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Garbage, recycling and collection in Oshawa
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Oshawa, Ontario: garbage, recycling and collection. Find local rules, practical steps, useful answers and official service links.
Key information
Oshawa provides garbage, green bin, yard waste and bulky-item service for eligible properties. Circular Materials handles blue box recycling and batteries. Keep the service boundaries clear when looking up dates or reporting a missed collection.
On this page
At a glance
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Which residential properties receive city curbside service? | The city identifies eligible properties with eight units or fewer. |
| How heavy can a garbage bag be? | Each bag must weigh no more than 20 kilograms, or 44 pounds. |
| Can I line the green bin with grocery bags? | No. The city excludes ordinary plastic grocery bags. Use approved certified compostable or paper liners. |
Sources: Garbage, Recycling and Green Bin | City of Oshawa · Green Bin | City of Oshawa
Plan your next step
- Find your service
Check the address, building type and collector for the material.
- Sort and prepare
Use the local container, quantity, weight and set-out rules.
- Check the date
Use the address calendar and the correct reporting route if collection fails.
Collection, containers and dates
Which residential properties receive city curbside service?
The city identifies eligible properties with eight units or fewer.
Who handles blue boxes and batteries?
Circular Materials is responsible for those recycling services. The city handles the other listed household collection streams.
What is the normal garbage bag limit?
The city lists four bags per collection. Extra bags need the appropriate bag tags.
Sorting and special services
How heavy can a garbage bag be?
Each bag must weigh no more than 20 kilograms, or 44 pounds.
How often is the green bin collected?
The green bin page lists weekly collection.
Source: Green Bin | City of Oshawa
When should I put the green bin out?
By 7 a.m. on collection day, and no earlier than 6 p.m. the day before.
Source: Green Bin | City of Oshawa
Problems, exceptions and help
Can I line the green bin with grocery bags?
No. The city excludes ordinary plastic grocery bags. Use approved certified compostable or paper liners.
Source: Green Bin | City of Oshawa
Does the city handle yard waste and bulky items?
Yes. These are named city services, but their dates and preparation rules differ from weekly organics.
Should an apartment manager use the small-property route automatically?
No. The city’s curbside scope is limited to eligible properties up to eight units. Larger building arrangements need separate confirmation.
How should I report the correct waste problem?
Identify whether the issue concerns city garbage, organics, yard or bulky service, or Circular Materials recycling, then use that service’s contact route.
Local service links
These are the service sources used for this Oshawa guide. Use their current forms, calendars and notices when completing a task.
Sources: Garbage, Recycling and Green Bin | City of Oshawa · Green Bin | City of Oshawa