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Residential Branch Pick-up

This year, Victoria residents are asked to set out their branch piles at the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday, February 15 for pick up by City Parks crews. Only residential tree and shrub branches will be picked up at the curb.

How to Set Out Branch Piles at the Curb

Below are tips for preparing branch piles for curb-side pick-up:

• Each residence is allowed one branch pile limited to 1.2 metres x 1.2 metres x 1.8 metres (4 feet x 4 feet x 6 feet.) This is the approximate amount that a half-ton pick-up truck will hold. Branches in excess of this volume will be left for the resident to remove.
• Branches should be no shorter than 1.2 metres (4 feet).
• Branches should be loosely stacked with their cut ends facing the street.
• Branches should not be placed in bags, boxes, or tied with string or wire.
• Before pruning, please consult the Tree Protection Bylaw #05-106 [PDF 122KB] for guidance.

Note: City trucks only make one pass down a street. If a return trip is required, a fee of $40 will be charged per household's request.

Items Not Accepted

Items not accepted include: ivy clippings, blackberry canes, morning glory, garden refuse, compost, lawn clippings, loose leaves, soil, rocks, roots, stumps, construction lumber or branch material more than 50 millimetres (2 inches) in diameter, or material from commercial tree contractors

Garden Waste Drop-Off

Victoria residents can also drop off their garden waste for free, year-round at the City of Victoria Public Works Yard, 417 Garbally Road, Saturdays, from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Proof of residency is required. For more information click here.

Contact Us

For more information, contact:

Parks Division
Parks, Recreation and Culture Department
250.361.0600
E-mail the Parks Division

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