Collection and disposal of waste in Waterloo Region is restricted by various laws, and the Regional waste by-law and bans below. These help to
- protect the health and safety of our environment, community, and collection crews, and
- reduce waste and divert it from our one-and-only landfill.
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 tank
- 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, monitors, stereos)
- liquid waste
- mixed piles of unbundled or loose garbage
- recyclable cans, bottles and jugs that are in bags inside a blue box
- 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 |
| The title of this by-law is 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 drop-off at our waste management sites, restrictions such as illegal dumping and scavenging, and penalties. For details, click on the links below: |
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