Hamilton’s yard waste collection resumes this week but with modifications
Published April 20, 2020 at 12:50 pm
The City of Hamilton announced recently that leaf and yard waste curbside collection will temporarily resume on Monday (April 20).
The City of Hamilton announced recently that leaf and yard waste curbside collection will temporarily resume on Monday (April 20).
For this altered service, the City said crews will collect leaf and yard waste bi-weekly, in alternating parts of the City.
Starting Monday, Ancaster, Dundas, Flamborough, Glanbrook and Stoney Creek. Beginning the week of April 27, yard waste will be collected from homes on the Hamilton mountain and across the lower city.
The bi-weekly rotation will continue until late June, or longer if required.
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“We’ve been thinking for the last couple of weeks about how we can provide services in a modified fashion,” said Hamiton’s Director of Emergency Operations Centre, Paul Johnson at a virtual media briefing last week.
“This is a good example of that and we really appreciate the public’s patience and understanding.”
This program change will help the City to manage reduced staffing levels resulting from the COVID-19 emergency.
Residents are asked to ensure their leaf and yard waste is at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday morning during the week of their pick up. City crews will pick up the bags or containers before the end of the week.
There is no change to the collection of garbage, recycling, green cart or bulk pick up.
