Households receive unlimited collection of organics (green bins) every week on their waste collection day. Multi-residential buildings (6 units or more) receive organics according to the Multi-Residential Collection Calendar. There are no shifts to the collection schedule due to holidays except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Please remember to sort your waste for collection and have it curbside by 7am. Only curbside green bins are accepted (do not set the kitchen catcher at the curb).
Getting a Green Bin
The City will move to automated cart collection service for organics effective September 8, 2025. Visit Changes Coming to Curbside Collection for details.
Damaged bins can be returned to the landfill site (272 Ferndale Drive North) where they will be recycled free of charge.
Accepted Materials & Bin Liners
Please use the Waste Item Lookup Tool to look up specific items if not listed below. Organics bins must not exceed 20kgs (45lbs) per bin when placed out for collection.
Did you know? Effective May 1, 2024, pet waste is accepted in your green bin! Dog waste, plant-based kitty litter and bedding for small animals is accepted in the green bin. Pet waste must be placed in certified compostable bags.

