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Esquimalt yard waste collection and drop-off

Where does yard waste and brush go in Esquimalt?

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

Short answer

In Esquimalt, yard waste does not go in the garbage or kitchen scraps bins. Take it to the Esquimalt/View Royal drop-off at 605 Canteen Road, open Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is free for Esquimalt and View Royal residents with proof of residency.

Key facts

Curbside collectionYard waste is not collected in the Township's garbage or kitchen scraps bins and may not be placed in them. Residents bring it to the drop-off at 605 Canteen Road.Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw 2014, No. 2815, s. 15.4, 15.1; Garbage bin information, Banned materials · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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No person shall deposit yard waste in any regulation garbage or kitchen scraps container for
An occupier of property within the Township may utilize the yard waste transfer station for the
yard and garden waste- In 2006, the Capital Regional District banned yard and garden waste from the garbage.
How to set it outAccepted at the drop-off: leaves, branches up to 3 inches in diameter, grass clippings and soft garden materials.Yard & Garden Waste, Accepted compost materials · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Branches up to 3” in diameter
Drop-offEsquimalt/View Royal Yard and Garden Transfer Station, 605 Canteen Road, Tuesday to Sunday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed statutory holidays; phone 250-883-8683. Non-resident owners and commercial haulers use Ellice Recycle, 524 David Street, Victoria (fee).Yard & Garden Waste · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Hours of operation are Tuesday to Sunday from 8 am –5 pm. The facility is closed for statutory holidays.
Esquimalt/View Royal Yard and Garden Transfer Station is located at 605 Canteen Road.
Telephone: 250-883-8683
can drop-off their yard and garden waste at Ellice Recycle located at 524 David Street, Victoria for a fee.
CostFree for Esquimalt and View Royal residents with proof of residency. Non-residents and commercial haulers pay at Ellice Recycle (regular depot rates).Yard & Garden Waste · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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This service is free to Esquimalt and View Royal residents. Please have proof of residency with you when you use this service.
Regular depot rates will apply at this location.
Not acceptedRock, concrete and soils.Yard & Garden Waste, Not accepted · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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- Branches up to 3" in diameter - Grass clippings - Soft garden materials ### Not accepted: - Rock - Concrete - Soils
- Grass clippings - Soft garden materials ### Not accepted: - Rock - Concrete - Soils Find out more about CRD Organic Waste Recycling Options.
- Rock - Concrete - Soils Find out more about CRD Organic Waste Recycling Options. Related links
BylawSolid Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw, 2014, No. 2815 (Part 6, Yard Waste)Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw 2014, No. 2815, s. 1.1 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL BYLAW, 2014,
NO. 2815.

How it works

The Township's garbage and kitchen scraps bins are not for yard waste, and the Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw No. 2815 bans it from them. No Township page describes curbside yard-waste pickup. Residents bring it to the Esquimalt/View Royal Yard and Garden Transfer Station at 605 Canteen Road.

Steps

  1. Load leaves, branches up to 3 inches in diameter, grass clippings and soft garden materials.
  2. Take them to 605 Canteen Road, Tuesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed statutory holidays). Phone 250-883-8683.
  3. Bring proof of residency. Drop-off is free for Esquimalt and View Royal residents.

Good to know

  • Not accepted: rock, concrete and soils.
  • Non-resident owners and commercial haulers use Ellice Recycle, 524 David Street, Victoria, and pay a fee. The bylaw says non-residents without ID pay the fee set at the time.
  • No bundle or bag size or weight limits are stated on the Township's Yard & Garden Waste page. Ask Public Works at 250-414-7108 if you have a large load.
  • Burning yard waste is prohibited. See backyard fires.

Official forms and pages

The same question in other places

View Royal · Victoria · Colwood · Saanich · Oak Bay · Langford

Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality →

Sources

  1. Yard & Garden Waste, Township of Esquimalt (read 2026-11-06)
  2. Garbage bin information, Township of Esquimalt (read 2026-11-06)
  3. Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Bylaw 2014, No. 2815 (PDF) (read 2026-11-06)

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