026).Yard Waste, Yard Waste page; Resource Recovery Facilities, RDCK, RDCK Facility Operating Hours, Creston Landfill · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Yard and garden waste is accepted at Sullivan Stone for $2 per load - 501 Helen Street.
NO branches or wood products.
Monday to Friday, during regular business hours.
Yard waste can also be taken to the RDCK Landfill (1501 Mallory Road) at any time during their normal
Tuesday to Saturday | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm (PST Pacific Standard Time)
Closed on all Statutory Holidays
CostSullivan Stone: $2 per load. RDCK Landfill: the going rate for Yard and Garden Waste, but free in April and October only (set by the RDCK).Yard Waste, Yard Waste page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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accepted at Sullivan Stone for $2 per load
During the months of April and October (only) the Creston Landfill accepts Yard & Garden Waste for FREE.
Yard waste taken to the landfill will be charged at the going rate for ‘Yard and Garden Waste’.
Not acceptedCurbside: plastic bags, non-compostable material, branches over 15 cm (6 in) wide, and branches or prunings longer than 1 m. Sullivan Stone: no branches or wood products.Yard Waste, Yard Waste page; Solid Waste Management and Curbside Collection Regulations Bylaw No. 1959, s. 6.1(d) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Branches wider than 15cm (6") will not be accepted.
Plastic bags are not permitted and will not be picked up.
no non-compostable material will be picked up; and,
BylawSolid Waste Management and Curbside Collection Regulations Bylaw No. 1959, 2022 (Part 6)Solid Waste Management and Curbside Collection Regulations Bylaw No. 1959, s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Solid Waste Management and Curbside Collection Regulations
Bylaw No. 1959, 2022

How it works

The Town collects yard waste at the curb three times a year: one week in spring and two non-consecutive weeks in fall. Dates are subject to change due to weather, and actual dates are announced in Town news. The rules are in Part 6 of the Solid Waste Management and Curbside Collection Regulations Bylaw No. 1959. The Regional District of Central Kootenay (RDCK) runs the Creston Landfill.

Steps

  1. Put yard waste out by 7:00 a.m. in rigid weather-proof containers or Kraft paper bags, up to 50 lbs (23 kg) each. There is no limit on the number.
  2. Cut branches up to 15 cm (6 in) thick into 1 m lengths and bundle them.
  3. Keep yard waste separate from garbage, food waste and recycling at the curb.
  4. If your pickup is missed, call Town Hall at 250-428-2214.

Good to know

  • Not accepted at the curb: plastic bags, non-compostable material, branches over 15 cm (6 in) wide, and branches or prunings longer than 1 m.
  • Sullivan Stone, 501 Helen Street, takes leaves, grass clippings, soil and plants (no branches or wood), Monday to Friday during regular business hours, for $2 per load.
  • The RDCK Creston Landfill, 1501 Mallory Road, takes yard waste Tuesday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., closed statutory holidays (hours as of August 1, 2026). It is free in April and October only; otherwise the going rate for Yard and Garden Waste applies. Check the RDCK for current hours and rates.
  • Do not burn yard waste. The Open Burning Bylaw bans it at all times, even though the Town's permit page still lists leaves and weeds.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Yard Waste, Town of Creston (read 2026-11-06)
  2. Solid Waste Management and Curbside Collection Regulations Bylaw No. 1959 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)
  3. Resource Recovery Facilities, RDCK (read 2026-11-06)

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