Seasonal Free Yard & Garden Waste Drop-Off at Landfill

To support FireSmart practices and reduce backyard burning, the RDCK waives tipping fees for Yard & Garden Waste at the Creston Landfill during the months of: April and October.

Accepted Yard & Garden Waste 

  • Hedge clippings 
  • Weeds 
  • Shrubs 
  • Shrub and tree branches (5–25 cm / 2–6″ diameter) 

Not Accepted as Yard & Garden Waste 
(These items will be charged regular tipping fees) 

  • Tree stumps 
  • Noxious weeds 
  • Infectious plant material (as identified by CFIA) 
  • Rocks, sand, waste soil 
  • Fruit or vegetable material 
  • Chipped wood waste 
  • Food waste or compostable kitchen scraps 

Important Guidelines

Limit: One pick-up truck load (≤ 2.5 m³) per customer per day 
Commercial Loads: Must be taken to a landfill and may be subject to tipping fees 
Transport: Material must be loose and secured; bags must be emptied and removed by the customer 
Declaration: All loads must be declared to the site attendant for weighing or volume estimation 
Patience: Expect delays; space may be limited and staff may restrict load numbers based on site capacity