The City of Rossland reminds residents that open burning of yard and garden waste is prohibited within the City. With Spring Clean-Up around the corner, residents are cleaning up their yards. The City of Rossland’s Burning Bylaw does not allow for the burning of yard waste, garbage, construction or demolition material. In some situations, a “Special Burning Permit” can be issued. Please contact City Hall if you wish to apply.
The City’s Burning Bylaw DOES NOT apply to campfires on private property. See the graphic below to learn more:
Burning Alternatives:
Every spring, the City provides a curbside Yard waste pick-up. The City will tentatively begin pick up on May 1, 2025 at Redstone, then Lower Rossland, Pinewood, Upper Rossland then finishing at the Red Mountain area. The City will be driving by each residence once, so don’t miss out.
Please ensure all items are on the boulevard by 7:00 a.m.
Tree Trimmings & Branches
- Must be less than 10 cm in diameter and 3 m in length and cannot exceed a truck load per household.
- Please place trimmings on an unmaintained boulevard (no tarps).
- PLEASE DO NOT BUNDLE PILES.
Yard Waste & Leaves
- Only leaves and grass clippings can be placed in a pile on your unmaintained boulevard.
- Dirt, sod, rocks, or constructions material and invasive species will not be accepted.
- PLEASE DO NOT BAG YARD WASTE OR PLACE A TARP BENEATH YOUR PILE.
Gravel & Sand
- Rake gravel and sand onto asphalt surface.
- PLEASE DO NOT MAKE PILES. The street sweeper will be unable to pick up the sand if in piles.
Yard or garden waste are accepted at the McKelvey Creek Regional Landfill located in Trail, BC. For more information on materials that are accepted, please follow this link to the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary website.
