Oliver yard waste collection and drop-off
Where does yard waste and brush go in Oliver?
Short answer
In Oliver, yard waste goes in the organics/yard waste cart, collected every week on Monday or Friday. Branches must be under 2 cm across and 30 cm long. Larger loads can go to the Oliver Landfill, free under 500 kg per load.
Key facts
| Curbside collection | Yes. Organics/Yard Waste cart collected every week, on Monday or Friday, for residents inside the Town. Branches less than 2 cm diameter and 30 cm long are accepted in the cart.Frequently Asked Questions, Passage containing “Organics/Yard Waste collection is on Monday or Friday, every week.”; Garbage, Recycling & Organics/Yard Waste, Passage containing “Branches less than 2cm diameter and 30cm long” · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording- Starting April 7, 2025 - For residents inside the Town of Oliver, Organics/Yard Waste collection is on Monday or Friday, every week. Refer to the calendar on the Garbage, Recycling & Organics/Yard Waste Page for collection dates, map and information about what can or cannot be put in the cart. - Hay and straw - Branches less than 2cm diameter and 30cm long #### Natural Fiber-Lined Bags |
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| How to set it out | In the cart: branches less than 2 cm diameter and 30 cm long. Town chipping: branches 1/2 inch to 4 inches in diameter, bundled neatly on the boulevard by 7 a.m., free of dirt, metal and plastic, about 10 minutes of chipping per residence.Garbage, Recycling & Organics/Yard Waste, Passage containing “Branches less than 2cm diameter and 30cm long” · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording- Hay and straw - Branches less than 2cm diameter and 30cm long #### Natural Fiber-Lined Bags Fall chipping services will be available to residents during the week of October 20 - 24, 2025. Spring chipping services will be available to residents during the week of April 13 - 17, 2026. Our public works crews will be collecting branches with diameters ranging from 1⁄2 inch up to 4 inches. To assist our crews, please neatly bundle materials to maximize the volume that can be chipped within the designated time limit. Bundles should be placed exclusively on the boulevard as crews will not be entering private property. |
| Drop-off | Oliver Landfill, 498 Saddle Ridge Rd (RDOS page; the Town FAQ gives a different address). Summer, March to November: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Winter, December to February: Monday to Friday 12:00 to 3:45 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Closed all statutory holidays. Yard waste composting is offered there (Town page).Sources differ: The FAQ page gives a different landfill address (Sibco Landfill Rd, off Black Sage Road); the solid waste page says 498 Saddle Ridge Road. Landfill is run by the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen.Garbage, Recycling & Organics/Yard Waste, Passage containing “Yard waste composting is also offered at the Oliver Landfill.”; Oliver Landfill, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Oliver Landfill: Hours of Operation, Address · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingYard waste composting is also offered at the Oliver Landfill. Yard waste is free of charge under 500kg per load. The Oliver Landfill is located at 498 Saddle Ridge Road. This facility is open six days a week all year long. It is closed on Sundays, statutory holidays and Boxing Day. The Oliver Landfill can be contacted directly at 250-498-3316. Address: 498 Saddle Ridge Rd, Oliver BC Open Monday to Saturday: 10:00 am - 3:45 pm Open Monday to Friday: 12:00 pm - 3:45 pm Closed all statutory holidays. |
| Cost | Free under 500 kg per load at the Oliver Landfill. Uncovered loads are charged a double tipping fee.Garbage, Recycling & Organics/Yard Waste, Passage containing “Yard waste is free of charge under 500kg per load.” · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wordingYard waste composting is also offered at the Oliver Landfill. Yard waste is free of charge under 500kg per load. All loads delivered to the Oliver Landfill must be covered by a tarp, canopy or container to confine the load to the vehicle. All uncovered loads will be charged a double tipping fee. |
| Not accepted | Not accepted in the organics/yard waste cart: plastic of any kind (including bags labelled compostable), glass, soil and rocks, metal and rubber, pet waste and cat litter, waxed or coated paper, invasive plants (e.g. puncturevine), household garbage and recycling.Garbage, Recycling & Organics/Yard Waste, Passage containing “Plastic bags (including those labelled compostable” · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06Official wording- Plastic of any kind - Plastic bags (including those labelled compostable, biodegradable, oxo-compostable, etc) - Glass - Waxed/coated paper products - Takeout coffee cups - Invasive plants (e.g. puncturevine) - Diapers - Household garbage & recycling - Invasive plants (e.g. puncturevine) - Diapers - Household garbage & recycling Image #### Tips & Tricks - Plastic bags (including those labelled compostable, biodegradable, oxo-compostable, etc) - Glass - Soil and rocks - Liquid grease and oils - Metal and rubber products - Liquid grease and oils - Metal and rubber products - Pet waste and cat litter - Styrofoam - Coated take out boxes |
| Bylaw | Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read. |
How it works
Residents inside the Town have a weekly organics/yard waste cart, collected on Monday or Friday. Branches under 2 cm in diameter and 30 cm long are accepted in the cart.
Not accepted in the cart: plastic of any kind (including bags labelled compostable), glass, soil and rocks, metal and rubber, pet waste and cat litter, waxed or coated paper, invasive plants (such as puncturevine), household garbage and recycling.
Steps
- Put the cart out by 7 a.m. on your collection day.
- For bigger branches, watch for the Town's spring and fall chipping weeks. The crews take branches from 1/2 inch to 4 inches in diameter, bundled neatly on the boulevard by 7 a.m., free of dirt, metal and plastic, with about 10 minutes of chipping per home.
- For larger loads, take it to the Oliver Landfill, which also offers yard waste composting.
Good to know
- Landfill hours (RDOS), summer (March to November): Monday to Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Winter (December to February): Monday to Friday, 12:00 to 3:45 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Closed all statutory holidays.
- Yard waste is free under 500 kg per load. Uncovered loads pay a double tipping fee.
- The Town's FAQ gives a different landfill address (Sibco Landfill Rd, off Black Sage Road) than the 498 Saddle Ridge Road given by the Town's solid waste page and the RDOS. Call 250-498-3316 to confirm.
- Burning is not allowed in the Town. See the backyard fire answer.
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Sources
- Garbage, Recycling & Organics/Yard Waste, Town of Oliver (read 2026-11-06)
- Frequently Asked Questions, Town of Oliver (read 2026-11-06)
- Oliver Landfill, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (read 2026-11-06)
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