Collection
The Township of Langley picks up yard and garden trimmings each week from single-family homes. Collection occurs on the same day that garbage and recycling are picked up.

Acceptable Yard Trimmings Containers

Rigid containers, Kraft paper bags, and tied bundles are all acceptable ways of putting out yard trimmings. 
Note: Yard Trimmings are NOT accepted in plastic bags. There is no limit on the number of containers set out. Yard trimmings can be placed in:

• Rigid Containers: maximum size - 80 litres (21 gal);  maximum weight - 20 kg (44 lbs); must have fixed (non-swivel) handles 
• Kraft Paper Bags: maximum weight - 20 kg (44 lbs)

Additionally, twigs and branches can be bundled using garden string or twine
(no wire, nylon rope, or plastic strapping).

• Maximum branch size is 1m (3 ft) in length and 7.5 cm (3 in) in diameter

Maximum bundle, container, or bag weight is 20 kg (44 lbs)

Please place trimmings separate from garbage and recycling.

Set out before 7:30 a.m. on collection day.

Accepted flowers grass clippings leaves other organic yard materials plants (living or dead/dried) plant trimmings tree & hedge prunings

Not Accepted diseased plants flower pots non-organic materials rocks, soil, sod, stumps painted or treated wood plastic bags food waste wood products prunings over 7.5 cm (3 in) in diameter or over 1 m (3 ft) in length

Where to Obtain Additional Yard Trimmings Decals
Decals for container identification (free of charge) can be obtained from:

Township's Civic Facility Customer Service Counter	20338 – 65 Avenue
Township Operations Centre	4700 – 224 Street
Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre	26770A – 29 Avenue
WC Blair Recreation Centre	22200 Fraser Highway
Walnut Grove Community Centre	8889 Walnut Grove Drive
Willowbrook Recreation Centre	20338 – 65 Avenue
Langley Centennial Museum	9135 King Street
George Preston Recreation Centre	20699 – 42 Avenue

Place the decal on the side of the yard trimmings container so it is visible to collection crews. This will help ensure yard trimmings containers are not confused with garbage containers.