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If you are a community member in a new development, contact Service Oshawa to confirm that waste collection services have started on your new street.

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Download the Durham Region Waste App to get your waste schedule and information on the go. Set reminders, get service updates and use the Know Before You Throw tool on your mobile device. Download the Durham Region Waste App using the icons below.

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To ask a question, provide feedback or report a problem about waste collection services, contact Service Oshawa by email at [email protected] or call 905-436-3311.

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Waste Collection Calendar and Information Guide

Open the 2022-2023 Waste Collection
Calendar and Information Guide

The Waste Collection and Information Guide is moving online!

Starting July 1, 2023, the Waste Calendar and Information Guide will only be available though our online tools.
Did you know that most residents already access digital waste information? Here’s how you can get connected:

 Durham Region Waste App
 Download the Durham Region Waste App to:
  • Look up and view your Waste Schedule
  • Set up service notifications
  • Use the Know Before You Throw sorting tool

 

Navigate to the Durham Region Waste App on the Apple App Store page    Navigate to the Durham Region Waste App on the Google Play Store page

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 Use the following links to City webpages to:
  • Look up and print your collection schedule and set up service notifications on this page
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Connect with Service Oshawa by calling 905-436-3311 or email [email protected] to:
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If you are unable use one of the above options and need a printed copy of the calendar, please contact Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311.

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