Summer has arrived early at the Saanich Yard and Garden Waste Drop-Off with longer hours on Mondays to meet the greater demand of residents during warmer weather months.Summer Hours:
Monday – Open (9am to 8pm)
Tuesday to Saturday – Open (9am to 5pm)
Sunday and Stat Holidays – Closed
Fridays and Saturdays are the busiest drop-off days. So, residents may want to consider planning drop-offs during slower times such as late-morning and early-afternoon to avoid longer wait times.
You can check to see how busy the drop off area is on Saanich’s webcam
There are some restrictions on what can be dropped off.
YES:
leaves
tree needles / cones
grass clippings
plants
branches (no larger than 2m in length and 5cm in diameter)
NO:
soil, sod, tree root balls
ashes, rock, demolition wood
animal waste
If you need to dispose of an invasive species plant – find out how at https://www.saanich.ca/EN/main/community/natural-environment/invasive-species-noxious-weeds-wildlife/invasive-plants/invasive-plant-disposal.html
