Garbage, Recycling and Green Bin
We're going paperless
- Download the Durham Region Waste App
- Look up and print you schedule using our Waste Schedule tool
- Set up notifications
- Use the Know Before you Throw sorting tool
- Purchase garbage bag tags
- Book a large item collection
- Register for the waste assistance program
- Report a missed collection
Curbside residential waste collection
The City of Oshawa, in partnership with the Region of Durham, provides curbside waste collection services to residential properties with eight or less dwelling units. The City is responsible for collecting of garbage, green bin organics, yard waste and oversized items. The Region is responsible for collecting blue box recyclables and batteries.

According to your collection schedule, garbage collection is the same day every other week. For more information about garbage collection, visit the Garbage page.

Green bin organics are collected on the same day as your blue box recycling collection every week. For more information about green bin collection, visit the Green Bin page.

Blue box recyclables are collected every week on the same day as your green bin collection. For more information about blue box collection, visit the Recycling page.

Yard waste is collected on the same day as your garbage collection from mid-April until the end of November. For more information about yard waste collection, visit the Yard Waste page.

The large item collection program is for items that are too large to fit into a regular size garbage bag. For details about the program, visit the Large Item Collection page.
Materials left at the curb?
Were your materials left at the curb? Before calling Service Oshawa to report a missed collection, please review common set out mistakes on our Waste Tips page.
Collection Reminders
Excessive waste at the curb causes operational challenges. Please do your part and respect collection requirements:
- Use the Know Before You Throw tool on our Waste Tips page to correctly sort your waste
- Don't overfill garbage bags (maximum weight is 20 kg or 44 lbs) and keep waste to a minimum (four bag limit) or purchase additional garbage bag tags
- Book ahead to have large items, including furniture, appliances and mattresses collected. Visit our Large Item Collection page for details
- Excessive waste and materials, including construction material, concrete, drywall, wood waste, fill/soil, and hazardous waste, are not accepted at the curb. Learn how and where to dispose of these items, by visiting the Region's Waste Management Facilities page
- Ensure that all garbage and green bin materials are bagged and securely tied. Loose items or bags that are broken will not be collected
- Residents should not approach staff and respect the physical distance of at least 2 m. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Service Oshawa
- Properly dispose of any household chemicals, such as paint, oil, pool chemicals and propane tanks. Learn how and where to dispose of these items, on the Region's Waste Management Facilities page
Multi-residential waste collection
The City of Oshawa and the Region of Durham provide municipal waste and recycling collection services at some multi-residential buildings. Multi-residential buildings include apartments with nine or more dwelling units and condominiums, including townhouse complexes that require private property access. For more information about this service and how to apply for collection visit our Multi-residential Waste Collection page.
Waste Assistance Programs
Many waste assistance programs are available to Oshawa community members. Review the information below for more details about each of the programs, including:
- how to participate
- proof of eligibility requirements
- forms required
- further instructions for each assistance program
Special Consideration for Garbage Bag Limits Program |
This program provides assistance to:
If approved, this City will provide participants with an annual allotment of bag tags (50). Participants can then go beyond the four bag limit when placing waste at the curb by affixing a bag tag to each additional bag. Participants are responsible for complying with all other requirements in the City's Waste Collection By-law. Program Requirements
Proof of Eligibility
How to Participate
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Waste Assistance Large Item Collection Program |
Residential properties receiving municipal collection services can book one free collection per year. This program waives the $35 fee for any additional large item collections scheduled in a given calendar year up to three collections over and above the first free collection. Having a limit on exempt collections improves operational efficiencies. Ensuring those registered for the Waste Assistance Large Item Collection Program combine items set out for collection to avoid single item setouts. Program Requirements
Proof of Eligibility
How to Participate
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Waste Collection Cart Program |
This program allows a resident with a disability to leave their garbage on an approved cart for collection. The City will issue a sticker which must be placed on the cart to identify it as an approved cart to City collection staff. Participants are responsible for complying with all other requirements in the City's Waste Collection By-law. Carts must be approved by the City. Please note:
Many local home and garden supply stores provide several options. Consider a:
Please remember that the City is not responsible for lost or stolen carts – consider marking the cart with your address. Program Requirements
Proof of Eligibility
How to Participate
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