As the municipal landfill remains closed, Champlain Township is introducing a temporary drop-off centre this fall to provide residents with a convenient way to dispose of organic yard waste. A temporary drop-off centre will be available every Saturday morning from September 19 to November 14.
Drop-Off Centre
The temporary drop-off centre will be located at the Municipal Garage, 1023 Pleasant Corner Road, Vankleek Hill. It will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., from September 19 to November 14, 2026. The service is free of charge.
What will be accepted?
The site is reserved for organic yard waste only, including leaves, grass clippings, garden waste and plant material, hedge and shrub trimmings, brush, small branches and twigs, pumpkins, and other untreated plant-based yard waste.
All organic waste must be placed in brown paper yard waste bags.
Tree branches must be tied securely in bundles and must not exceed six feet in length.
What will not be accepted?
No household garbage, recycling, construction or demolition materials, furniture, appliances, hazardous waste, rocks, stumps, treated or painted wood, plastic bags, or other non-organic materials will be accepted.
The temporary site is intended strictly for organic yard waste. Residents are asked to follow all signage and instructions from staff while using the drop-off centre.
For questions or additional information, contact the Public Works Department at 613-678-3003 or [email protected].
Fall Yard Waste Collection
In addition to the temporary drop-off centre, curbside fall yard waste collection will take place from November 2 to 8, 2026.
Residents must place their yard waste at the curb before 6 a.m. on Monday, November 2.
Please note that fall yard waste collection is separate from regular household waste collection and will not necessarily take place on your usual collection day. Yard waste should remain at the curb until it has been collected.
