Free tree debris from ice storm drop-off extended

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo will extend the free drop-off at transfer stations for branches and brush from the recent ice storm until Saturday, January 18, 2014.  Residents who bring segregated loads of their tree debris to the Cambridge (201 Savage Drive) or Waterloo (925 Erb Street West, Gate 2) transfer stations will have their tipping fee waived up to and including Saturday, January 18, 2014.  

The curbside collection of properly prepared storm debris for diversion with Christmas trees will be coming to an end with the end of the tree collection program on Saturday, January 11.  Properly prepared storm debris will still be collected after this date, but will go to the landfill as garbage.  Residents wishing to divert their storm debris for composting are asked to please bring it to a transfer station, or hold it until the start of the seasonal yard waste program at the end of March.

Information regarding the proper preparation of yard waste, and the 2014 yard waste collection schedule can be found on the Region’s website under Seasonal Services at www.regionofwaterloo.ca/waste.  If you have any questions regarding collection, please call customer service at 519-883-5100.

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 Media contact:

 Cari Rastas Howard, Project Manager, Waste Management Programs choward@regionofwaterloo.ca, 519-883-5100 ext. 8412