The City of Brooks will be completing a city-wide Large Item Pick-Up for residential properties starting Monday, April 27. This program allows residents to set out large items for collection at no additional cost.

This program is for residential properties only. Commercial and industrial properties are not included.

Please review the information below carefully. Following these guidelines helps crews complete pick-up efficiently and safely.

Pick-Up Start Date

• Monday, April 27
• Items must be placed out by 7:00 am on April 27

Crews will begin collection at 7:00 am and continue until all areas are completed

Where to Place Your Items

Placement depends on whether your residential property has alley access.

• Properties with an alley
  • Place items in the alley for pick-up.
• Properties without an alley
  • Place items at the front of the property for pick-up.

 Large Item Pick-Up follows a different collection process than regular waste collection.

Property Access and Eligibility

Large Item Pick‑Up crews will not go onto private property. All items must be placed where they are accessible from a public alley or roadway.

Properties not eligible for collection

• Trailer subdivisions
• Condominium complexes where items cannot be accessed from a public alley or roadway
• Any property where items are located on private roads, driveways, or internal lanes

Properties eligible for collection

• Single‑family residential properties
• Apartment buildings
• 4–8 plex buildings
• Duplexes with alley access

For eligible multi‑unit properties, items must be placed in the alley for collection.

Items that are placed in locations that are not accessible from a public roadway or alley may not be collected.

Placement Guidelines

Please ensure:

• Items are placed neatly in a single pile where possible
• Clearance is left around garbage carts, utility equipment, fences, and structures
• Items do not block sidewalks, roadways, or access points
• If placing items near regular garbage collection areas, allow enough space for waste carts to be safely accessed

Important Reminders

• Crews will not return to areas once they have been completed
• Items placed out late or placed incorrectly may not be picked up
• Any items that are not collected must be removed by the property owner promptly. Failure to do so may result in enforcement action being taken.

Items That Will Not Be Collected

The following items are not accepted during Large Item Pick-Up:

• Bagged items of any kind. This is a large item pick-up only. Crews must be able to clearly see what is being collected.
• Asbestos or asbestos‑containing materials
• Biomedical waste
• Propane or butane cylinders
• Fluorescent tubes and light bulbs
• Hazardous waste
• Highly combustible or explosive materials, including, but not limited to:
  • Liquid or solid fuels
  • Gunpowder, ammunition, or explosives
  • Motion picture film
  • Batteries
  • Quicklime
• Hot ashes
  • Ashes must be fully cooled and safe for disposal. Hot ashes will not be collected.
• Liquid petroleum products, including oil or other petroleum by‑products
• Oil, grease, or liquid fat
• Radioactive materials
• Septic tank material, raw sewage, or industrial sludge
• Soil, rock, or sod
• Materials containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)

Questions?

If you have questions about the residential Large Item Pick-Up program, send us an email at brookscommunications@brooks.ca or send us a message on Facebook.