Large Item Collection

The Large Item Collection Program is for items that are too large to fit into a regular size garbage bag. Residents can book one free collection per calendar year. Additional collections can be booked for $35. Visit Reducing Your Waste to learn about appropriate alternatives to sending materials to landfills.

Book a collection

Before booking a large item collection, review the following terms and conditions to ensure program compliance. Book large item collections using the button below, or by calling Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311.

If you are eligible for the large item collection assistance program or requesting collection for a multi-residential dwelling/building (e.g. a building with three or more dwelling units) or condominium (e.g. townhouse or apartment), the property owner or manager must arrange for collection by calling Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311.

Book a Large Item Collection

Terms and conditions

It is the responsibility of the community member, property owner, or property manager to review and follow the Terms and Conditions for collection. Failure to follow the requirements below may result in materials not being collected and may be subject to charges under the Waste Collection By-law

Eligible properties

This service is available to community members living in single-family dwellings, semi-detached, duplexes, or buildings with two or less dwelling units that receive municipal waste collection services.

Community members living in serviced multi-residential buildings with three or more dwelling units, apartment buildings, or condominium townhouse complexes must arrange the collection through the property owner or manager. The property owner or manager must arrange for the large item collection on behalf of the building.

Non-eligible properties

Commercial, industrial, institutional and multi-residential properties that contract out waste collection services are not entitled to receive a large item collection under this program.

Collection requirements

book a pick up at least two business days before your regularly scheduled garbage collection day
set items at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on the day of the collection and no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before the scheduled collection
limit of 12 items per collection
maximum size of 3 m in length
maximum weight of 70 kg
bundled items must not exceed 76 cm in length, 36 cm in width, 36 cm in height and be less than 20 kg (44 lbs.)
for safety remove all doors from appliances prior to collection
Placing items at the curb days in advance will encourage illegal dumping.

Fees

Eligible properties can book one free collection (12 item limit) in a calendar year. Extra collections in a calendar year are available for $35 per collection.

If you are eligible for the large item collection assistance program (e.g. a senior or a person with a disability), the fee may be waived.

Acceptable items

Scrap metal and large household appliances

air conditioners (central and window units)
any other items deemed metal goods
bicycle frames (tires removed)
central vacuum units
dehumidifiers
dishwashers
dryers
empty home heating oil tanks (cut in half)
empty hot water tanks
freezers (chest and upright)
furnaces
heat pumps/exchangers
large home safes
metal bath tubs
metal bed frames and rails
metal fencing
metal filing cabinets (empty)
metal fireplaces and wood burning stoves
metal furniture
metal ladders
metal shelving units
metal shower enclosures
metal sinks/taps
metal sinks
metal swing sets
metal tools
metal tubing and plumbing fixtures
ovens, stoves, barbecues (no propane tanks)
pool heaters
range hoods
refrigerated water coolers
refrigerators
washers
wheel barrows (metal only)

Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (E-Waste)

desktop computers, keyboards, monitors and printers
televisions, V.C.R.s and D.V.D. players
photocopiers, scanners, and fax machines
audio and video equipment
equalizers, amplifiers, preamplifiers
radios, tuners and receivers
speakers
turntables

Oversized household items - indoor and outdoor

artificial Christmas trees
basketball nets (portable)
carpet and underlay (properly tied and bundled)
chain saws (if gas powered - tank empty)
child car seats/booster car seats
garden planters (wood and plastic)
garden water pond - pre-formed shell/liners and pumps
home gym equipment
lawnmowers (if gas powered - tank empty)
luggage
large musical instruments (exception for pianos)
outdoor hot tubs (must meet size/weight restrictions - can be cut into pieces and each piece = 1 item)
patio tables and chairs (metal and plastic)
picnic tables
large plastic laundry tubs
play centres and climbers (metal, plastic, wood) - broken down and properly bundled
play houses (wood and plastic) - broken down and properly bundled
pool liners, solar covers, winter covers (properly bundled) and pumps
smaller household appliances - microwave ovens, etc.
snowblowers (if gas powered - tank empty)
sporting equipment (that cannot fit into a regular garbage bag - e.g., skis, G.T. racers, sleds, etc.)
storage sheds (wood and metal) - broken down and properly bundled
trampolines - broken down and bundled correctly
wheelbarrows (plastic)
wheelchairs
window coverings - blinds and shutters (fabric, wooden, P.V.C.)
wood waste, including scraps (odds and ends) from woodworking and furniture (must be tied and bundled correctly), does not include wood scraps generated from construction or demolition projects

Furniture

bar stools
couches, sofas, love seats
games tables
mattresses and box springs
tables, chairs

Porcelain

sinks
toilets

Unacceptable items

The following items are not eligible for collection. They cannot be at the curb as part of the Large Item Collection program:

bags of garbage
tires or vehicle parts
household hazardous waste such as paint, oil, fertilizers, and pool chemicals
demolition and renovation material, including dry wall and wood waste
green bin, blue box recycling or yard waste

These items can be taken to the Region of Durham's Waste Management Facility. For more information about the disposal of these items and facility hours, visit the Region's Waste Management Facilities page.

Frequently asked questions

When will my large items be collected?

Please book a pickup before placing your items out at the curb. Collections can be booked every other week on the same collection day as your garbage day. Book at least two business days before your regular garbage day. Once a pickup has been booked, a separate collection truck will be scheduled to collect your items.

Can I cancel my large item collection?

If you have booked a pick up date but would like to either cancel or reschedule, please contact Service Oshawa at least two business days prior to the scheduled collection day.

Service Oshawa
Oshawa City Hall
50 Centre St. S.
Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z7
Phone: 905-436-3311
Toll Free: 1-800-667-4292
Email: service@oshawa.ca