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.
COVID-19 Update
Curbside collections are currently continuing as normal, with some adjustments as necessary. Some of our programs, including event days are also being impacted. The County will ensure there are timely updates on waste collections, programs and events if/when any changes are required. Stay connected! Follow Dufferin Waste on Twitter and Facebook, download the Dufferin Waste app or check our website at www.dufferincounty.ca/waste.
Please note that our office has relocated to the Edelbrock Centre located at 30 Centre Street, as our 55 Zina St. location is closed to the public. For garbage bag tag sales and Green Bin and Blue Box replacements/distribution, please contact Dufferin Waste Services in advance at 519-941-2816, ext 2620 or by email at dufferinwaste@dufferincounty.ca to let us know your service needs.
For curbside collection issues, or to book a Bulky Item collection by credit card, please contact GFL directly at 1-888-941-3345, ext 1.
Questions? Please contact us at 519-941-2816, ext 2620 or by email at dufferinwaste@dufferincounty.ca. We’re here to help!
***ATTENTION*** Due to unanticipated driver shortages, the transfer station operational hours might be affected. As the Dufferin Transfer Station is privately owned and operated by GFL, it is recommended that you call them directly ahead of time to ensure that they are open. Contact the Dufferin Transfer Station at 519-943-0101. Alternatively, you can contact Leferink Transfer Station in Georgetown at 905-877-1420.
The Take It Back Directory is now available online! Click here to download and print a copy and help contribute to a circular economy!
Click here for information on Hazardous & Electronic Waste events.
There will be NO INTERRUPTIONS to waste collection during the week leading up to Canada Day. Please place all garbage, Blue Boxes and Green Bins at the curb on your REGULAR collection day next week. For missed collections, please call GFL at 1.888.941.3345 ext. 1.
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.
Follow @DufferinWaste on Twitter
Dufferin Waste tweets out timely information on waste collection, schedules and tips for reducing what's sent to landfill.
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.
Events
Check here to see upcoming waste events, or to schedule an educational workshop for your workplace or school to become waste wise.
