Spring Yard Waste Clean-Up Week is again being held in the City.
And for the week of May 10 to 15, Council has approved waiving landfill fees for the disposal of ‘winter debris’ making the decision at the regular meeting of Council Monday.
Winter debris is identified as grass,leaves, broken tree branches, grass mixed with garbage and debris that has collected and accumulated on properties during the winter months, explained Lyndon Hicks – Solid Waste and Environmental Programs Manager with the City Monday.
This program will not cover tree pruning, disposal of entire trees, construction, demolition or household materials such as furniture, lumber, carpet, beds or mattresses.
In addition to what can be taken to the landfill with the waived fees, the person must be a Yorkton resident and must submit their valid driver’s licence with a Yorkton civic address (no post office box numbers will be allowed under the program).
Only small loads are accepted under the program being cars, vans, half ton trucks, sport utility vehicles, and utility trailers are eligible.
The program will run from May 10to 15, 2021 during regular landfill hours Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday, 8:00 amto 6:00 pm.
