Brush and Leaf Collection

Spring curbside brush and leaf collection will take place in May.

Collection is provided in the built-up areas of Cardinal, Spencerville, Johnstown, and New Wexford (where conditional burning is not permitted) on the following dates:

• Cardinal: Tuesday, May 5 and May 19, 2026
• Spencerville, Johnstown and New Wexford: Thursday, May 7 and May 21, 2026

This service is weather-dependent. Any changes to these dates will be shared here.

Brush and leaf curbside collection guidelines

To ensure your materials are collected, please follow these rules:

• Place materials at the curb by 7:30 a.m. on your scheduled day. Do not set bags out more than 48 hours in advance, and keep them dry.
• Branches must be no longer than 1.2 metres (4 feet).
• No roots will be collected. Please remove all root bases from trees and shrubs.
• Tree limbs and trunks must not exceed 75 mm (3 inches) in diameter.
• Bundles must be tied securely, no more than 450 mm (18 inches) in diameter and 18 kg (40 lbs) in weight. A maximum of 12 bundles will be collected.
• Collection is for leaves, limbs and branches only. No construction materials or other debris will be accepted.
• Leaves must be placed in clear plastic or paper composting bags. Do not include garbage or other items. A maximum of 12 bags will be collected.

If you have any questions, you can call our Public Works Garage at 613-657-4606.