Fall Leaf and Yard Waste Collection – November 10-12, 2026

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Fall curbside collection of leaf and yard waste in the Municipality of Mississippi Mills takes place November 10-12, 2026.

Collection schedule:

Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  • West side of Almonte (garbage collection Wednesday)

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  • Hamlets/villages of Appleton, Blakeney, Clayton, Pakenham
  • Subdivisions – Pakenham Golf Course, Oakland Crescent (Booth), Fairway Crescent, Julie Anne Crescent, Spruce Crescent, Senator (Torok, Emerich), Heather Crescent (Carl Lee, Duncan)

Thursday, November 12, 2026

  • East side of Almonte (garbage collection Friday)
  • Subdivisions – Whitetail Ride, Greystone/Stonehome Crescent

Areas outside of those listed above are not collected curbside, but leaf and yard waste may be brought to the following locations:

  • Beckwith Transfer Station – 9271 Cavanagh Road, Carleton Place (fees may apply)
    • Hours of operation: Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Howie Road Depot – 1470 Howie Road, Carp (open for season until November 7, 2026)
    • Hours of operation: Wednesday, 3 to 7 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Pakenham Depot – 580 Barr Side Road, Pakenham
    • Hours of operation: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Acceptable items:

Leaves, brush, pumpkins grass clippings, garden waste, tree trimmings, house plants.

Clippings from trees and shrubs should be tied with string (no wire) securely in small bundles to permit easy handling.

Reminder:

The Carleton Place Leaf and Yard Waste Depot on Patterson Street is not for Mississippi Mills residents, it is for Carleton Place residents only.

For more information: Organics Diversion | Mississippi Mills

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