Parr Road Green Depot

Parr Road Green Depot

ADDRESS:

45175 Parr Road 

WINTER HOURS OF OPERATION:
December 1st to February 28th
Monday - Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
 
SUMMER HOURS OF OPERATION:
March 1st to November 30th
Monday - Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
 
CLOSED Sundays and the following 2024 holidays:
 
New Year's Day - January 1
Family Day - February 19
Good Friday - March 29
Victoria Day - May 20
Canada Day - July 1
B.C. Day - August 5
Labour Day - September 2
Truth and Reconciliation Day - September 30
Thanksgiving Day - October 14
Remembrance Day - November 11
Christmas Day - December 25
Boxing Day - December 26

Free Christmas Tree Composting

Residents can drop off Christmas trees for free composting at the Parr Road Green Depot from December 27th to January 11th. The Depot will be open during winter hours: Monday - Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. 

Please note that trees with tinsel, flocking, ornaments or in a plastic bag will not be accepted and should be taken to the Bailey Landfill.

Disposing of Large Diameter Clean Wood and Yard Waste Pieces Greater than 360 mm in Diameter?

The Parr Road Green Depot accepts clean wood and yard waste pieces such as stumps, logs, log cut offs, firewood, and large diameter tree trimmings that are greater than 360 mm in diameter. Alternatively, you may click here for other oversized disposal options, or visit the link "Disposal Options - Large Diameter Clean Wood and Yard Waste" at the bottom of the page.

Soil products now for sale! (see info below)
 
 
 
ACCEPTABLE MATERIALS
  • Yard Waste
  • Sorted Construction and Demolition Wood Waste (free of paints, stains, and treatments, nails and screws ok)
  • Plywood
  • Oriented Strand Board (OSB)
  • Particle Board
 MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED
  • Material in plastic bags (must empty, then take your bags)
  • Painted or stained wood
  • Treated, creosoted, or other preserved woods
  • Household Waste, including Kitchen Waste
  • Tires
  • Drywall/ Gypsum
  • Plastics
  • Metals

* Note: Surcharges may apply for contaminated loads 

 

 

Disposal Fees At Parr Road Green Depot (as of July 2024)
Type of Material    Fee
CLEAN WOOD MATERIALS AND YARD WASTE Grass clipping, leaves, prunings, trimmings, branches, clean construction or demolition wood waste.

 

$85.00 per tonne

  • Minimum charge $7.50  
INVASIVE PLANTS Japanese Knotweed, etc.

$90.00 per tonne

  • Minimum charge $8.00  
CLEAN WOOD MATERIALS AND YARD WASTE LARGER THAN 360 MM IN DIAMETER Grass clipping, leaves, prunings, trimmings, branches, clean construction or demolition wood waste.

$120.00 per tonne

  • Minimum charge $10.00 
CLEAN SOIL AND SOD Analytical results may be required for soil. 

$50.00 per tonne

  • Minimum charge $7.50  

*Note that all fees may be rounded up to the nearest $0.25 where applicable. 

 

SOIL PRODUCTS FOR SALE VISIT biocentral.ca for an up-to-date price list :

1.      Screened compost - Yard waste-based compost 

  • Rich in organic matter and nutrients.
  • Ideal to mix with your existing soil for further planting.
  • All products are available in bulk presentation (yd3) or in 1 ft3 bags.

2.      Garden blend - 75% compost + 25% sand 

  • Perfect for planting flowers, vegetables, and plants in general.
  •  The sand gives good drainage whereas the compost adds all the nutrients for your plants.
  •  Wood chunks allow roots to go through the voids, enhance drainage and adds organic matter once it breaks down.
  • All products are available in bulk presentation (yd3) or in 1 ft3 bags.

3.      Turf blend - 50% compost + 50% sand 

  • The best product for lawn, even if you are repairing or seeding.
  • This mix provides excellent drainage at the same time that delivers a great number of nutrients to your turf.
  • All products are available in bulk presentation (yd3) or in 1 ft3 bags.

4.      Lawn top dressing - Double screened 50/50 compost-sand mix 

  • Our sessional product perfect for finish your lawn.
  •  Provides an excellent drainage and nice appearance. 
  • All products are available in bulk presentation (yd3) or in 1 ft3 bags.

5.      Aged mulch 

  • This composted bark mulch is full of benefits for your garden; prevents weed germination, conserves water in flower and garden beds, insulates soil beneath the mulch, reduces soil erosion from wind and water, and is aesthetically pleasing.
  • All products are available in bulk presentation (yd3) or in 1 ft3 bags.

6.      Bright bark mulch

  • 100% natural ground up bark SPF (Spruce, Pine, and Fir).
  •  Ideal to suppress weed germination and growth, and protect roots from frost and heat.
  • You can find this product in two sizes; fine 1’’minus, and chunky 3-4’’.
  • All products are available in bulk presentation (yd3) or in 1 ft3 bags.

 

 

* Call 604.997.0515 for local landscape product delivery costs.

 

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