Leaf and Yard Waste
Leaf and yard waste are collected from April until November in urban areas.
Find your zone
Residents who live outside of zones 1, 2 and 3 can bring leaf and yard waste free of charge to Norfolk's transfer stations in paper bags or bulk for composting. Loads of brush and branches will be charged the regular tipping fee.
Calendar Schedule for 2025
Pick-up is for urban areas only. You can put out your leaf and yard items following the guidelines below on your regular garbage and recycling collection day.
Pick-up weeks by Zone:
Zone 1: April 7 to 11 and April 21 to 25
Zones 2 and 3: April 14 to 17, and pick up on April 19 due to Good Friday, and April 28 to May 2.
Pick-up weeks by Zone:
Zone 1: May 5 to 9 and May 20 to 24 (note: Monday, May 19, no pick-up due to Victoria Day)
Zones 2 and 3: April 28 to May 2, May 12 to 16 and May 26 to 30
Pick-up weeks by Zone:
Zone 1: June 2 to 6
Zone 2: June 9 to 13
Zone 3: June 16 to 20
No leaf and yard pick-up from June 23 to 30.
Pick-up weeks by Zone:
Zone 1: July to 11
Zone 2: July 14 to 18
Zone 3: July 21 to 25
No pick-up July 28 to 31
Pick-up weeks by Zone:
Zone 1: August 11 to 15
Zone 2: August 18 to 22
Zone 3: August 25 to 29
*Book your bulky item pick up by August 22 for pickup August 25 to 29.
Pick-up weeks by Zone:
Zone 1: September 8 to 12
Zone 2: September 15 to 29
Zone 3: September 22 to 26
Pick-up weeks by Zone:
No pick-up from October 1 to 17.
Zones 1 – 3: Weekdays, October 20 to 31
Pick-up weeks by Zone:
Zones 1 – 3: Weekdays, November 3 to 28
When to put your leaf and yard bags out
Enter your address below for your zone's leaf and yard waste schedule. You can also download the waste calendar (PDF) or install the Recycle Coach app on your mobile device.
Guidelines
- All leaves and yard waste must be placed curbside in brown paper leaf bags with the tops rolled shut
- Plastic bags will not be collected
- There is no bag limit for paper bags
- Weight limit is 18kg (40lbs) per bag
- Do not include garbage, burnt leaves, flower pots, or animal waste allowed
- Trimmings may be tied or bundled in less than 3’ (91 cm) lengths
- No plastic twine or metal ties on bundles
Residents are reminded not to rake or blow leaves onto streets or neighbouring properties, in accordance with By-law 2004-213. Leaves can block catch basins, create slippery conditions on sidewalks and roads, and interfere with street sweeping operations.
Other options to dispose of your leaves
- Mulch leaves to use in gardens or flowerbeds, or leave them on your grass
- Compost leaves in your backyard composter
Contact Us
ServiceNorfolk
50 Colborne Street South
Simcoe, Ontario
N3Y 4H3
Phone: 519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK, extension 0
