Garbage, Recycling & Green Bin
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Residential waste collection program
Check here for waste collection updates and alerts: There are no service disruptions at this time.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Workers in the waste management sector are dutifully reporting to work and are helping maintain safe and clean streets, homes and workplaces by removing waste materials. Although the City is being flexible with waste limits (allowing an additional 2 bags until April 5) it is still important that residents not add to the work load of staff unnecessarily. Please continue to do your best to reduce waste.
For residents, Durham Health and Public Health Ontario have clarified that there is no need to do anything special with garbage, compost or recycling as there are no studies to prove this is necessary. However residents are reminded to follow collection requirements and ensure that all garbage and green bin materials are bagged and securely tied. Loose items or bags that are broken will not be collected.
In addition, residents are asked not to approach staff and to respect the physical distance of at least 2m. If you have questions or concerns please contact Service Oshawa.
Use your address to look up your collection schedule, download the Waste App in your app store or view the Waste Collection Calendar and Information Guide. Watch your mailbox for delivery of the 2019-2020 Waste Collection Calendar and Information Guide this June.
Access Service Oshawa Online to report a missed collection.
Learn more about the curbside collection of:
- green bin
- garbage and large item collection
- yard waste and Christmas tree collection
- blue box recycling
Do not place household hazardous waste at the curb. Drop off household hazardous waste at the Region of Durham's Waste Management Facility.
| Download the Waste App |
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Never forget your collection day again! Download the new mobile app to get reminders and alerts.
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| Waste Collection Calendar and Information Guide |
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| Know before you throw |
| Aren't sure which waste stream to put something? Look up the item using this look up tool and we will tell you which waste stream to dispose or recycle it! |
| Was your collection missed? |
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Were your materials left at the curb? Collection staff do their very best to pick up your materials. Although some collections may be missed due to error or oversight, there are many reasons why your waste may be left at the curb. Before calling Service Oshawa, view our list of common set out mistakes and acceptable materials to help you sort your garbage into green bin, blue box or garbage.
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| Do you live in an apartment or condo complex? |
| The City of Oshawa provides some apartments and condo complexes with waste collection services. Learn more about our multi-residential waste collection services and requirements. Speak to your property manager, condo board or owner to find out more about waste collection. |
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