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Garbage, recycling and Green Bins in London
London, Ontario, Canada
London collection schedules, 2026 recycling sorting, garbage limits, Green Bin rules, yard waste preparation, bulky pickup and drop-off fees.
Key information
Look up your address in the City’s Zone Finder first. For regular residential curbside service, Green Bins are collected weekly and garbage every other week. Since January 1, 2026, recycling is managed by Circular Materials, with collection support from Miller Waste.
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Find your garbage and recycling collection day
Do not guess from a neighbour’s bin or last week’s date. Holidays can change the schedule. The City also provides print calendars at City Hall, libraries, community centres and waste facilities.
If you need a large-print calendar or a translated version, ask Service London. The City lists Arabic, French, Mandarin, Portuguese and Spanish versions.
- Open the City’s Zone Finder and enter your address.
- Check the dates for garbage, Green Bin, recycling and yard waste.
- Save the current calendar or use Recycle Coach for reminders.
Which waste service do you need?
- Identify the item
Food, packaging, furniture or something else?
- Check what goes where
Use London’s current Recycle Coach guide.
- Choose the route
Your bin, a booking or a suitable drop-off site.
| Service | Starting rule | Where to check |
|---|---|---|
| Green Bin | Weekly for households with this curbside service | City Green Bin guide |
| Garbage | Every other week for regular residential curbside service | Your address calendar |
| Recycling | Check your address calendar and current accepted materials | Circular Materials and Miller Waste |
| Yard waste | Seasonal dates, separate from regular garbage | Your address calendar |
| Large furniture | Check whether a collection booking is needed | City bulky item guide |
| Other items | Confirm accepted materials, site hours and fees | Recycle Coach and EnviroDepots |
Sources: City Green Bin guide · City recycling guide and 2026 changes · City collection schedules and exceptions · City garbage and bulky item guide · City EnviroDepots
Recycling responsibility and 2026 changes
On January 1, 2026, responsibility for London’s residential Blue Box system moved from the City to the companies that supply packaging and paper. Circular Materials manages the system. Miller Waste handles missed recycling, replacement bins and collection questions. The City still manages garbage, Green Bin and yard waste.
The City’s recycling page lists new accepted packaging, including plastic bags and overwrap, foam packaging and tubes such as toothpaste tubes. Use the current sorting guide before putting an item out. An old calendar may show rules that have changed.
Recycling help: Miller Waste, 1-888-852-2376 or area24@millerwaste.ca. For City garbage, Green Bin or yard waste issues, use Service London.
Sources: City recycling guide and 2026 changes · Circular Materials London sorting and collection guide
EnviroDepot locations
Oxford Street EnviroDepot
1450 Oxford Street West
West London drop-off site. Check the material table above before loading your vehicle. Loose garbage and large furniture are not accepted here.
Clarke Road South EnviroDepot
28 Clarke Road
East London drop-off site, north of Hamilton Road. Accepted materials and charges differ from ordinary curbside collection.
Sources: City EnviroDepots
Clarke Road North EnviroDepot
21462 Clarke Road
North-area drop-off site at the Try Recycling location. Follow the City EnviroDepot signs and check the material and fee rules for your load.
Sources: City EnviroDepots
W12A EnviroDepot and Landfill
3502 Manning Drive
The south-area site has different opening hours from the other three depots. Use the City’s accepted-material and fee guidance to choose the EnviroDepot or landfill service.
Sources: City EnviroDepots
Recycling preparation and sorting
| Material | Prepare it this way |
|---|---|
| Cardboard | Flatten it; maximum size is 60 by 60 centimetres. |
| Paper and boxboard | Empty and flatten packaging. Hardcover and softcover books are not accepted. |
| Shredded paper | Put it in a tied clear bag. |
| Glass containers | Empty them and remove lids or caps. |
| Plastic bottles | Empty them and keep caps on. |
| Flexible plastic packaging | Empty bags, overwrap and wrappers; remove food residue. Use the current guide for the correct stream. |
Use the Circular Materials guide for accepted items and stream placement. A package being made of plastic does not mean every part belongs in the same recycling stream. Its London page also links to requests for accommodation and additional containers.
Sources: Circular Materials London sorting and collection guide
Prepare garbage bags and cans correctly
The City marks limit-exemption days in the collection calendar. It also lists $2 garbage tags for extra residential containers at EnviroDepots. Check the current instructions before setting out extra bags.
- For standard household collection, the usual limit is three containers. One bag or one can counts as a container.
- Each container must weigh no more than 20 kilograms. Garbage cans must hold 30 to 125 litres.
- Use a suitable large bag or can. Do not put individual grocery or small kitchen bags at the curb.
- Set garbage out by 7 a.m. on collection day, no earlier than 6 p.m. the evening before.
Sources: City garbage and bulky item guide · City EnviroDepots
Use your Green Bin each week
For the regular curbside program, Green Bins are collected weekly even when garbage is not due. Empty the small indoor kitchen container into the outdoor Green Bin. Do not put the kitchen container itself out for collection.
Latch the lid and put the bin on level ground near the curb. Set it out by 7 a.m., not before 6 p.m. the day before. Paper or certified compostable liners can help keep it clean.
- Food scraps and food-soiled paper belong in the Green Bin.
