The Region of Waterloo regulates all waste collection and landfill operations within the municipality. By-Law 26-009 outlines requirements for proper waste collection and regulates the use of Region's landfill.
Bans and By-laws
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 and divert waste from the landfill.
If you need additional information about waste 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.
Use the Waste Whiz search tool for information on proper disposal.
Banned Waste Items
Certain types of waste cannot be collected and/or landfilled in Waterloo Region due to the following bans:
- Disposal of Waste Tire Ban: Tires were banned from both Cambridge and Waterloo landfills as of September 1, 1988. Report ER-88-110.1.
- Old Corrugated Cardboard Landfill Ban: Cardboard was banned from Cambridge and Waterloo landfills as of April 1, 1991. Report ER-90-125.
- Curbside Garbage Collection of Grass Ban: Grass was banned from curbside garbage collection as of March 31, 2003. Report E-02-070.
- Landfill and Curbside Waste Collection of Electronic Waste Ban: Electronic waste was banned from both landfill and curbside waste collection as of June 6, 2005. Report E04-092.
For copies of the reports and Council meeting minutes, please visit the Council Agendas and Minutes page or contact the Regional Clerk's Office.
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