Annual Spring Clean-up Schedule
May 9, 2025
The City of Fernie is once again offering free curbside pickup of lawn and garden waste for residential households. Please note: household garbage will not be accepted—only grass clippings, brush, weeds, and small tree branches (up to 1 inch in diameter and 2 feet long can be placed in your organics cart or a paper bag; branches larger than 1 inch can be bundled for collection).
Pickup Guidelines:
- Place your garden waste at the curb by 7:00 AM on your designated pickup day.
- Use your regular garbage pickup location, except in the Annex and Maintown, where waste should be placed in the alley.
- No registration is required.
Preparation Requirements:
- Please bag your garden waste in 100% paper bags for collection.
- Tree branches and brush must be bundled, tied securely, and stacked so they can be easily picked up by a loader if they are greater than 1 inch.
- Do not leave loose leaves or materials — you are responsible for cleaning up any windblown debris.
The City of Fernie’s Annual Spring Cleanup Program Schedule for 2025 is as follows but is subject to change:
Area |
Date |
Annex / Riverside / Cedars |
May 16 |
Mountview / Park Ave. / Park Cres. / Park Lane |
May 20 |
Parkland Terrace / Alpine Trails |
May 21 |
Ridgemont / Coal Creek / Montane / Castle |
May 22 |
Maintown |
May 23 |
West Fernie |
May 26 |
Attention Seniors: Free Pickup of Household Refuse & Reusable/Recyclable Items
If you're 65 or older and have large household items you'd like to get rid of—such as old furniture or appliances (with freon removed)—the City offers free curbside pickup as part of the Annual Spring Cleanup.
Please sort your items into two groups:
- Household refuse
- Reusable or recyclable items
To take advantage of this free service, you must register in advance by calling City Hall at 250-423-6817.
Make sure all items are placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the scheduled day for your area. This program is only available to seniors aged 65 and over.