{"title":"Squamish yard waste collection and drop-off","question":"Where does yard waste and brush go in Squamish?","slug":"yard-waste","place":{"path":"ca/bc/squamish","name":"Squamish","region":{"code":"bc","name":"British Columbia"},"country":{"code":"ca","name":"Canada"}},"category":{"slug":"garbage-and-recycling","name":"Garbage, recycling and waste"},"owner":"municipal","owner_label":"Municipal","owner_body":{"name":"District of Squamish","url":"https://squamish.ca"},"short_answer":"Put yard waste in the Squamish organics tote and close the lid for pickup. If it is full, keep excess material for another collection or compost it at home.","aliases":[],"cost":"Organics collection and processing are included in the annual solid waste fee. There is no separate charge for the organics tote.","how_long":null,"where":[{"type":"phone","label":"Municipal Hall","value":"604-892-5217"}],"documents":[],"forms":[],"related":[{"slug":"backyard-fire","title":"Squamish backyard fire and burning rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/backyard-fire/"},{"slug":"fireworks","title":"Squamish fireworks rules","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/fireworks/"},{"slug":"garbage-collection","title":"Squamish garbage collection: schedule, carts and limits","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/garbage-collection/"}],"nearby":[{"place":"ca/bc/lions-bay","name":"Lions Bay","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/lions-bay/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/bowen-island","name":"Bowen Island","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/bowen-island/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/west-vancouver","name":"West Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/west-vancouver/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/gibsons","name":"Gibsons","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/gibsons/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver-district","name":"District of North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver-district/yard-waste/"},{"place":"ca/bc/north-vancouver","name":"North Vancouver","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/north-vancouver/yard-waste/"}],"topic":{"title":"Yard waste collection in British Columbia, by municipality","url":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/yard-waste/"},"facts":{"curbside":{"label":"Curbside collection","value":"Organics collection is weekly from spring to fall. During the rest of the year it is every other week on recycling days. Put the unlocked organics tote out by 7:45 a.m.","short":"Yes, weekly spring to fall, else every other week","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://squamish.ca/home-and-property/recycling-and-waste-management/residential-garbage-and-waste-collection/","title":"Curbside Collection","section":"Curbside organics schedule and set-out","quotes":["District of Squamish provides curbside collection for garbage, recycling, and organics through a contract with GFL Environment.","## Neighbourhood Schedules Garbage and recycling are collected on alternating weeks. Organics are collected weekly from Spring to Fall and biweekly on recycling days during the rest of the year.","1. Collect food scraps and food soiled paper in your kitchen container. You can line your kitchen container with newspaper or paper bags, or use it on its own. Plastic bags of any type are not permitted - even those that claim they are compostable. Watch this YouTube video demonstrating how to make a liner from newspaper or download these instructions. The \"Green Lid\" compostable bins are also acceptable. 2. Empty your kitchen container into your organics tote and layer with yard waste if possible. Rinse your kitchen catcher regularly. 3. Place your unlocked organics totes curbside by 7:45 am on your collection day."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"preparation":{"label":"How to set it out","value":"Close the organics tote lid and put the tote at the curb by 7:15 a.m.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://squamish.ca/home-and-property/recycling-and-waste-management/residential-garbage-and-waste-collection/","title":"Curbside Collection","section":"Organics Collection","quotes":["Please ensure your yard waste/organics totes are closed at the time of collection.","Totes must be placed curbside by 7:15 a.m."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"drop_off":{"label":"Drop-off","value":"Take excess yard material to the Squamish Landfill Public Depot for a fee.","short":"Squamish Landfill Public Depot (fee)","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://squamish.ca/home-and-property/recycling-and-waste-management/residential-garbage-and-waste-collection/","title":"Curbside Collection","section":"Organics Collection","quotes":["If you have more organic or yard waste than you can fit in your tote, you can stockpile it until you can fit it in your tote at a later date, use a backyard composter, leave grass clippings on the lawn, take it to the Squamish Landfill Public Depot for a small fee, or ask your neighbours if they have any extra space."