Large Item Collections

Residents living in single family dwellings, semi-detached, duplexes, townhouses and apartments with 3 units or less may receive collection of large household items and appliances on a call in basis.

Residents living in apartments or condominium complexes with more than 3 units must arrange for the collection through their property manager or landlord.

Before scheduling your collection PLEASE consider donating and diverting your unwantables instead: 

• Check out the various diversion programs available
• Take advantage of programs available at the Durham Region Waste Management Facility
• Donate materials in good condition to a local charity like the Salvation Army or Habitat for Humanity Durham's ReStore

About the program:

• 12 item limit applies to ALL large item collections
• First large item collection in a calendar year is free
• Fee for subsequent large item collections scheduled within the calendar year are $25 per pick-up (unlimited number of pick-ups per year)
• There is no charge for seniors and residents with disabilities (must reside at the address)
• Resident must be 65 years of age (or older) or have a disability. Proof of senior status or proof of disability must be provided prior to booking the large item collection. Proof of disability may be:
  • ODSP Receipt
  • CNIB Client Card
  • Access 2 Entertainment
  • Disability Travel Card
  • Doctor's Note
• All large item collections are scheduled on date of your normal residual waste collection
• Large item collections must be scheduled at least 2 business days in advance of normal residual waste collection day

Collection Requirements:

• Items must not exceed 3 metres (10 ft) in length or weigh more than 70 kg (154 lbs)
• Bundled items must not exceed 76 cm in length and 36 cm in width and height (30" x 14" x 14") and be less than 20 kg (44 lbs)
• For safety, please remove all doors from appliances prior to collection
• Set out items no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before scheduled collection and no later than 7 a.m. on the day of the collection. Any items not collected must be removed from the curb by 8 p.m.
• DO NOT place items at the curb days in advance: this will encourage illegal dumping, which you will be responsible for if items exceed the 12 item limit
• Requests for cancellation must be received at least 2 business days in advance of collection

What can be picked up:

• Household appliances
• Furniture
• Bed frames
• Mattresses & box springs
• Sinks & toilets
• Carpet & underlay

What can not be picked up:

• Tires or vehicle parts
• Hazardous waste
• Demolition/renovation material
• Organics or recyclables (For electronic equipment disposal and recycling locations, please visit www.dowhatyoucan.ca)

How to schedule a large item collection:

• Call Service Oshawa at (905) 436-3311