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Yard Waste

Landfills in Canada are quickly filling up and one-third of landfill waste is made up of compostable materials. Diverting this waste from the landfill means that our facilities will last longer and our costs reduced. Grass and leaves are organics that should be and can be composted at no charge.

Yard waste can also be dropped off, free of charge, at Lorette Solid Waste Management Facility. 

Branches are also accepted at the facilities and are chipped at no charge. To facilitate chipping of branches in a safe manner, it is requested the tree trunks/branches be no longer than 5 feet in length and do not exceed 12" diameter. If the diameter exceeds 12", we then request that the tree trunks/branches be cut in 16" or 18" lengths.

Credit card or debit card forms of payment only accepted at the facilities.


Lorette Residents: 
*Important Information for 2026 below*

Due to Health and Safety concerns for employees associated with curbside collection of yard waste, as well as the increasing costs associated with the program, the Municipality has had to make the difficult decision to discontinue curbside collection of grass and leaves.

The Municipality recognizes the importance of waste diversion and the fiscal responsibility associated and will therefore construct a drop-off site for bags of grass and/or leaves. This depot will be open to residents on Friday April 24th, 2026, on the same property as the dog park, as shown in the map below.



Grass clippings and leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper yard waste bags when placed at the site - No plastic bags of any type, branches or loose grass are allowed.


Landmark Residents: 

The R.M. of Taché and the Local Urban District Committee for Landmark are pleased to continue offering the drop-off site for grass clippings and leaves. 

This site, which is located at the Landmark Arena on Robert Koop Road, will be open as of Friday April 24th, 2026, and will be open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and until October 2026 (weather dependent).

Grass clippings and leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper yard waste bags when placed at the site - No plastic bags of any type, branches or loose grass are allowed. 

If you observe someone depositing anything other than grass clippings or leaves, please report the incident to the Municipal Office at 204-878-3321.