- Pet waste, diapers, baby wipes and ordinary plastic bags do not belong in it. Check Recycle Coach for the right place.
Sources: City Green Bin guide
Yard waste bags, branches and collection weeks
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Containers | Reusable 30 to 125 litre containers, paper yard bags or certified compostable bags |
| Ordinary plastic bags | Not accepted |
| Bundles | No longer than one metre; tie with twine |
| Branches | Less than 10 centimetres in diameter |
| Weight | Maximum 20 kilograms per container or bundle |
| Christmas trees | No more than three metres; remove decorations and plastic |
Yard waste collection follows the green weeks on your address calendar. Crews collect once during that week, possibly on Saturday. Put material out by 7 a.m. Monday, or Tuesday when Monday is a holiday. Do not set it out before 6 p.m. the previous evening.
Sources: City yard waste preparation and seasonal collection · City collection schedules and exceptions
Book pickup for a couch, mattress or large furniture
The City offers booked bulky-item pickup for eligible residential curbside households. A request can include up to four items for a collection day, and there is no booking fee. Businesses are not eligible for this booking service.
- Check the accepted items and preparation rules.
- Book with Service London or call 519-661-2489.
- Give your address, items and preferred collection date.
- Use the confirmed collection date and set-out instructions for your address.
- Appliances, electronics, renovation waste, tires and scrap metal are not part of this furniture booking.
- Remove a mattress from a sofa bed and secure exposed springs as the City directs.
- For bedbug-affected furniture, use sealed plastic wrapping and follow the City’s preparation instructions.
Sources: City garbage and bulky item guide
EnviroDepot and landfill fees and restrictions
| Material or purchase | Current rule |
|---|---|
| Blue Box material, electronics, batteries and scrap metal | Accepted without a drop-off charge |
| Bagged garbage or grass clippings | $2 per bag |
| Renovation waste | $40 small load; $75 car or SUV; $100 pickup, van or trailer load |
| Extra-container garbage tag | $2 each; no expiry or refund |
| Furniture or mattresses | Not accepted at EnviroDepots |
An attendant assesses renovation loads; larger loads can cost more. Renovation payments require debit or credit. Check the chosen depot’s hours and accepted materials before travelling.
W12A accepts garbage from London and Thames Centre, including furniture and mattresses for a fee. Its household special waste service has a separate London and Middlesex catchment, including First Nations. Check the landfill page for material-specific rules.
Some appliance fees on the City pages are marked as coming soon. Confirm the current charge before taking an appliance; a proposed fee is not listed here as an active fee.
Sources: City EnviroDepots · W12A Landfill accepted materials and fees
Apartments, townhomes and downtown exceptions
| Zone | Weekday set-out | Weekend set-out |
|---|---|---|
| West | Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday, 9 to 10 a.m. |
| East | Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 5 to 8 p.m. | Saturday and Sunday, 9 to 10 a.m. |
Shared building bins and private collection can follow different arrangements. Ask your property manager which services apply. The City’s calendar has separate holiday instructions for multi-residential and townhome properties.
Confirm your downtown east or west zone before using the table. On Dundas Place, ask your landlord or property manager about bulky items.
Questions about London waste collection
Why was my recycling missed, and who do I contact?
Check the current schedule and sorting rules first. For recycling collection problems, contact Miller Waste at 1-888-852-2376. Recycling support moved away from the City in 2026.
Is garbage collected every week in London?
For standard residential curbside service, garbage is collected every other week. Green Bins are weekly. Buildings, businesses and the Core Area can have different arrangements.
Source: City Green Bin guide
Can I take a mattress to an EnviroDepot?
No. The City says EnviroDepots do not accept furniture or mattresses. Check booked curbside pickup or W12A Landfill, including any fees.
Source: City EnviroDepots
How do I find my London garbage collection day?
Enter your address in the City Zone Finder and use the current collection calendar. Check garbage, Green Bin, recycling and yard waste separately. Holiday changes mean last week’s date is not a reliable guide.
Who manages London’s Blue Box recycling now?
Since January 1, 2026, Circular Materials manages residential Blue Box recycling, with Miller Waste handling collection support. The City still handles garbage, Green Bin and yard waste services. Use the contact for the service involved.
Do I need to book collection for a couch or mattress?
Eligible residential curbside households can book bulky-item collection through Service London. Give the address and items, then follow the confirmed date and preparation instructions. This booking is separate from ordinary garbage set-out.
Does yard waste go out on the regular garbage day?
Use the yard waste dates on your address calendar. Yard waste has seasonal collection weeks and separate preparation rules, so a regular garbage date does not establish that yard waste will be collected too.
Can I take electronics and batteries to an EnviroDepot?
The City lists electronics and batteries among materials accepted without a drop-off charge. Check the chosen depot’s current accepted-material list and hours. Other loads, including garbage and renovation waste, can have fees.
Source: City EnviroDepots
Do apartments use the same waste schedule as curbside houses?
Not always. Shared bins, private collection and some townhome services have different arrangements. Ask the property manager where to sort materials and which pickup schedule applies to your building.
Can I get a paper or accessible collection calendar?
The City provides print calendars at libraries, City Hall, community centres and waste facilities. Ask Service London about large print or translated versions if the standard calendar is difficult to use.