Collection and disposal of waste in Waterloo Region is restricted by legislation, and Regional by-law and bans. This helps protect the health and safety of our environment, community, and collection crews, and strives to maximize waste reduction, reuse and recycling.
If you need additional information about our bans and by-law, or would like to report a by-law issue (such as scavenging, illegal dumping, etc.), please contact our Call Centre at 519-575-4400 available 24 hours a day, every day.
The following items are not collected at the curb at any time:
- batteries, chemicals, paints or propane tanks
- cardboard boxes full of garbage and/or recycling
- car or automotive parts, tires
- concrete, fence posts or railway ties
- construction, demolition/renovation waste (large quantities)
- electronic waste (computers, TVs, VCRs, monitors, stereos)
- liquid waste
- mixed piles of unbundled or loose garbage
- syringes, needles and medicines
- unwrapped broken glass/mirrors
For information on proper disposal of these items, ask the Waste Whiz.
Bans |
Certain types of waste cannot be collected and/or landfilled in Waterloo Region due to the following bans:
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By-law 17-007 |
| This by-law is entitled: By-law to Govern the Collection of Waste and the Provision of Waste Management Facilities in The Regional Municipality of Waterloo and to Repeal By-law 98-87, as amended, and By-law 02-011 of The Regional Municipality of Waterloo. It includes requirements for curbside collection services and waste facilities, restrictions such as illegal dumping, and penalties. |
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