In the fall, the City of Mississauga provides a vacuum leaf pickup service on streets that are more than 35 years old and have many large, mature trees.
There are two leaf pickups and the dates vary by location.
North of Burnhamthorpe Road, the Yellow Zone:
- October 26-3
- November 16 to 20
South of Burnhamthorpe Road, the Blue Zone:
- November 2 to 6
- November 23-27
(South of the QEW is the Green Zone with leaf pickup starting Nov 9.)
Please note that the work and pickup dates are weather dependent with rain or snow potentially delaying pickups.
If your street does not have vacuum pickup, you have leaves on other days or you miss a pickup, you can still use yard waste bags or re-useable containers on your regular waste collection days. Yard waste, including leaves, get picked up weekly until the week of December 7.
Rain or early snowfall can impact the collection schedule. To be notified of any changes to the schedule, you can sign up for City of Mississauga Alerts, or you can call 311 (905-615-4311 outside City limits).
Areas That Are Covered
You can refer to the Leaf Pickup Route Map and schedule to find out if your street is part of the leaf pickup program. If you are street is not covered, refer to the yard waste pickup information above.
** NEW FOR 2026
Based on the City’s criteria for providing vacuum leaf pickup, the following streets in Ward 6 will receive the service for the first time in 2026:
Violet Road
Rosebush Road
Riverbend Court
- Durie Road (Riverbend Court to Bristol Road West)
- Segriff Drive
Preparing for Leaf Pick-up
If your area is listed for leaf pickup:
- Rake your leaves into a neat pile on the boulevard’s edge or into your ditch a day or two before the start of your collection week
- Don’t mix other items such as wood, bricks or brush as they can damage equipment and injure workers
- Keep the road and curbside storm drains clear of raked leaves
- Do not place garbage bags or bins on top of loose leaf piles
- Remove parked cars and sports equipment from the road
If You Missed Leaf Pick-Up
If you missed the City’s leaf pickup or more leaves fall after your scheduled leaf pickup:
- The Region of Peel collects leaves and yard waste placed at the curb in labelled bins or paper bags on your yard waste collection day up until the week of December 7. Please visit peelregion.ca/waste for your collection schedule.
- Yard waste may also be dropped off at the nearest Community Recycling Centre, if required (disposal fees apply).
- You can compost your leaves or spread them around the base of your trees to fertilize the soil by protecting it against extreme temperatures.
Again, please do not rake leaves on to the road.
Learn more about Leaf Pickup and check your street at the button below:
