Wildfire defensible space · Yukon
Whitehorse Free FireSmart Brush Disposal
Run by City of Whitehorse with the Government of Yukon
- What you get
- Free landfill disposal of residential FireSmart brush (disposal fees covered by the Government of Yukon)
- Who qualifies
- Whitehorse residents clearing brush from properties within City limits.
- Where
- Residents of the City of Whitehorse.
- Status
- Seasonal. Free drop-off until October 31, 2026.
- Type of payment
- Fee credit
What you do
Clear brush from your Whitehorse property to FireSmart it and drop it off free at the Waste Management Facility.
Requirements
- Bring brush separate from other material (mixed loads pay the mixed-load fee)
- Tell the gate attendant the load is FireSmart brush
- Not for leaf and yard waste, grass clippings, commercial brush or material from outside City limits
How to apply
- 1Clear brush from your property (a free FireSmart Home Assessment can guide you)
- 2Take it to the Whitehorse Waste Management Facility and declare it as FireSmart brush
Timing and deadlines
Free until October 31, 2026; facility open 7:30 am to 5:30 pm weekdays and 9 am to 5:30 pm weekends.
October 31, 2026
Sources
- https://www.whitehorse.ca/free-brush-disposal-for-residential-firesmarting-2/ (official page)
- https://www.whitehorse.ca/book-a-free-firesmart-home-assessment/
Last checked October 22, 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.
Sow is not affiliated with any of these agencies or utilities. Amounts and rules change, often at the start of a fiscal year, so confirm the details on the official page before you start a project. How we research these programs
Free to cite
Quote it with credit and a link to this page. The amounts and rules come from City of Whitehorse's official page, linked above, so check it before you publish.
Source: Sow, “Whitehorse Free FireSmart Brush Disposal,” Yard rebates directory, checked October 22, 2026, https://www.usesow.com/rebates/yukon/whitehorse-free-firesmart-brush-disposal