‘Leaf’ it to us! Fall Leaf Collection Program begins today

As the days get cooler and the leaves begin to fall, it’s the perfect time to cozy up and contact the City of Lethbridge to collect your leaves. The Fall Leaf Collection Program is back to help residents dispose of fallen leaves.

Starting today, October 1, until November 7, residents can contact 311 to arrange a free pick-up for their leaves. Customer service staff will submit a request and provide the caller with a date when they can expect their leaves to be collected. Collections will take place from October 7 to November 14.

To prepare for your collection:

• Leaves must be put into paper yard waste bags so they can be composted together.
• Place bagged leaves in the same spot your waste collection cart is normally collected. (If your collection spot is in your front yard, place them where your property meets the sidewalk and not on the street)
• Ensure there aren’t any waste collection carts or other obstacles within 1.5 metres (3 feet) of your bagged leaves.
• Have your bags out 24 hours ahead of your pick-up date.

Only paper yard waste bags are accepted for the Fall Leaf Collection Program. Paper yard waste bags are available for purchase at retail stores throughout Lethbridge.

There is no limit on the number of bags which may be set out for collection, but each bag must not exceed a weight limit of 10 kg (25 lbs). Residents can request up to two collections.

Alternatively, leaves can be mulched, composted, placed in the green cart or dropped off at any of the City's yard waste and recycling depots, which are open until November 16.

Curbside green carts will be picked up weekly before switching to biweekly collection in early November.

For more information on the Fall Leaf Collection Program, please contact 311 or visit lethbridge.ca/FallLeafCollection.

For Public Inquiries:
Call or chat with 311 | Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.