We want your leaf and yard waste to support our composting program at the Kenora Area Landfill.
Accepted materials
- Leaves
- Grass clippings
- Garden waste (not organics)
Not accepted
- Kitchen waste
- Milled lumber
- Brush
- Stumps
- Tree limbs greater than 25 millimeters
Look for the green bin
April 1 to October 31, drop off acceptable materials in the green compost bin.
Packaging leaf and yard waste
1) Use a compostable or paper bag
2) Empty a smaller container into the green bin.
Do not use a plastic bag.
Fees
None. This is a free service!
Things to know
Check at local hardware stores to purchase compostable bags.
Leaf and yard waste is not included in curbside collection.
Our composting process
We transport the leaf and yard waste to Kenora Area Landfill.
Windrows are made with the leaf and yard waste.
The windrows are turned and watered until they turn into compost.
The compost becomes landscaping material at the landfill site.
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