Leaf Collection - North Jubilee Deadlines

November 18 - 1st. Deadline

December 16 - 2nd. Deadline

Victoria residents have 3 options for leaf collection: 

1.  Scheduled Neighbourhood Collection

  • Place your leaves on the boulevard in loose piles, secured by chicken wire mesh rings, or in tied, clear, certified* compostable bags

  • There is no limit to the number of bags or piles you can set out

  • Crews will start leaf pick-up in your zone on your deadline day

  • It takes 3 – 4 weeks to complete a zone

  • City trucks will make one pass down a street following each deadline

2. Bagged Leaves "Call for Pick-up" Service: October 15 - December 31

  • Call 250.361.0600 or email for pick up from October 15 to December 31, 2018 for service within five business days

  • There is no additional charge for this service. Victoria residents must provide their first and last name, street address, phone number & the number of bags for pick up

  • Leaves must be bagged in clear, certified* compostable bags

  • Bags must contain leaves only, no other garden waste accepted

    • Look for compatible bags marked ASTM #D6400 or EN13432.

3. Drop off bagged leaves: Two locations

  • Public Works Yard, 417 Garbally Road; Saturdays from 7 a.m.– 2 p.m.

  • NEW 2018: drop off at Parks Yard, 100 Cook Street. Sundays From Oct 28 – Dec 23 between 12 p.m.– 3 p.m.  Bagged leaves only, no garden waste accepted at this location.

Quick Tips to Prepare for Leaf Pick-Up

  • To prevent flooding, keep gutters, streets, sidewalks and storm drains clear of leaves

  • Please do not rake or blow leaves onto the sidewalk, or into the gutter or street

  • Do not place leaves in other plastic bags, boxes or containers

  • Set out leaves only please

  • Ensure leaf piles and bags are placed on the boulevard, and are visible and accessible from the street

  • Avoid placing leaf piles on or against trees, power poles, signs and fire hydrants

  • For properties without a boulevard, please place your leaf piles inside your property line, and ensure they are accessible from your driveway

  • Please follow the ‘No Parking’ signs placed out ahead of the crews

Help Prevent Flooding

  • Please keep gutters, streets, sidewalks and storm drain grates clear of leaves

  • Placing leaves in clear, 100% compostable bags prevents them from blowing into the street

  • Adopt a Storm Drain Grate: To prevent flooding, please help us keep storm drain grates clear. Sweep   leaves and tree needles away from grates to allow rainwater to enter freely, and avoid water backups on streets and into properties. To report a blocked grate, please call our 24-hour line at 250.361.0400.

Where to Purchase Compostable Bags

Placing leaves in clear, certified compostable bags or chicken wire mesh rings helps prevent flooding by keeping gutters, streets, sidewalks and storm drain grates clear of leaves.

Where to buy bags:

  • The City sells large, clear, certified compostable bags at City Hall and Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre

  • A 10-pack costs $12.50 plus tax. Bags can also be purchased at local retailers

  • Look for compostable bags marked ASTM #D6400 or EN13432

  • Bags should be no larger than 107cm x 127cm

  • Protect your grass by bagging your leaves and placing them out approximately one week before scheduled collection, or use “Call for Pick-up” service

Keep The Water Flowing ! Help Reduce Flooding Risks This Storm Season

VICTORIA, BC — This is the time of year where periods of heavy rainfall and falling leaves create the highest risk of pooling water and localized flooding, alongside risks from high winds and power outages. 

Here's what you need to know and do to minimize risks during this period of stormy weather:

Help reduce the risks of flooding:

The City maintains the storm water system to safely transport rainwater to the ocean. The City and community are working hard daily to clear leaves and debris from storm drains to help reduce the flooding risks imposed by increasing rainfall.  Everyone has an important role to play in reducing flooding risks during storms:

  • Keep gutters and downspouts clean and free from debris to allow water to flow freely

  • Help clear storm drain grates from leaves and debris to prevent clogging, pooling and roadside flooding. Locate the storm drain grate(s) on your street and ensure they are kept clear to reduce flood risks on your street.

  • Avoid piling fallen leaves or yard waste in a location where they could wash into city drains

  • Property owners, landscaping companies, property maintenance companies and business owners should avoid blowing or raking leaves into the street, which could ultimately block a storm drain grate, and cause flooding

  • If a storm drain grate appears to be blocked by leaves or debris, try to safely clear a path for the water to flow

  • If the drain cannot be cleared safely, or if the cause of the blockage or flooding is uncertain, please call our Public Works department at (250) 361-0400

Help reduce risks from high winds:

  • Residents, businesses, and contractors should secure materials on their properties to ensure they do not become airborne and cause damage (examples: garbage cans/lids, patio furniture, awnings and canopies, ladders, hoarding, building materials, banners, etc.)

  • Residents are encouraged to check and trim dead or damaged tree branches to reduce the danger of these falling onto homes and vehicles during a storm

Responding to power outages:

During wet, windier months, there is a likelihood of power outages due to fallen trees or high winds. Residents should be prepared and have flashlights, blankets, a portable radio and spare batteries on hand in case of a power outage, and should avoid parking vehicles under trees or hydro wires, where appropriate/possible.

For information on what to include in an emergency kit visit: www.VictoriaReady.ca and for more information on how to prevent flooding visit: www.victoria.ca/stormwater  

For More Information

Bill Eisenhauer
Head of Engagement
Cellular: 250.858.1061

beisenhauer@victoria.ca