Collection calendar
Waste and recycling collection schedule
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We're continuing to collect from the curb during the recent snow fall. If you've set out garbage, recycling, yard waste bags or your Green Bin for collection, please dig them out and clear snow from container lids, if you can, so we can better see them. Help our collectors, and don't put containers on snow banks. Place them on flat cleared ground. Thank you for your patience as we respond to the snow.
View your collection zone and schedule
You can view your collection schedule using Zone Finder or the Recycle Coach app. You can use Zone Finder to request a PDF version of your collection schedule via email.
The delivery of the 2025-2026 waste collection schedules has now ended.
If you did not receive your waste collection schedule in the mail, here’s how you can access your 2025-2026 waste collection schedule:
- Download the Recycle Coach app
- View or print your collection schedule online using our Zone Finder tool
- Print copies are available for pick up at City Hall (300 Dufferin Ave), W12A Landfill, EnviroDepots, community centres, and London Public Library locations.
What goes where
Use the Recycle Coach app to access collection schedules, receive reminder notifications, or help answer questions about what items go where.
Report a collection issue
If you encounter an issue with your Green Bin, garbage, recycling, or yard waste collection, please report it through Service London online.
Other collection schedules
Downtown and Core Area collection
Downtown and Core Area garbage collection – changes to garbage collection
In an effort to improve the cleanliness of downtown and a few other areas, the City of London is conducting a pilot project for garbage collection in the Core Area. The goal is to reduce the length of time that bagged garbage sits at the curb, reduce the amount of litter, and better meet the needs of businesses and those living in the core.
Core Area garbage collection zones and schedule
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There is currently an east and a west collection zone, which are separated by Wellington Street. To ask questions about the garbage collection map, or to confirm if you are located in the collection zone, please contact service@london.ca
West zone
- West zone includes the area west of Wellington Street (including residents and businesses on Wellington Street in this area)
- Collection occurs on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights (changed from Tuesday and Thursday mornings) and on Saturday and Sunday mornings
- On Monday, Wednesday and Friday, please set garbage to the curb between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.
- On Saturday and Sunday, please set garbage to the curb between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
When garbage bags can be placed at the curb (west zone)
Businesses and residents in the west zone can place garbage to the curb between these times.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | No collection | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | No collection | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
East zone
- East zone includes the area east of Wellington Street
- Collection occurs on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday nights (changed from Wednesday and Friday mornings) and on Saturday and Sunday mornings
- On Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, please set garbage to the curb between 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- On Saturday and Sunday, please set garbage to the curb between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
When garbage bags can be placed at the curb (east zone)
Businesses and residents in the east zone can place garbage to the curb between these times.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| No collection | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | No collection | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. |
Please do not set out your garbage too far in advance of the set-out times. This will help keep streets free of litter and reduce the time that garbage sits out at the curbside or sidewalk.
Garbage preparation requirements for Core Area businesses
Garbage must be placed inside large, strong plastic bags (minimum size 30 litre, maximum size 125 litre). Bags must weigh less than 20 kg (44 pounds). Do not place small plastic grocery bags at the curbside. Place them in larger bags.
A maximum of 12 bags per business will be collected.
The City will collect “commercial” waste. This refers to waste produced from a retail activity (i.e., from the retail area and office area of the business) but shall not include “trade waste”. Furniture, equipment, wooden pallets, discarded inventory, machinery parts, are examples of materials that are not collectible and considered “trade waste.”
Garbage preparation requirements for Core Area residents
- There is a 3-container garbage limit per residential unit
- A container is a garbage can or a garbage bag of a size between 30 L (minimum) and 125 L (maximum)
- Each container of garbage must weigh less than 20 kg (44 lbs)
- Garbage must be placed inside large, strong plastic bags or in a can. Do not place small plastic grocery bags at the curbside.
- To reduce litter, please ensure that items such as tissues, paper towel, wipes, used gloves and sanitary products and diapers are secured in plastic bags, and not placed loosely in a garbage can.
Needles and sharp items
To protect collection staff and the public, take precautions with broken glass and sharp metal objects. Place in a sealed cardboard box and label clearly as ‘glass’ or ‘sharps’.
Don’t put needles in the garbage. Place in a rigid container and contact your local pharmacy or visit healthsteward.ca or london.ca/needles for safe disposal options.
Disposing of furniture and other bulky waste
Bulky waste includes furniture, carpet and mattresses. Some items require preparation (e.g., cut carpet into 3 foot lengths, roll and tie in bundles). Many items will not be collected at the curbside (e.g., appliances, electronics, scrap metal, tires, and renovation materials).
