Cumberland yard waste collection and drop-off
Where does yard waste and brush go in Cumberland?
Short answer
In Cumberland, yard waste goes in your organics container, collected weekly from single family homes at no additional cost. Branches can go out in tied bundles. You can also take yard waste to the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre at 3699 Bevan Road. Burning is not allowed.
Key facts
| Curbside collection | Yes. Unlimited organics and yard waste is collected weekly from all single family residences. Residents supply their own container and may mix yard waste with kitchen scraps. Branches and prunings can go out in tied bundles instead.Organics, Organics and Yard Waste Collection page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingUnlimited organics and yard waste is collected weekly from all single family residences in the Village. You must supply your own container and you may mix your yard waste with your kitchen scraps in the same container. |
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| How to set it out | Containers up to 77 litres and under 22 kg. Branches and prunings can be tied in secure bundles with jute or hemp (no nylon), no longer than 90 cm, no wider than 60 cm across and under 22 kg; no single branch thicker than 7.6 cm (3 in).Organics, Organics and Yard Waste Collection page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingBranches and prunings do not have to be in a container if they are tied in secure bundles with jute or hemp (no nylon). These bundles cannot be longer than 90cm (36in), wider than 60cm (24in) in diameter and weigh more than 22 kg (49 pounds). Individual branch diameter cannot exceed 7.6cm (3in) |
| Drop-off | Comox Valley Waste Management Centre, 3699 Bevan Road, Cumberland (a Comox Strathcona Waste Management facility).Solid Waste, Comox Strathcona Waste Management Service · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingMore solid waste services are offered at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre located at 3699 Bevan Road in Cumberland |
| Cost | No additional cost to homeowners for the curbside organics program.Organics, More Information about the Program · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingThere is no additional cost to homeowners to participate in the program. |
| Not accepted | Plastic of any kind (including bags labeled biodegradable or compostable), coffee cups, Styrofoam, metal, rubber or glass, pet waste and kitty litter, diapers, and invasive plants (Himalayan Blackberry, common Morning Glory, Giant Hogweed). Bins with unacceptable materials are left at the curb.Organics, What stays out of your curbside organic container; Solid Waste, Food and Yard Waste Program · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingPlastic, including plastics and bags labeled biodegradable and compostable Invasive plants: Himalayan Blackberry, common Morning Glory, Giant Hogweed Food/yard waste bins with unacceptable materials will be left at the curb. |
| Bylaw | Solid Waste Bylaw No. 1003, 2014Solid Waste Bylaw No. 1003, 2014 (consolidated January 6, 2020), Title page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08Official wordingSolid Waste Bylaw No. 1003, 2014 |
How it works
Cumberland collects unlimited organics and yard waste weekly from all single family residences, at no additional cost to homeowners. You supply your own container and may mix yard waste with kitchen scraps. The rules are in the Solid Waste Bylaw No. 1003.
Steps
- Use a container up to 77 litres and under 22 kg.
- For branches and prunings, tie secure bundles with jute or hemp (no nylon), no longer than 90 cm, no wider than 60 cm across and under 22 kg. No single branch may be thicker than 7.6 cm (3 in).
- Put it out on your collection day. Check the day on the Solid Waste page.
Good to know
- Not accepted: plastic of any kind (including bags labelled biodegradable or compostable), coffee cups, Styrofoam, metal, rubber or glass, pet waste and kitty litter, diapers, and invasive plants (Himalayan Blackberry, common Morning Glory, Giant Hogweed). Bins with unacceptable materials are left at the curb.
- You can also take yard waste to the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre, 3699 Bevan Road, a Comox Strathcona Waste Management facility. Hours and drop-off rates are on the cswm.ca site.
- Burning yard waste is no longer allowed in the Village.
Official forms and pages
The same question in other places
Courtenay · Comox · Campbell River · Powell River · Port Alberni · Qualicum Beach
Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality →
Sources
- Organics, Village of Cumberland (read 2026-11-08)
- Solid Waste, Village of Cumberland (read 2026-11-08)
- Solid Waste Bylaw No. 1003, 2014 (consolidated January 6, 2020) (PDF) (read 2026-11-08)
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