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Terrace yard waste collection and drop-off

Where does yard waste and brush go?

Terrace, British ColumbiaChecked against official textSources read 2026-11-05

Short answer

In Terrace, curbside yard waste goes in the green organics cart on your regular collection day. Larger amounts can be dropped off free at the Public Works yard, 5003 Graham Avenue, on Mondays only, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., from the second week of April to the third Monday in November.

Key facts

Curbside collectionYes. The City web page says yard waste goes in the green organics cart on your regular weekly collection day. The Solid Waste Bylaw (s. 10.1) says yard waste is set out in certified compostable or brown kraft paper bags, weekly from mid-April to mid-November.Sources differ: The bylaw (s. 10.1) says yard waste is to be set out in certified compostable or brown kraft paper bags, while the City web page says it goes in the green cart. Both are given; organics are collected weekly all year.Garbage, Organics & Recycling, Curbside Yard Waste Pickup; Solid Waste Operations Bylaw 2130, s. 13(4) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Curbside yard waste is picked up in your green cart on your regular collection day only.
Residential Yard Waste
collection shall be weekly from mid-April to mid-November.
Only Organics or Yard Waste as defined shall be set out for collection in the Organics Cart.
Yard Waste shall be placed in certified compostable bags or brown kraft
Residential Yard Waste collection shall be weekly from mid-April to mid-November.
How to set it outBylaw: yard waste means leaves, clippings, trimmings, flowers, weeds and branches under 12 mm thick and 1 m long, in certified compostable or brown kraft paper bags, max 22 kg (50 lb) each. Web page for the green cart: branches and prunings under 10 cm thick and 50 cm long.Sources differ: The bylaw's definition of Organics allows tree branches under 75 mm; its definition of Yard Waste says under 12 mm. The City web page for the green cart allows up to 10 cm thick and 50 cm long. The bylaw is quoted first.Solid Waste Operations Bylaw 2130, s. 1.0, 10; Garbage, Organics & Recycling, Curbside Organics and Yard Waste · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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small branches less than 12 mm (1/2 inch) in diameter and less than
Yard Waste shall be placed in certified compostable bags or brown kraft
Maximum bag weight shall be 22 kgs (50 lbs).
small branches and prunings less than 10 cm (4 in) thick and 50 cm (20 in) long
Drop-offFree at the City Public Works yard, 5003 Graham Ave, Mondays only, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., from the second week of April to the third Monday in November. Also accepted at the RDKS Thornhill Transfer Station, 3016 Old Lakelse Lake Road: Mon 12 to 7 p.m., Tue and Fri 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat and Sun 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Wed and Thu.Garbage, Organics & Recycling, Yard Waste Drop-Off; 2026 Curbside Collection Schedule, 2026 schedule; Solid Waste Facilities, Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, Thornhill Transfer Station: hours · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
Location: 5003 Graham Ave.
Hours: Mondays ONLY, from 8:30am - 4pm, starting the second week in April and available until the third Monday in November.
3016 Old Lakelse Lake Road
Yard Waste Drop Off is from April 13th – November 16th.
Mon: 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Tues: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wed: CLOSED Thurs: CLOSED
Sat: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
CostFree at the Public Works drop-off. Curbside yard waste is included in the basic collection charge ($12.50 a month for refuse collection). The RDKS Thornhill Transfer Station charges tipping fees: minimum $10, covering up to 200 lbs (90 kg).Garbage, Organics & Recycling, Yard Waste Drop-Off; Solid Waste Operations Bylaw 2130, Schedule A; Solid Waste Facilities, Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, Thornhill Transfer Station: general information · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
for FREE at the City's Public Works yard
Yard Waste Collection
included with basic charges
A minimum charge of $10 applies and covers up to 200 lbs. / 90 kgs. of material.
Not acceptedDrop-off: food scraps, food-soiled paper, building materials, household refuse, tree stumps and large branches. Curbside green cart: fecal matter, diapers, plastics, and invasive plants. Also no animal carcasses, manure, rocks, soil or sod.Garbage, Organics & Recycling, Yard Waste Drop-Off; Garbage, Organics & Recycling, Curbside Organics; Solid Waste Operations Bylaw 2130, s. 9(3) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
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Not accepted: food scraps, food-soiled paper products, building materials, or any household refuse
no tree stumps, large branches
Examples of items that are not acceptable: fecal matter, diapers, and plastics.
Do NOT place invasive plants in your curbside yard waste
Animal carcasses, slaughter waste, excrement, and manure shall not be
BylawCity of Terrace Solid Waste Operations Bylaw No. 2130-2017Solid Waste Operations Bylaw 2130, s. 25 · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-06
Official wording
This Bylaw may be cited as "City of Terrace Solid Waste Operations Bylaw No.

How it works

The City's web page says curbside yard waste is picked up in your green organics cart on your regular collection day. For more, the City runs a free drop-off at its Public Works yard. The Solid Waste Operations Bylaw differs: it says yard waste is set out in certified compostable or brown kraft paper bags, with weekly yard waste collection from mid-April to mid-November. Confirm with the City if unsure.

Steps

  1. For small amounts, use the green cart, following the City's guidance.
  2. For more, bring it to 5003 Graham Avenue on a Monday between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m., from the second week of April to the third Monday in November. Check the City's annual collection schedule for the exact dates and holiday changes.
  3. Check in with the attendant at the front gate and follow the posted signs and 10 km/h speed limit.
  4. Brown compostable paper bags are preferred. There is no bag limit at drop-off.

Good to know

  • The bylaw defines yard waste as leaves, clippings, trimmings, flowers, weeds and small branches under 12 mm (1/2 inch) thick and 1 m long, in bags of at most 22 kg (50 lb). The City's green cart page allows branches and prunings under 10 cm (4 in) thick and 50 cm (20 in) long. The bylaw is the rule; confirm with the City.
  • Not accepted at drop-off: food scraps, food-soiled paper, building materials, household refuse, tree stumps and large branches.
  • Not accepted in the green cart: fecal matter, diapers, plastics and invasive plants. Animal carcasses, manure, rocks, soil and sod are also not allowed.
  • The yard waste is free at the drop-off. At the curb it is included in the basic collection charge.
  • The Regional District's Thornhill Transfer Station also takes yard and garden waste. It charges tipping fees, with a $10 minimum for up to 200 lbs (90 kg). Hours and fees are on the RDKS site.

Official forms and pages

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Sources

  1. Garbage, Organics & Recycling, City of Terrace (read 2026-11-05)
  2. 2026 Curbside Collection Schedule, City of Terrace (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  3. Solid Waste Operations Bylaw 2130 (PDF) (read 2026-11-05)
  4. Solid Waste Facilities, Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine (read 2026-11-05)

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