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Read All Latest NewsFree Yard Waste Drop-Off Returns to Langford this Fall
November 4, 2026
The program enters its second year thanks to grant support from Intact Insurance
(Langford, B.C.): The City of Langford and Langford Fire Rescue’s free pop-up yard waste drop-off service is returning for its second year this fall, thanks to continued support from Intact Insurance. Designed to reduce wildfire risk and strengthen community resiliency, the service allows residents to dispose of yard waste at no cost. In addition to free yard waste disposal, the City of Langford Parks Department will be giving away fire-resistant tree saplings that align with FireSmart principles.
The pop-up yard waste drop-offs will be located at 2955 Sooke Lake Road on the following dates:
- Saturday, November 7, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday, November 14, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Saturday, November 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Accepted materials include pruned or fallen branches, dead plant material, and invasive species such as broom, blackberry bushes, and ivy. Household garbage, construction debris (including lumber), and other non-vegetative materials will not be accepted. To ensure safe and efficient operations, residents are asked to separate chippable vegetation, such as branches and shrubs, from invasive and non-chippable materials, including bulk pine needles, leaves, grass clippings, roots, and dirt.
Over the past year, the City and Langford Fire Rescue have hosted 6 yard waste drop-off days and 3 curbside chipping events in high-risk wildland urban interface neighbourhoods with the support of grant funding from Intact Insurance. In total, over 1,200 homes have participated and the program has removed over 220 tons of hazardous vegetation, which is approximately the weight of a fully loaded Boeing 747.
The City of Langford Parks Department will be giving away free fire-resistant trees that align with FireSmart principles at the event. These trees will include Garry Oak, Ginkgo, Japanese Maple ‘Sango Kaku,’ Arbutus, Horsechestnut, and Flowering Dogwood.
Please note that the service is open to Langford residents only (proof of residence required).
Learn more about the service and requirements for use.
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Jenessa Mattson
Communications Coordinator