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title: Lions Bay yard waste collection and drop-off
question: "Where does yard waste and brush go in Lions Bay?"
place: Lions Bay, British Columbia, Canada
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category: Garbage, recycling and waste
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owner_body: Village of Lions Bay
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# Lions Bay yard waste collection and drop-off

**Question:** Where does yard waste and brush go in Lions Bay?

**Short answer:** In Lions Bay, yard trimmings go out weekly with the compostables collection, in kraft or compostable bags, in containers marked "Yard Trimmings", or in tied bundles. You can also drop them at the Public Works Yard, 5 Tidewater Way.

**Who handles it:** Municipal (Village of Lions Bay, https://www.lionsbay.ca)  
**Cost:** No separate charge for yard trimmings was found; it is part of the annual solid waste charge of $443.66 for a single-family residence. Compostable bags are sold at cost plus GST.  
**How long:** Collected weekly on Fridays with compostables.  
**Where:**
- In person: Public Works Yard drop-off, 5 Tidewater Way, Lions Bay (Fridays 6 to 9 and Saturdays 8 to 11 per the 2026 calendar)
- Phone: Public Works (Operations), 604-921-9333 ext. 1008

## Key facts

- **Curbside collection:** Yes, weekly with the compostables collection. Yard trimmings go in compostable kraft or plastic bags, in containers marked 'Yard Trimmings', or in tied bundles.
  - Source: [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657, s. 8(b)(iii), 14](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Placement of non-attractant garden waste in compostable kraft or plastic bags, or in containers clearly marked" … "‘Yard Trimmings’ or in" … "Recycling, and compostable waste shall be collected weekly"
  - Source: [2026 Solid Waste Collection Calendar](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-04/Lions%20Bay%20Collection%20Calendar%202026_4.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Collection Calendar • Buy extra pick up stickers at municipal office. Weekly curbside compostables/yardwaste: JAN FEB MAR APR • Kitchen waste and food scraps in certified"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **How to set it out:** Bylaw: tied bundles up to 1 m long of branches no more than 6 cm in diameter. The 2026 calendar says: 100 L kraft bags (140 x 30 x 15 cm), and branches less than 10 cm tied in bundles less than 1 m long. (Sources differ: Conflict: the bylaw says branches no more than 6 cm in diameter in bundles; the Village's 2026 calendar says less than 10 cm. The bylaw is followed. Bylaw also allows plastic bags; the calendar names kraft bags only. Excess weight limits not stated.)
  - Source: [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657, s. 8(b)(iii)](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf)
  - Official wording: "tied bundles no greater than 1 m long and comprising branches no" … "more than 6 cm in diameter, is permitted after 5:00 a.m."
  - Source: [2026 Solid Waste Collection Calendar](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-04/Lions%20Bay%20Collection%20Calendar%202026_4.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Yardwaste in 100 L (140 x 30 x 15 cm) kraft bags" … "Branches less than 10 cm tied in bundles less than"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Drop-off:** Public Works Yard, 5 Tidewater Way. The 2026 calendar gives Fridays 6 to 9 and Saturdays 8 to 11 and lists yardwaste in kraft bags and tied bundles among items accepted. (Sources differ: The Village's Operations page gives Friday 6-9 and Saturday 8-1 for the Works Yard drop-off of wildlife attractants and landfill waste; the Solid Waste page says Saturday 8 to 11. Hours were taken from the 2026 calendar.)
  - Source: [2026 Solid Waste Collection Calendar](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-04/Lions%20Bay%20Collection%20Calendar%202026_4.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Community Recycling Depot (Public Works Yard, 5" … "Tidewater Way, Friday 6-9, Saturday 8-11):" … "Also: wildlife attractants, yardwaste in kraft bags"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Cost:** No separate charge for yard trimmings was found; the annual single-family charge of $443.66 is for 'Garbage, Recycling and Green Waste'. Compostable bags are sold at cost plus GST.
  - Source: [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657, Schedule A](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Garbage, Recycling and Green" … "Single Family Residences Garbage, Recycling and $443.66 3.5%"
  - Source: [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665, Schedule 1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf)
  - Official wording: "Biodegradable compostables/organics bags At cost + GST"
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08
- **Not accepted:** Not confirmed. The Village does not list what is refused as yard waste.
- **Bylaw:** Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013.
  - Source: [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657, s. 1](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf)
  - Official wording: "This Bylaw may be cited as "Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013"."
  - Check: wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08

## How it works

Lions Bay collects yard trimmings every week with the compostables, on Fridays. Under the [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455](<https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf>), put them out after 5:00 a.m. on collection day in compostable kraft or plastic bags, in containers marked "Yard Trimmings", or in tied bundles. The 2026 collection calendar names kraft bags only.

## Steps

1. Pack trimmings in kraft bags, marked containers or tied bundles.
2. For branches, tie bundles up to 1 m long, with branches no more than 6 cm in diameter.
3. Put them out at your front property line after 5:00 a.m. on collection day. See the Garbage Collection answer for set-out rules.
4. Or drop them off at the Public Works Yard, 5 Tidewater Way.

## Good to know

- The [2026 calendar](<https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-04/Lions%20Bay%20Collection%20Calendar%202026_4.pdf>) gives the drop-off as Fridays 6 to 9 and Saturdays 8 to 11. The Village's Operations page gives Saturday as 8 to 1, so confirm before you go.
- The calendar describes 100 L kraft bags (140 x 30 x 15 cm) and branches less than 10 cm in diameter. The bylaw says no more than 6 cm. The bylaw is followed here.
- No separate charge for yard trimmings was found; the annual single-family charge of $443.66 covers garbage, recycling and green waste. Compostable bags are sold at cost plus GST. Drop-off charges at the Works Yard are not stated.
- The Village does not list what is refused as yard waste. Ask Public Works before putting out stumps, soil or rocks.
- Burning yard waste is not allowed. See the Backyard Fire answer.

## Official forms and pages

- [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf)
- [2026 Solid Waste Collection Calendar (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-04/Lions%20Bay%20Collection%20Calendar%202026_4.pdf)
- [Solid Waste, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/public-works/solid-waste)

## Related questions

- [Lions Bay garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/garbage-collection.md)
- [Lions Bay backyard fire and burning rules](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/backyard-fire.md)
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## The same question elsewhere

- [Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste.md)
- [West Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/yard-waste.md)
- [Bowen Island](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/yard-waste.md)
- [District of North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/yard-waste.md)
- [North Vancouver](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/yard-waste.md)
- [Gibsons](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/yard-waste.md)
- [Squamish](https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/yard-waste.md)

## Sources

- [Solid Waste and Recycling Collection Bylaw No. 455, 2013, consolidated to Bylaw 657 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-02/Bylaw%20455%20-%20Garbage%20%20%28Consolidation%20657%29_0.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [2026 Solid Waste Collection Calendar (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-04/Lions%20Bay%20Collection%20Calendar%202026_4.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Solid Waste, Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/services/public-works/solid-waste) (read 2026-11-08)
- [Fees Bylaw No. 497, 2016, consolidated to Bylaw 665 (PDF), Village of Lions Bay](https://www.lionsbay.ca/sites/2/files/2026-06/Bylaw%20497%20-%20Fees%20%28Consolidation%20BL665%29.pdf) (read 2026-11-08)

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