There are two Yard Waste Depots in the Township of Huron-Kinloss:

Huron Yard Waste Depot: Located east of the Huron Landfill at 2083 Concession 6 E.
Lucknow Yard Waste Depot: Located at 907 Havelock St., south of the soccer fields.

Hours of Operation

The Yard Waste Depots operate seasonally from mid-April to mid-November, weather permitting.

For 2026, the depots will close on Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.

After the seasonal closure, leaves, brush, and yard waste materials may be taken to the landfill at no charge during regular operating hours.

Accepted Materials

Grass, leaves, and garden clippings in paper bags
Brush
Small branches under 6 inches in diameter

Disposal Guidelines

Large loads of loose leaves should be taken directly to the landfill.

The following materials are not accepted:

Logs or stumps
Construction materials
Household garbage
Plastic bags

Abuse of these facilities may result in the removal of the depots.

This keeps the page useful year-round and makes the annual update as simple as changing the opening and closing dates.

Leaf Collection Days

Leaf collection will be provided:

Monday November 9 in Ripley and Lucknow
Tuesday November 10 along the Lakeshore (from Amberley to Huronville)

Leaves must be in paper bags and weigh no more than 11kg/25lbs. Bags must be at the curb by 7:00AM on the scheduled day. This service is WEATHER DEPENDANT and may be shifted. Check for updates on our Township Facebook Page.

Managing Your Fall Leaves

Leave Your Leaves! Divert your leaves from the landfill. Here are some options to consider to manage the downfall of leaves that will be less work for you, better for the environment, and may save you money.

Love Your Lawn

Thick layers of leaves can kill the grass, but mulched leaves break down quickly. They add nutrients to the soil and help keep weeds from returning. Use your lawnmower to shred leaves into small pieces and they will disappear right into the lawn by spring.

Nurture Nature

Fallen leaves provide essential habitats for local wildlife including butterflies, bumblebees, fireflies, frogs, toads, and earthworms, many of which winter over in leaf litter. By leaving leaves on your lawn, you support beneficial insects that pollinate your garden and help maintain a balanced ecosystem. Birds also rely on leaves to find hidden insects for food and use the leaves to build nests in the spring, making your yard a welcoming home for wildlife year-round.

Protect Your Plants

Pile leaves around your perennial plants, bushes, and shrubs to provide winter protection from snow and freezing. A heavy layer of shredded leaves can also be used to cover hardy vegetables such as carrots, leeks, or beets so you can enjoy them all winter. In the Spring, work the leaves into the soil, add them to your composter, or mulch them into your lawn.

Support Your Soil

To compost a large pile of leaves by choosing a wind-protected spot or create a simple chicken wire cage for your leaves. In just a year, the pile will break down into nutrient-rich compost. Leaf mold is a natural soil amendment perfect for spring planting. Dig to the bottom for the best fertilizer.

To compost a small pile of leaves, keep a small pile near your composter to mix with nitrogen-rich food scraps for a balanced compost that works quickly and prevents odors. Or create a new garden bed by layering leaves where you'd like to plant in spring, allowing them to decompose over winter.

Looking for Leaves?

The Township partners with local farmers to provide leaf mulch for their agricultural needs, enriching their soil naturally and reducing reliance on synthetic fertilizers. This collaboration also helps divert leaves from landfills, reducing waste and supporting a more sustainable, eco-friendly community.

If you are interested in receiving large truckloads of leaves for this purpose, please contact the Public Works Administrative Assistant at 519-395-3735, x133.