Tofino yard waste collection and drop-off

Where does yard waste and brush go in Tofino?

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

Short answer

In Tofino, yard waste goes in the green organics cart, collected every week by the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (ACRD) for homes of four or fewer units. Branches may be up to 24 inches long and 2 inches thick. Other yard waste can go to the West Coast Landfill.

Key facts

Curbside collection	Yes. Grass clippings, tree trimmings and garden waste go in the green organics cart, collected every week by the ACRD (homes of four or fewer units).Sources differ: District Bylaw No. 1070 s. 3.9(a) says owners arrange their own disposal of garden refuse (older text); the ACRD page says yard waste is collected at the roadside. Following the current ACRD page.Organics, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, ACRD Organics page; Sort'nGo West Coast, Let's Connect ACRD, Sort'nGo - West Coast page; Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection and Regulation Bylaw No. 1070, 2008 (consolidated), s. 3.9(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording you can dispose of grass clippings, tree trimmings and garden waste at the roadside Organics are collected every week. Commercial/multi-family buildings are not part of the service at this time. all bulky waste and garden refuse;
How to set it out	Branches in the cart: maximum 24 inches (two feet) long and two inches in diameter. No plastic bags, even if labelled compostable.Organics, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, ACRD Organics page; Sort'nGo West Coast, Let's Connect ACRD, Sort'nGo - West Coast page, Commonly Misunderstood Waste Items · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording the maximum length for branches in the cart is 24 inches, or two feet, with a two-inch diameter No plastic bags - even if labelled compostable, plastics don't belong in the green cart including plastic Keurig coffee filters, produce stickers, fasteners/bands and plastic bags of food leftovers. Please discard the food remains in the green bin - just not the plastic bag!)
Drop-off	West Coast Landfill, 1500 Alaska Pine Road: Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sunday and statutory holidays. Organics and residential branches are accepted.West Coast Landfill, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, West Coast Landfill page · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording West Coast Landfill is located at 1500 Alaska Pine Road Monday to Friday - 10 am to 4 pm Saturday - 10 am to 4 pm Closed Sunday Residential Branches \| $10.00 per load
Cost	Curbside: included in the ACRD collection service (fee not stated in readable text). Landfill: residential branches $10 per load; organics $115 per tonne, $5 minimum or $5 per 20 L bucket.West Coast Landfill, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, West Coast Landfill fees · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Residential Branches \| $10.00 per load Organics \| $115.00 per tonne \| $5.00 minimum / $5.00 per 20 L Bucket
Not accepted	Invasive species such as knotweed and blackberry (put these in the garbage), plastic bags (even compostable), pet feces, and branches longer than 24 inches or thicker than 2 inches.Organics, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, ACRD Organics page; Sort'nGo West Coast, Let's Connect ACRD, Sort'nGo - West Coast page, Commonly Misunderstood Waste Items · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Invasive species, such as Knotweeds or blackberry bushes, can not be included in the green cart and should be disposed of in the garbage. Pet feces is not permitted and should go in the garbage
Bylaw	No bylaw found for the green-cart yard waste rules; they come from the ACRD Sort'nGo program. District of Tofino Bylaw No. 1070, 2008 s. 3.9(a) leaves garden refuse to the owner.Garbage and Recyclable Materials Collection and Regulation Bylaw No. 1070, 2008 (consolidated), s. 3.9(a) · Wording matched the official text retrieved 2026-11-08 Official wording Every owner or occupier of property shall be responsible to make their own all bulky waste and garden refuse;

How it works

Grass clippings, tree trimmings and garden waste go in the green organics cart in Tofino. The ACRD collects it every week from homes of four or fewer units. Apartments and businesses haul organics to the landfill.

Steps

Put yard waste in the green cart. Line it with newspaper or paper bags only.
Cut branches to no more than 24 inches (two feet) long and two inches in diameter.
For larger loads, take them to the West Coast Landfill, 1500 Alaska Pine Road. It is open Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Sunday and statutory holidays. Phone 250-726-2727.

Good to know

No plastic bags, even if labelled compostable.
Not accepted in the green cart: invasive species such as knotweed and blackberry (put these in the garbage), pet feces, and branches longer than 24 inches or thicker than 2 inches.
No weight limit for yard waste in the cart was found.
At the landfill, residential branches are $10 per load. Organics are $115 per tonne, with a $5 minimum or $5 per 20 L bucket. Loads of garbage containing organics are charged double the standard tipping fee.
The District's Bylaw No. 1070 says owners arrange their own disposal of garden refuse. This is older text; the ACRD page says yard waste is collected at the roadside, so confirm with the ACRD.
Burning yard waste is banned by the Outdoor Burning Bylaw. See the backyard fire answer.