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CVRD offers free yard waste drop-off program to reduce wildfire risk

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

Residents in the Comox Valley Regional District are being encouraged to make their properties FireSmart.

The CVRD said Comox Valley residents can drop off yard debris for free this fall to help reduce wildfire risk.

The program runs from Oct. 1 to Nov. 15 at 1301 Knight Road in Comox, daily from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.

Leaves, grass, branches up to three inches in diameter and plants are accepted.

“Removing dry leaves, twigs, and branches from your yard, roof, and gutters is a simple way to reduce the risk of wildfire around your home,” said Comox Fire Rescue Captain Brent Craven. “Every FireSmart step, big or small, can help protect your property and our community.”

The service is for residential users only. Invasive plants, food waste, rocks and stumps are not accepted.

The program returns next spring, from April 1 to June 15.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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