Canadian Lakes Yard Waste

Roger Stobert

Volunteer Yard Waste Coordinator 231-288-0148 spankky@charter.net Open burning of yard waste is not allowed in Canadian Lakes and to preclude the dumping of these wastes on neighboring lots and common areas, Canadian Lakes Yard Waste was established. Canadian Lakes Yard Waste provides CLPOC members in good standing with a place to dispose of their residential yard waste free of charge. Canadian Lakes Yard Waste is located on the south side of Pierce Road between 110th Ave. and Tullymore Drive.

Canadian Lakes Yard Waste is OPEN every Wednesday and Sunday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., April through November, except Easter Sunday and other holidays falling on a Wednesday or Sunday. Access at other times is not available.

Items allowed to be brought to Canadian Lakes Yard Waste include tree and shrub branches and limbs less than 4” diameter (on the east side). Plantbased materials normally associated with residential yard maintenance such as grass clippings, leaves, and discarded mulch (on the west side).

To gain access you will need a current CLPOC Membership Card, vehicle sticker, or guest pass. Contractors doing yard maintenance for members may also use the facilities, but they must provide the CLPOC Membership Card, guest pass, or the lot number and member’s name to gain access.

Items NOT allowed to be left at the site include household trash, including organic wastes like rinds, peels, cores, campfire ashes, and yard waste containers whether biodegradable or not.

Please dump your yard waste as far from the access road as possible. Preferably on top or behind previously deposited wastes. This helps to maximize the amount of yard waste that can be accommodated before the need for costly waste push backs.

When entering the site, please SLOW DOWN! This is not only for the safety of those using the site and the attendants, but also to minimize the dust created. If you see dust behind you, you’re going too fast!

Wood chips may also be obtained by CLPOC members on an “as available” basis. These wood chips, when available, are located at the far Southwest corner of the facility.

Thanks to all the dedicated Yard Waste Attendants who volunteer their time to ensure this facility is only used by those authorized, but also that the rules are being followed.

Should you have any questions the friendly attendant will be happy to help, or you can contact Roger Stobert, Yard Waste Coordinator at 231-288-0148 or spankky@charter.net.