Time is running out for those doing fall yard cleanups to have their yard waste picked up at your curb.

The seasonal bi-weekly fall yard waste pickups end Nov. 30 across the Central Okanagan and won香蕉视频直播檛 start up again until again until March.

So the regional waste reduction office is advising residents to fill up their green lid containers to take advantage of the last few weeks of the collection.

Waste reduction facilitator Rae Stewart said all the yard waste collected is composted and re-used, so it香蕉视频直播檚 important to keep yard waste cart free of any contaminants.

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The public is also being reminded to put yard waste out for collection by 7 a.m. on the morning of regular garbage day.

Accepted items for green-lid yard waste containers include:

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Garbage, plastic bags, flowerpots, rocks, soil, sod and kitchen scraps are not alowed in yard waste containers.

You can also take up to 250 kilograms of yard waste to the Glenmore landfill free of charge until Jan. 1, when a $5 fee will be introduced. You can also take your yard waste to the Westside Residential Waste and Recycling Centre. (fees apply)

If you香蕉视频直播檙e looking to upgrade your yard waste cart, up to two additional 360 litre carts can be purchased from your municipality. For additional carts and collection options, contact your municipality or visit .

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