We’re here to help you find the Waterloo garbage pickup schedule for 2023 including bulk pickup, recycling, holidays, and maps.
The City of Waterloo is in Ontario with Meaford to the north, Halton Hills to the northeast, Kitchener and Brantford to the south, Hamilton to the southeast, Guelph and Milton to the east.
If there’s a change to your normal garbage collection schedule then there’s a good chance your street sweeping schedule has changed too so make sure to check for updates.
Waterloo Garbage Collection Calendar 2023
For normal garbage collections schedules, visit https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/living-here/the-waste-whiz.aspx
Garbage Pick Up Holidays
Here you can see the city-observed holidays.
Collection is provided on all holidays except Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Waterloo Garbage Collection Map
Bulk Waste Pickup Calendar 2023
To find your bulk item pickup schedule visit: https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/living-here/bulky-items-and-appliances.aspx#Collection-schedule-and-rules for find the collection day for your bulk waste.
Acceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
Bulky items are items that do not fit inside of an approved garbage container, such as a large appliance or piece of furniture. The Region of Waterloo provides bulky item collection every second week (the same week as garbage collection) from eligible households. Limits apply.
Wondering if your item is collectable and how to prepare it for collection? Use our Waste Whiz search box.
Unacceptable Items for Bulk Pickup
- Hazardous waste
- Sharps
- Ammo
Have bulky items the city won’t pick up? You need a junk removal service.
If you have large items that the city won’t take from you, you may need to hire a junk removal service.
Junk removal services are not be as picky about the items they’re collecting so if the city won’t take the item, this may be your best bet. There’s usually a fee involved with junk removal but most companies can tell you ahead of time approximately what it’s going to cost.
There are a number of junk removal services in Waterloo and I’m sure many of them will be able to help you out.
Recycling Collection Calendar 2023
Here’s the link to the recycling collection calendar: https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/living-here/the-waste-whiz.aspx
Frequently Asked Questions
When is bulk pickup in Waterloo?
To find your bulky item pickup in your area visit: https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/living-here/bulky-items-and-appliances.aspx#Collection-schedule-and-rules
What day is garbage pickup?
To find garbage pickup on your street visit: https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/living-here/the-waste-whiz.aspx
What time does garbage collection start?
Garbage collection starts at 7 a.m. Make sure to have your bins on the curb by then.
How can I contact the Waterloo Public Works Department?
Region of Waterloo General Inquiries
150 Frederick St., Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4J3
Phone: 519-575-4400
Deaf and Hard of Hearing (TTY) : 519-575-4608
Email the Region of Waterloo General Inquiries
Link to Region of Waterloo Home Page
Map this Location.
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Hope you were able to find everything you need for the Waterloo garbage pickup schedule. We strive to provide the most up to date information so please let us know if you need anything else.
