Dufferin County Services Waste Services

Waste Services

Dufferin Waste provides weekly collection of waste throughout the County. See below for program details, a personalized waste collection calendar, and search the Which Bin? tool to learn how to properly sort your waste.

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COVID-19 Update

There are currently no changes to waste collection in Dufferin County. Any waste collection service information will be posted as required. Please continue to place your garbage, Blue Boxes and Green Bins at the curb by 7am on your collection day.

Our offices at 55 Zina Street are closed to the public until further notice. Waste Services staff are still available by phone at 519.941.2816 ext. 2620 and by email at dufferinwaste@dufferincounty.ca. For collections issues or to book a Bulky Item collection, please call GFL at 1.888.941.3345 ext. 1. If you’re a new resident and need Blue Boxes and Green Bins, please call or email us and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

To stay up to date with the latest Waste Services related news, follow DufferinWaste on Facebook and Twitter, or download the DufferinWaste App.

Waste Collection Schedule

Search your address to view your collection schedule, set reminders, and use the Which Bin? tool to see which bin it goes in! Use the Which Bin? tool to search our Take it Back Directory.

Waste Collection

Garbage, recyclables, and organics are collected weekly in Dufferin County. All waste should be properly sorted, at the curb by 7am on your scheduled collection day, and no earlier than 5pm the day before.

Waste Guide & Calendar

Download the current waste guide and annual collection calendar, including special waste collection days and holiday interruptions affecting the whole County.

Collection Issues

Information to help you avoid any collection issues or figure out why your items were not collected, including missed collections and OOPS stickers.

New or Replacement Bins

Dufferin County provides recycling and organics ins for new residents. If your container is broken, bring it in! We will have it recycled and give you a new one.

Special Considerations

In certain circumstances, the County of Dufferin will consider making an exemption for additional bags of garbage. Click here to see if you qualify.

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Dufferin Waste tweets out timely information on waste collection, schedules and tips for reducing what's sent to landfill.

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Waste Streams

Dufferin Waste provides collection of recycling, organics, yard waste, garbage and bulky items at the curb. Hazardous and electronic waste can be dropped off at a special event to be properly recycled or responsibly disposed. See details of each program stream and a list of acceptable items below.

Recycling

Recycle it right! Always check to see if an item is acceptable in our program before placing an item in your Blue Box.

Organics

Find out what materials are acceptable in your Green Bin to make compost and close the organics loop.

Garbage

One clear bag or bin a week. Stick a tag on extra bags or bins.

Yard Waste

Yard waste is collected bi-weekly for the urban areas and rural subdivisions in Dufferin County. Rural yard waste is collected on a monthly call-in basis.

Bulky items and white goods

Bulky items and white goods are collected on a monthly basis. Payment must be received ahead of time to ensure collection.

Household Hazardous Waste and Batteries

Hazardous wastes contain substances that can be harmful to human health and the environment. It is very important that we keep these materials of out the landfill.

Electronic Waste

Old or broken electronics can be brought to a Household Hazardous & Electronics Waste event to be recycled, or to the GFL Transfer station free of charge.

Events

Check here to see upcoming waste events, or to schedule an educational workshop for your workplace or school to become waste wise.

Book a Presentation or Workshop

Book a presentation or workshop for your school or workplace. We'll teach you about the waste system and answer your questions about what items go in which bin... and why!

Household Hazardous & Electronics Waste Events

Drop off your household hazardous and electronic waste at one of seven events held throughout the year in Dufferin County.

Compost Giveaway Days

You're using the Green Bin, why not use some of the end result? Dufferin Waste gives away compost created from green bin organics material every year to residents.

Resources

Waste Guide & Calendar

Publications & Newsletters

Long-Term Waste Management Strategy

Waste Collection By-law

Plan to Save: Reduce Food Waste

Click here to learn more about the campaign!

Contact Dufferin Waste

To help limit the spread of COVID-19, adjustments have been made to the way Dufferin County delivers services. For a list of current office appointment hours, closures, or cancellations, click on the banner at the top of the page.

519.941.2816 x 2620

dufferinwaste@dufferincounty.ca

55 Zina Street, Orangeville ON, L9W 1E5

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Contact GFL Transfer Station

The County of Dufferin does not own or operate any waste facilities. The GFL Transfer Station is owned and operated by GFL. For missed collections, or for booking a bulky item or rural yard waste collection, call the GFL office at 1.888.941.3345 ext.1

(519) 943-0101

info@gflenv.com

473051 Dufferin County Road 11, Orangeville, ON L9W 5L7

Monday through Friday 7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday 7:00 am - 3:00 pm