Douro-Dummer residents are able to dispose of leaf, brush and yard waste in a bin that is available during the spring and the fall. The bin is located at the Warsaw Public Works Depot (1422 County Road 4, Warsaw) yard from April 5 until November 30, 2022. Please note that the yard is accessible from Monday at 7:00 a.m. to Friday at 1:00 p.m. 

Please note: there is no access to the bin on weekends. 

Tips for using the bin:

• When disposing of leaves in bags ensure you use paper bags weighing less than 22 kg (50 lbs) and shorter than 1 m (3 ft) when full (plastic bags are not accepted in the bin)
• Brush can be loose or tied in bundles weighing not more than 22 kg (50 lbs), with a length of up to 1 m (3 ft) and a diameter of up to 30.5 cm (12 inches)

Acceptable Items:

• Leaves, brush, branches, hedge and tree trimmings
• Christmas trees with the decorations removed
• Grass clippings, lawn edging with soils removed
• House and garden plants, trimmings
• Small quantities of sod, within the weight limit

It is never acceptable to leave waste in the bin, unacceptable waste includes:

• Soil and stones
• Stumps
• Large quantities of sod
• Brush over the maximum dimensions
• Pet waste
• Food waste
• Lumber, building materials, plastic and garbage

Contact the municipal office if you need assistance in determining where you can dispose of your waste.