October 28, 2026 – Northumberland County is adding two additional leaf and yard waste collection dates this December, giving residents in collection Areas 3 and 4 another opportunity to clear their yards before the snow takes over.
This means there are still two leaf and yard waste collection opportunities for residents across Northumberland County this year, before the program pauses until April.
November set-out dates
· Monday, November 2: Area 1
· Monday, November 9: Area 2
· Monday, November 16: Area 3
· Monday, November 23: Area 4
December set-out dates
· Monday, December 7: Areas 1 and 3
· Monday, December 14: Areas 2 and 4
Residents are reminded to have their leaf and yard waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on their designated Monday. It will be collected between Monday and Friday during your designated set-out week.
Which area am I?
If your regular household garbage collection is on:
· Monday → You are Area 1
· Tuesday → You are Area 2
· Wednesday → You are Area 3
· Thursday → You Are Area 4
If you live in the Rural Ward of Port Hope → You are Area 3.
Set-out reminders
· Leaves and grass clippings must be placed in paper yard waste bags. Each bag must weigh less than 44 pounds. Roll the tops shut to shed the rain and snow and prevent leaves from falling or blowing out.
· Tie brush into bundles no longer than 3 feet and with no material larger than 2 inches in diameter.
For collection schedules, area maps, and additional information about leaf and yard waste collection, visit Northumberland.ca.
For more information
Kate Campbell
Director, Communications
Northumberland County
Phone: 905-372-3329
Email: campbellk@northumberland.ca
Web: northumberland.ca
About Northumberland County
Located on the traditional territory of the Mississauga, Northumberland County is a thriving community just one hour east of Toronto along Highway 401, with easy access to urban centres to the north, east and west. As the upper tier level of municipal government for the region, Northumberland County’s vision is to bring together people, partnerships and possibilities for a strong and vibrant Northumberland.
Our community includes seven distinct yet complementary municipalities, with County Council comprised of the Mayors of each of these member municipalities:
· Township of Alnwick/Haldimand
· Municipality of Brighton
· Town of Cobourg
· Township of Cramahe
· Township of Hamilton
· Municipality of Port Hope
· Municipality of Trent Hills