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Garbage, recycling and collection in Clarington
Clarington, Ontario, Canada
Clarington, Ontario: garbage, recycling and collection. Find local rules, practical steps, useful answers and official service links.
Key information
Clarington relies on Durham Region for garbage, green bins and several special collections. Blue boxes use Circular Materials and Miller Waste. The local Household Special Waste Depot is a different service from the region’s general disposal sites.
On this page
At a glance
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Who provides garbage and green bin service? | Durham Region handles garbage, green bins, yard waste and the listed bulky, metal, electronic, porcelain and battery services. |
| What is the ordinary garbage schedule? | The regional curbside page lists up to four bags every other week by 7 a.m. |
| When is seasonal yard waste collected? | The region lists April to early December, with Christmas tree collection in January. Use the property calendar for dates. |
Sources: Garbage and Recycling | Municipality of Clarington · Curbside Collection | Region of Durham
Plan your next step
- Find your service
Check the address, building type and collector for the material.
- Sort and prepare
Use the local container, quantity, weight and set-out rules.
- Check the date
Use the address calendar and the correct reporting route if collection fails.
Collection, containers and dates
Who provides garbage and green bin service?
Durham Region handles garbage, green bins, yard waste and the listed bulky, metal, electronic, porcelain and battery services.
Who handles a recycling problem?
Contact Miller Waste at 1-888-852-4723 or area8@millerwaste.ca for Circular Materials recycling.
How do I find my collection day?
Search the region’s address calendar. It shows the dates and which streams to put out.
Sorting and special services
What is the ordinary garbage schedule?
The regional curbside page lists up to four bags every other week by 7 a.m.
Do extra bags need tags?
Yes. A tag is required for every bag above the four-bag limit. Buy through Durham Region online or by phone.
How often is green bin collection?
The regional curbside page lists weekly green bin collection.
Problems, exceptions and help
When is seasonal yard waste collected?
The region lists April to early December, with Christmas tree collection in January. Use the property calendar for dates.
Where is Clarington’s household special waste depot?
The municipality lists 1998 Bowmanville Avenue. Check its current hours and accepted household materials before visiting.
Where are the region’s general disposal sites?
Clarington points to Oshawa, Port Perry and Brock disposal sites. They have separate operating hours and fees.
How do I report illegal dumping in Clarington?
Use the Service Clarington Portal or call 905-623-3379, extension 2661.
Local service links
These are the service sources used for this Clarington guide. Use their current forms, calendars and notices when completing a task.
Sources: Garbage and Recycling | Municipality of Clarington · Curbside Collection | Region of Durham