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"cost":{"label":"Cost","value":"Organics collection and processing are included in the annual solid waste fee. There is no separate charge for the organics tote.","short":"Included in annual solid waste fee","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://squamish.ca/home-and-property/recycling-and-waste-management/residential-garbage-and-waste-collection/","title":"Curbside Collection","section":"Curbside collection, tote sizes and utility charges","quotes":["Residents have a choice of garbage tote size. Annual Solid Waste Utility charges vary based on the size chosen. The annual Solid Waste Utility charges include garbage, recycling and organics collection. The single solid waste fee also covers the cost of collection and processing of recycling and organics. There is no additional charge for a recycling or organics tote."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"not_accepted":{"label":"Not accepted","value":"Keep plastic bags out, including bags labelled compostable. Pet waste, kitty litter, lined paper bags and cigarettes also do not belong in the organics tote.","status":"stated","sources":[{"url":"https://squamish.ca/home-and-property/recycling-and-waste-management/residential-garbage-and-waste-collection/","title":"Curbside Collection","section":"Organics, excluded material and lining the tote","quotes":["* Pet waste or kitty litter * Lined paper bags e.g. pet food bags * Cotton balls and dental floss * Cigarettes and cigarette butts * Vacuum bags Tips for proper organics collection 1. Collect food scraps and food soiled paper in your kitchen container. You can line your kitchen container with newspaper or paper bags, or use it on its own. Plastic bags of any type are not permitted - even those that claim they are compostable. Watch this YouTube video demonstrating how to make a liner from newspaper or download these instructions. The \"Green Lid\" compostable bins are also acceptable."]}],"check":{"result":"matched","text_date":"2026-11-09"}},"bylaw":{"label":"Bylaw","value":null,"status":"unknown","reason":"not_found","note":"Checked Curbside Collection - District of Squamish; not found there.","sources":[]}},"facts_summary":{"total":6,"stated":5,"matched":5,"none":0,"unknown":1},"body_markdown":"## How it works\n\nSort the load before choosing a disposal option. Leaves and grass, woody branches, soil and mixed rubbish can be handled differently even when they all come from the same garden cleanup. Organics collection is weekly from spring to fall. During the rest of the year it is every other week on recycling days. Put the unlocked organics tote out by 7:45 a.m.\n\n## Steps\n\n1. Check the accepted materials in [Curbside Collection](https://squamish.ca/home-and-property/recycling-and-waste-management/residential-garbage-and-waste-collection/). Make a list of what you have, including the approximate size of branches and whether the material is bagged. Check the accepted materials for the cart, collection event or drop-off site you plan to use.\n2. Read the preparation instructions before tying bundles or loading a vehicle. Confirm site hours and any charge for your kind of load before making a trip.\n\n## Good to know\n\n- Take excess yard material to the Squamish Landfill Public Depot for a fee.\n- Organics collection and processing are included in the annual solid waste fee. There is no separate charge for the organics tote.\n- Keep plastic bags out, including bags labelled compostable. Pet waste, kitty litter, lined paper bags and cigarettes also do not belong in the organics tote.\n- If the load includes a material outside the published list, describe it to the operator before mixing it with accepted yard waste.\n- For a question about the material, branch size and whether the load is loose or bagged, call the Municipal Hall at 604-892-5217.","sources":[{"url":"https://squamish.ca/home-and-property/recycling-and-waste-management/residential-garbage-and-waste-collection/","title":"Curbside Collection","accessed":"2026-11-09"},{"url":"https://squamish.ca/about/contact-and-feedback/","title":"Squamish municipal office contact information","accessed":"2026-11-09"}],"sources_read":"2026-11-09","review":{"status":"machine_checked","badge":"Checked against official text","label":"Checked by script, not yet by a person: the official wording behind 5 of 6 facts was matched to the official text; 1 could not be confirmed."},"urls":{"html":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/yard-waste/","markdown":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/yard-waste.md","json":"https://govhandbook.com/ca/bc/squamish/yard-waste.json"}}