Additional Service Information

Information on Residual Waste Collection - For details on bag limits and set out requirements for residual waste collection.

Waste Collection Assistance Programs

• Provides details on the City's policy for residents who require special consideration to the garbage bag limits. Application forms for this program can also be found here.
• However, residents with accessibility issues may apply for approval to use a cart, or other apparatus, to assist them in bringing their residual waste to the curb.

Where to purchase Bag Tags - There is a four bag limit of residual waste per household every two weeks. Residents exceeding the four bag limit must purchase bag tags for each bag over the four-bag limit.

Winter Waste Placement - Snowbanks, icy conditions and winter weather make it difficult for waste collection operators to see and safely reach your garbage, green bin and recycling. Choose and maintain a collection area that is visible and at ground-level. Keep a path from the road to your collectibles clear of snow and ice. Making sure your collectibles are seen and placed safely at the curb ensures pick-up and helps avoid worker injury.

Large Item Collection - Provides details on the collection of large items such as furniture, household appliances and mattresses through a special call-in service.

• Large item collections occur during the week garbage is collected and must be booked prior to the day of collection through Service Oshawa.
• To help you schedule and plan for a large item collection use the Waste Collection Lookup tool to determine the next collection day.

Yard Waste Collection - Collection of  yard waste runs from mid-April to early December and collected bi-weekly on your regular collection day. Check out the Waste Collection Calendar to determine the day of collection for your area.

Green Bin Collection - Provides information and tips to successfully divert your household organics through the curbside green bin program.

Blue Box Collection - Provides information and tips on how to properly sort your paper fibres and containeers. For more information on the Region of Durham's Blue Box Collection program contact the Region of Durham at 905-579-5264 or visit www.durhamregionwaste.ca.

Regional Waste Management Facilities - For hours of operation of the Region of Durham Waste Disposal Sites and information on the disposal, recycling, composting, and reuse of residential household waste.

Keep Oshawa Litter Free - Learn how you can become a partner in beautification and keep Oshawa litter free. Litter is considered an offence under the City's Nuisance By-law.