Eco-friendly pickup for leaves, branches, and seasonal garden cleanups

Clear the Yard Without the Heavy Lifting

From spring pruning and autumn raking to sudden windstorms, yard work can quickly leave you with piles too big for curbside collection. Island Junk Solutions takes care of garden and yard debris so you don’t have to. We collect bagged leaves, loose branches, clippings, and other green waste you’ve gathered, then haul it to the right facility for composting or recycling.

Whether you’re tidying up a small yard in Oak Bay or tackling a full property cleanup in Nanaimo, our crew makes sure everything is removed safely and handled according to the Capital Regional District (CRD) and Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) rules.

Planning for Yard Waste Pickup

Yard waste disposal isn’t just about hauling it away — it’s also about knowing how to prepare it and where to take it. Proper handling helps you avoid extra charges and keeps reusable materials out of the landfill.

Identify What’s Accepted

The CRD defines yard and garden waste as grass, leaves, flowers, weeds, and branches under 75 mm (3 inches) in diameter. The RDN follows similar guidelines, with larger branches, stumps, and soil needing separate handling. Invasive plants such as Scotch broom, English ivy, or Himalayan blackberry must be bagged apart from other debris to prevent spreading.

Prepare the Site for Pickup

Keep yard waste in an accessible spot near your driveway or roadside. Bagging leaves and clippings helps speed up loading, while cutting branches into shorter sections makes transport easier. Clearly separate invasive plants if you’ve collected them, and mark those bags for proper disposal.

Recycling and Disposal Options

Whenever possible, we take yard waste to regional composting facilities, where it’s turned into nutrient-rich soil. Clean wood and branches are chipped into mulch. Invasive species and oversized debris are directed to approved disposal sites under CRD and RDN bylaws. By keeping organic material out of the landfill, you’re helping restore soil, reduce greenhouse gases, and protect Vancouver Island’s ecosystems.

Yard Waste Removal Near Me

Yard Waste Removal in Victoria and Greater Victoria

We collect garden waste in Victoria, Saanich, and Oak Bay, with service extending to Langford, Colwood, View Royal, and Metchosin. We also handle seasonal pickups in Central Saanich, Sidney, and the Highlands. From storm debris in Esquimalt to leaf piles in Fairfield, we make yard cleanups simple and compliant with CRD disposal rules.

Yard Waste Removal in Nanaimo and Mid-Island

Our crew picks up in Nanaimo, Lantzville, and Cedar, as well as Cassidy, Ladysmith, and Chemainus. Service also extends south through Duncan, Cobble Hill, and Shawnigan Lake. Whether you’re clearing autumn leaves in Departure Bay or trimming hedges in North Cowichan, we take yard waste to RDN-approved composting or mulching sites for responsible recycling.

FAQ – Yard Waste Removal

Do you take stumps or large logs?
No. These require separate removal and disposal options, and it’s a bit more expensive to dump.

What happens to the yard waste you collect?
Most is composted into soil or mulched. Clean wood is recycled when possible.

Can you take invasive plants like Scotch broom?
Yes. They must be bagged separately to follow CRD and RDN disposal rules.

Do you collect kitchen scraps?
No. Kitchen scraps are part of municipal compost programs and not included in yard waste pickup.

Need Yard Waste Pickup?

From seasonal pruning to storm cleanup, Island Junk Solutions makes yard waste removal fast, eco-friendly, and compliant with local bylaws. Call us today and let our team load it up so you can get back to enjoying your yard.

Victoria: 778-966-5865
Nanaimo: 778-977-5865

info@islandjunk.com