| collection schedule | Garbage/organics every 14 days; recyclables every 7 days; metals/appliances last Friday monthly; waste wood first Friday monthly (Apr-Nov). | s. 4.24(a), s. 4.24(b), s. 4.24(c) |
| sorting required | True | s. 4.28 |
| container or bag limit | Garbage max 25kg/bag; recyclables max 15kg/bag; organics in green cart max 100kg; leaves max 20 bags; branches max 5 bundles. | s. 4.40(e), s. 4.40(f), s. 4.40(g), s. 4.40(h) |
| accepted or banned | Banned from landfill: organics, cardboard, tires. Not permitted for collection: hazardous waste, sharps, asbestos, industrial waste. | s. 4.01, s. 4.41 |
scout note
Town of Yarmouth bylaw regulating solid waste collection and disposal. Effective July 10, 2006, last amended March 13, 2025. Governs separation, storage, placement, and collection of waste.