DAVE SCHNIDER - KITCHENER WARD 2 COUNCILLOR
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My Video Explaining Your Leaf Collection Options Can Be Found HERE
Key Dates 

October 10: Leaf Drop-Off Sites Open
October 20: RED ZONE Hot Spot Neighbourhoods Can Start Raking Out Leaves  
November 3-7: First Week Of Single Leaf Pickup BLUE ZONE  (no raking after 7am on Monday, November 3)
November 10-14: Second Week Of Single Leaf Pickup YELLOW ZONE  (no raking after 7am on Monday Nov. 10) 
 (
No Pick Up On Remembrance Day Nov 11)
November 17-21: Third Week Of Single Leaf Pickup BROWN ZONE (no raking after 7am on Monday, November 17)
November 24: Hot Spot Neighbourhoods’ Last Day To Rake Out (No Later Than 7 a.m.) 
 
November 24 - 28 - We will pick up one last time in each Hot Spot area during this week
December 5 - Leaf Drop Off Sites Close

* In designated neighbourhoods only.

Before and after these weeks, leaves should be bagged for pick up on scheduled waste collection days

​​Find out your leaf collection options and pick-up date(s) using our interactive map. 
Your leaf collection and drop-off options depend on where you live in Kitchener.

Most areas bag their leaves for pickup on their scheduled waste collection day or take them to a drop off location.

Leaves are picked-up as required to make sure there are no safety hazards on roadways.
Before and after those dates, leaves should be bagged for pick up on scheduled waste collection days.


The Map Below Shows The Leaf Collection Zones For Ward 2

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TO SEE LEAF COLLECTION OPTIONS FOR YOUR ADDRESS, CLICK HERE
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TO SEE LEAF COLLECTION OPTIONS FOR YOUR ADDRESS, CLICK HERE
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TO SEE LEAF COLLECTION OPTIONS FOR YOUR ADDRESS, CLICK HERE

Watch a short Leaf Collection Options Video: HERE
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For your personal Region of Waterloo Waste and Leaf Collection Calendar, Click HERE

​For City Of Kitchener Leaf Collection Information and composting and mulching ideas, click HERE


Get Region Of Waterloo Yard Waste Preparation For Collection Information HERE
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Tips From The City Of Kitchener

Rake your leaves to the roadside by 7 a.m. on the first day of your scheduled pick-up week
Don’t rake your leaves onto the road earlier than the weekend before the first day of your scheduled pick-up week
Don’t rake or pile leaves onto catch basins. If you notice a blocked catch basin, call 519 741-2345
Street Sweepers are not designed to collect large amounts of leaves.
Leaf Drop Off Locations Open On October 10
In Ward 2 Our Collection Sites Are:


​The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium (Ottawa Street Side)
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Hofstetter Park at 40 Hofstetter Ave near King St.
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Leaves taken to drop off sites MUST be emptied from their bags.  Please take your empty bags with you.


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      • 2021 Event Pictures
      • 2020 Event Pictures
      • 2019 Event Pictures
      • 2018 Event Pictures
      • 2017 Event Pictures
      • 2016 Event Pictures
      • 2015 Event Pictures
    • My Committees
  • About Ward 2
    • Community Centres
    • Pools and Splash Pads
    • Ward 2 Parks
    • Ward 2 Schools
    • Ward 2 Places Of Worship
    • Neighbourhood Clean Ups
    • Your Neighbourhood
  • Events/Festivals
  • Quick Links
  • Budget History
    • Budget 2026
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  • Affordable Housing
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  • 2027-30 Strategic Plan
  • 2023 -26 Strategic Plan
  • State of the City 2026
  • Notre Dame School
  • Traffic Calming
  • Prospect Park
  • Idlewood Stormwater Project
  • 30 Shaftsbury Drive Proposal
  • Bylaw Info
    • Backyard Fires
    • Fireworks
  • Fairway Rd Trail
  • Potholes
  • FAQ
  • Who To Contact
  • Trails And Cycling
  • City Of Kitchener Jobs
  • Holborn Traffic Calming
  • Orange Shirt Day
  • Indigenous History Month/People's Day
  • Black History Month 2026
  • Pride Month