There are a few convenient ways to dispose of yard waste in Whistler.
Nester's Depot free yard waste drop-off
From April to November residential (non-commercial) yard waste can be dropped off free of charge at the Nesters Waste Depot daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The following items are accepted:
- Grass, leaves, branches, twigs
- Weeds and house plants (no pots)
- Minimal dirt or sand
Please remove:
- Plastic bags
- Rocks
- Wood with paint or glue
- Plywood or fiberboard
Invasive plants are accepted, but must be separated into the bins marked “Invasive Only”.
Waste Transfer Station yard waste drop-off
Residents can drop off yard waste year-round , and commercial landscapers must drop off yard waste at the Waste Transfer Station in the Callaghan Valley. Tipping fees apply.
Invasive plants are accepted, but must be separated into the bins marked “Invasive Only".
FireSmart Community Chipper Days: September 9 to October 14
Removing brush and tree debris reduces the amount of potential fuel for a wildfire. Besides having a non-combustible roof, this is the most significant immediate step homeowners can take to protect their properties. Learn more about making your property FireSmart.
Six FireSmart Community Chipper Days are planned on Sundays from September 9 to October 14.
Register
- Talk to your neighbours about participating in a neighbourhood chipper day. Work together to reduce wildfire impacts!
- Be prepared to provide an estimate of the volume of material to be removed. (i.e. How many pickup truck loads may be needed?)
- Begining September 1, email the Firesmart Coordinator at srogers@whistler.ca to schedule a date. Don't wait. There is limited space available!
Prepare your property
- Prune conifers and remove brush and woody surface materials from your property. Only natural woody debris, tree limbs and stems will be collected.
- Create a tidy pile of debris on your driveway.
- Remove construction materials and invasive plant species. They will not be collected.
- The FireSmart crew will chip and remove your brush. You do not have to be home for debris to be removed.
Garden debris burning not permitted
Garden debris burning is not permitted in Whistler. Yard waste drop-off and community chipper day services keep yard waste out of the landfill, support homeowners' FireSmart activities and protect Whistler's air quality.
