Fall Leaf Collection

October 01, 2025

What is the program?

Every October and November, the FREE Fall Leaf Collection program provides residents the option of having their fallen leaves picked up in paper yard waste bags for composting. The program does not accept branches, sod, soil or stumps. For other yard waste materials, please use your Green Cart, the Yard Waste Dropoff Sites or the Waste and Recycling Centre (Landfill).

FAQs

How can I participate?

Bag your fallen leaves in paper yard waste bags. Please limit the weight of each bag to 25lbs (10 kg) or less.
Schedule your free pickup by calling 311 between October 1 and November 7 during business hours and we will provide you with an approximate pickup date. Collections take place between October 7 and November 14.
Place your bags in the area where your garbage is normally collected, at least 1.5 metres (3 feet) from the cart, 24 hours prior to your scheduled pickup date. Please close the top of the bag to ensure your leaves get picked up.

If your bags are missed, please call 311.

Where do the leaves go?

Leaves and paper yard waste bags are taken to the Waste and Recycling Centre (Landfill) to be composted.

Other options for leaves and yard waste.

Residents can:

Place their leaves in their Green Cart for collection
Drop their leaves off at one of our Yard Waste Dropoff Sites.
Bring their extra leaf material to the Waste & Recycling Centre (Landfill)
Compost or mulch at home by starting your own backyard composter.

City Hall
910 4 Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB T1J 0P6

Phone: 311
or 403-320-3111 (if outside of Lethbridge)

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