Salmon Arm residents looking to get rid of yard waste has an upcoming opportunity.
The City of Salmon Arm is providing its monthly yard waste collection from April to November. The next yard waste collection is Monday, May 25.
They said this provides more opportunities to FireSmart residential properties and keep organic material out of the landfill so it can be turned into Kickin’ Compost.
They are recommending mulching grass to act as a natural fertilizer for lawns.
Accepted materials include leaves and grass clippings, garden plants and flowers, hedge trimmings and small branches.
Only paper yard waste bags will be accepted. Residents can put out an unlimited amount of bags with a maximum weight of 44lbs per bag. Waste must be placed out on the curb by 7 a.m. on Monday of collection week.
