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Recycling Services in Guelph, ON

Guelph has partnered with WM to provide residential waste service that sets the standard for sustainable trash disposal and recycling.

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Residential Pickup Schedules

If a holiday falls on a weekday, collections for the rest of the week will be pushed back a day. For a Thursday holiday, service would be on Friday, and Friday service would be Saturday. For holidays on Saturday or Sunday, there are no delays.

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Important Announcement

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Your everyday choices matter, and we’ve made it easier for you to make a difference. Recycling at home now includes plastic and paper to-go cups. Recycle these materials and show that small steps lead to big change. See how else you can help your community thrive.

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Introducing The Bagster® Bag

The Bagster® Bag gives customers the strength of a steel dumpster in the convenience of a bag. Bagster® Bag is the easiest solution to help tackle home improvement projects, remodeling, home and garage cleanup.

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Service Guidelines

Review local residential trash & recycling guidance before your next pickup or service request.

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Service & Collection Information

WM provides a 96, 64 or 35 gallon cart for weekly trash collection. To view your specific service day, please click here, enter your address and select "Verify”.

Container Setout Instructions

Place container on the street with wheels against the curb by 6 a.m. on collection days and remove same day. Keep container at least three (3) feet from parked cars, mailboxes, and other obstacles that may prevent WM team members from picking it up.

How to Prepare Your Materials

All trash should be bagged. Do not overfill your container – the lid must close tightly. Overflow and materials outside may be subject to additional charge or will not be collected.

What Belongs in Your Container

Acceptable items include standard household trash like food waste, chip bags, paper towels, plastic bags, and textiles (donate if lightly used).

Non-acceptable items include construction waste, auto parts, tires, household hazardous waste (paint, oil, household cleaners), medical or electronic waste.

Set Up New Residential Service

Sign up for new service online, any time by entering your address in the "Set Up Your Service” section above.

 

Report a Missed Pickup

Did you know you can get updates on your service ETA by signing up or logging in to your My WM account? If containers were curbside by the specified time and were not emptied, you can also report a missed pickup online. On the main dashboard, locate the services card. Click details on current service to submit your missed pickup request.

Missed pickups must be reported within three (3) days and will not be eligible for recovery pickup if your container was not out or was blocked at the time of service. Visit our support article for more details.

Request an Additional Container

Additional carts are available for a fee. Click here to request help with changes to your services.

 

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