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Use the links below for information on Garbage and Recycling.

VICTORIA DAY - Garbage/Recycling Pickup
Please note that Monday, May 20, 2013 Garbage and Recycling collections moves to Tuesday, May 21, 2013.  Thank you for your cooperation.

City Services Calendar

This calendar contains information about collection routes, a monthly calendar showing collection days by route, holiday pick-up days, special waste day events, bulk item collection, Lawn water restrictions, curbside leaf collection, Christmas Tree collection day and other helpful hints and events.

 2013-2014 City Services Calendar

routemap Garbage & Recycling Collection Areas Map 287.08 Kb
A map of the city showing the city's five collection areas which are colour coded to indicate what day of the week collection occurs. Download the pdf by clicking on the link above, or click on the map to see a larger image.

 Bulk Item Collection
This flyer outlines acceptable items for the bulk item collection. 

Recycling

Acceptable Large Recycling Containers

The City of Woodstock has reviewed the criteria for larger containers for recycling use.  Please click on the link below to view the acceptable requirements.

 Acceptable Large Recycling Containers

 Recycling – What Goes In?  
A complete list of what items can be put out for recycling.

 Recycling – What Stays Out?   
A complete list of what items should not be put out for recycling.

 Recycling Hints and Tips  
A list of helpful tips to keep in mind when organizing your recycling.

howtosort Recycling – How to Sort 1.43 Mb
A visual representation of what fibres and containers should be recycled and how to sort them. Download the pdf by clicking on the link above, or click on the image to see a larger version.

Recycling Magic 142.51 Kb
Recycling makes useful objects out of waste and adds a little magic to your life. Admire these marvellous transformations – they’re out of the box and right back at you.

Garbage Bag Tag Requirements

Bag Tags must be stuck on the top half of the garbage bag and both ends of the tag must be visible. If using a container, place the tag on top of the material inside.

One Bag Tag is needed for:
  • Each bag, maximum size of 76 x 96 cm and maximum weight of 20 kg.
  • Each container less than 128 L in size.

Two Bag Tags are needed for:
  • Bags that are larger than 76 x 96 cm.
  • Each rigid container between 129 to 240 L. Container must be in good repair.

Bag Tag Vendor Outlets 

Weight Restrictions

The maximum allowable weight in containers is 20 kilograms or 44 lbs.  Containers weighing more than 20 kilograms cannot be handled by the drivers and will be tagged as overweight.   See notice for more information.