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Leaf and Yard Waste Drop-off Sites: Seasonal Schedule
2025 Weekly Seasonal Leaf and Yard Drop-Off Site Schedule:
The weekly seasonal leaf and yard drop-off sites open one day a week between May and mid-November in North Sydney, Glace Bay and New Waterford will open for the season the Week of May 11, 2025. For more information on leaf and yard waste disposal visit Leaf and Yard Waste Options To learn more about what's accepted for disposal at the season leaf and yard drop-off sites visit Leaf and Yard Waste.
2025 Seasonal Leaf and Yard Drop-Off Site Schedule:
The North Sydney leaf and yard drop-off site on Ferris Street (off King Street) in North Sydney is open 1pm to 6pm each Thursday. The site opens for the season Thursday, May 15, 2025.
The Glace Bay leaf and yard drop-off site located at the Public Works Yard on West Avenue in Glace Bay is open 9am to 3pm each Saturday. The site opens for the season Saturday, May 17, 2025.
The New Waterford leaf and yard drop-off site located at the Public Works Yard on Ling Street in New Waterford is open 9am to 3pm each Saturday. The site opens for the season Saturday, May 17, 2025.
The Leaf and Yard Waste Drop-Off Site located at the Waste Management Facility on SPAR Road is open year round.
Sydney Leaf and Yard Waste Drop-Off Site
Depot Location: Waste Management Facility located on SPAR Road
Days of Operation: Tuesday to Saturday (year round)
Hours of Operation: 8am to 4pm
Leaf and Yard Waste ACCEPTED at the weekly drop-off sites include:
- Grass clippings and leaves
- Plant and garden waste
- Brush and hedge clippings
- Tree branches and tree limbs less than 1 inch in diameter*
* Tree branches and tree limbs larger than 1 inch in diameter and tree stumps must be brought to the leaf and yard waste drop-off site located at the Waste Management Facility. ** Sods should be taken to the leaf and yard waste drop-off site located at the Waste Management Facility.
