The Comox Valley FireSmart™ Resilience Committee, in partnership with Vancouver Island Enterprises, is building on the success of the yard debris drop-off program this past Spring and offering another free drop-off opportunity for the months of October and November 2025 as well as April and May of 2026. This initiative is open to all residents of the Comox Valley and allows residents to dispose of extra yard waste that may not fit in curbside containers.
- Location: 1200 Knight Road (Comox)
- Time: Daily from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Dates: months of October/November 2025 and April/May 2026
*Note: This service is weather dependent.
Accepted Materials: Leaves, grass clippings, branches up to 3 inches in diameter, plants. Materials can be loose or in paper yard waste bags.
Not Accepted: Food waste, plastic bags, rocks, or concrete, root balls, and stumps.
Invasive species: Not accepted through this drop-off program. They can be disposed of at the Comox Valley Waste Management Centre. Find the complete list at www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/invasiveplants.
Commercial Operators: Not eligible to participate in this program.
"By removing dry leaves, twigs, and branches from your yard and gutters, you can help protect your home and community from wildfire damage," says Lt. Brent Craven of Comox Fire Rescue.
FireSmart BC is a provincial initiative aimed to reduce the impact of wildfires on BC homes, communities, and the environment by empowering residents, communities, and government with the tools and knowledge to create wildfire-resilient places.
The Comox Valley FireSmart Resilience Committee is a multi-agency partnership with the City of Courtenay, Comox Valley Regional District, K'ómoks First Nation, Town of Comox, and Village of Cumberland. Visit comoxvalleyrd.ca/firesmart for more information on FireSmart initiatives in the Comox Valley and to sign up for a free FireSmart Home Assessment.
The Comox Valley Regional District is a partnership of three electoral areas and three municipalities operating on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of the land. The members of the regional district work collaboratively on providing sustainable services for the benefit of the diverse urban and rural areas of the Comox Valley.
Media Contact:
Gord Schreiner
Fire Chief, Town of Comox
250-339-2432
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