Salmo yard waste collection and drop-off

Where does yard waste and brush go in Salmo?

Salmo, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-08

Short answer

In Salmo, the Village collects compostable yard and garden waste at the curb twice a year, in spring and fall clean-up. Put it out in see-through bags by 8:00 a.m., with branches bundled into stacks. The RDCK transfer station takes it free in May and October.

Key facts

Curbside collection	Yes, twice a year (spring and fall clean-up). Compostable yard and garden waste goes out at the curb by 8:00 a.m. in see-through bags, with branches bundled into stacks. The Village posts each year's dates.Recycling and Garbage, Spring & Fall Clean-up · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording The Village picks up compostable yard and garden waste twice a year – once in the spring and once in the fall. all compostable waste must be bagged in see-through bags and that all branches must be bundled into stacks.
How to set it out	Compostable waste in see-through bags, branches bundled into stacks, all at the curb by 8:00 a.m. each day. Waste not following these guidelines is not removed.Recycling and Garbage, Spring & Fall Clean-up · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording All compostable waste for pick up and removal must be placed out on the curbside by 8:00 am each day. Any waste not following these guidelines will not be removed.
Drop-off	RDCK Central (Salmo) Transfer Station, 550 Emerald Road: Wednesday and Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., closed statutory holidays.Recycling and Garbage, Transfer Station · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording The RDCK operates the Central (Salmo) Transfer Station for your additional garbage disposal needs. Wednesday & Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cost	Curbside spring and fall clean-up is paid through the yearly utility bill. At the transfer station, yard and garden waste is free in May and October only; user fees apply the rest of the year.Recycling and Garbage, Garbage collection; Transfer Station · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording a service paid for as part of your yearly Utility Bill along with spring and fall clean-up and your water and sewer services Yard & Garden Waste accepted for free in May and October (only). User fees apply the rest of the year.
Not accepted	Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.
Bylaw	Not confirmed. Not found in the official sources that were read.

How it works

The Village runs a spring and fall clean-up. Compostable yard and garden waste goes out at the curb by 8:00 a.m. each day in see-through bags, with branches bundled into stacks. Waste that does not follow these guidelines is not removed. Each year's dates are posted on the Village garbage and recycling page.

Steps

Check the Village website for this year's clean-up dates.
Put compostable waste in see-through bags and bundle branches into stacks, at the curb by 8:00 a.m.
Or take it to the RDCK Central (Salmo) Transfer Station, 550 Emerald Road, Wednesday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (closed on statutory holidays).

Good to know

Curbside clean-up is paid through the yearly utility bill.
At the transfer station, yard and garden waste is free in May and October only. User fees apply the rest of the year; ask the RDCK for the rates.
No bag or bundle size or weight limit is stated.
No list of materials not accepted was found beyond the bagging rules.
No bylaw on yard waste collection was found. See the backyard fire answer before burning.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

Recycling and Garbage, Village of Salmo (read 2026-11-08)
Utilities, Village of Salmo (read 2026-11-08)
Contact, Village of Salmo (read 2026-11-08)

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