Check the Recycle Coach App for details on how to prepare waste, what will be collected at the curbside, and where to take items that will not be collected.
If you live on Dundas Place (Dundas Street between Wellington St and Ridout St.):
Check with your property manager or landlord for disposal options. Do not place bulky waste at the curbside.
If you live within the Core Area and not on Dundas Place:
Place bulky waste at the curbside at the same time as other garbage. Bulky waste is not counted as part of the 3-container limit.
Holiday collection schedule for multi-residential properties
Holiday collection schedule for multi-residential properties
If you live in a multi-residential property, please contact your property management for more details about your property's waste and recycling collection.
Download the Holiday Collection Schedule.
December 2025 and January 2026 Holiday Collection Schedule
| If your regular collection day is… | Rescheduled Day for Garbage | Rescheduled Day for Recycling |
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25 | Friday, December 26 | Friday, December 26 |
Boxing Day Friday, December 26 | Saturday, December 27 | Saturday, December 27 |
New Year’s Day Thursday, January 1, 2026 | Friday, January 2 | Friday, January 2 |
| Friday, January 2 | Saturday, January 3 | Saturday, January 3 |
Recycling Carts: Until December 31, 2025, carts can be purchased through the City of London at $100 + HST, including delivery. Contact Erin VanKemenade, 519-661-2489 x 2334 or by email at evankeme@london.ca for more information.
Effective January 1, 2026, please contact Miller Waste or Circular Materials to inquire about recycling carts, cart purchasing and missed collections.
February to October 2026 Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule
| If your regular collection day is... | Rescheduled Day for Garbage |
|---|---|
Family Day Monday, February 16 | Tuesday, February 17 |
| Tuesday, February 17 | Wednesday, February 18 |
Good Friday Friday, April 3 | Saturday, April 4 |
Easter Monday Monday, April 6 | as scheduled |
Victoria Day Monday, May 18 | Tuesday, May 19 |
| Tuesday, May 19 | Wednesday, May 20 |
Canada Day Wednesday, July 1* | Monday, June 29 or Tuesday, June 30 |
| Thursday, July 2 | As scheduled |
Civic Holiday Monday, August 3 | Tuesday, August 4 |
| Tuesday, August 4 | Wednesday, August 5 |
Labour Day Monday, September 7 | Tuesday, September 8 |
| Tuesday, September 8 | Wednesday, September 9 |
National Day for Truth and Reconcialation Wednesday, September 30* | Monday, September 28 or Tuesday, September 29 |
| Thursday, October 1 | As scheduled |
Thanksgiving Monday, October 12 | Tuesday, October 13 |
| Tuesday, October 13 | Wednesday, October 14 |
*Please place bins out for collection on Monday. If not collected by end of day, please place back out for collection on Tuesday.
Additional notes for buildings with Wednesday garbage pickup:
Buildings North of Hamilton Road
- On weeks following a Holiday Monday, your garbage will be collected on Tuesday.
- On weeks with a Holiday Wednesday, please refer to the schedule above.
Buildings South of Hamilton Road
- On weeks following a Holiday Monday, your regular pick up will not change and garbage will be collected on Wednesday.
- On weeks with a Holiday Wednesday, please refer to the schedule above.
Collection at Townhomes
Townhome Collection schedule depends on the type of garbage/recycling containers being used at your location:
- Garbage placed in dumpsters – follow the schedule above.
- Garbage in individual bags/cans – follow the Residential Collection Schedule for Garbage, Green Bin, Recycling and Yard Waste collection.
- Recycling placed in large blue carts – follow the schedule above.
- Recycling placed in individual Blue Boxes - Residential Collection Schedule for Garbage, Green Bin, Recycling and Yard Waste collection.
Cardboard Bin Collection
Cardboard collection has transitioned to Miller Waste and is collected one day a week, either on Tuesdays or Thursdays. If you need your collection day, please contact Erin VanKemenade by phone at 519-661-2489 x 2334 or by email at evankeme@london.ca. After January 1, 2026, contact Circular Materials for any matters related to recycling collection including cardboard.
Other languages
The 2025- 2026 waste collection scheduless are available in Arabic, French, Hindi, Mandarin, Portuguese and Spanish. Please contact Service London through the Service London Portal or 519-661-2489 , if you would like a translated copy.
Business Collection Zone A
Please use our Waste Collection CityMap to identify your zone.
October 3 to October 10
Fridays
No waste collection the week of October 13.
October 20 to December 22
Mondays
December 30
Tuesday
January 7 to February 11
Wednesdays
February 19 to April 2
Thursdays
April 10 to May 15
Fridays
No waste collection the week of May 18.
May 25 to June 29
Mondays
July 7 to July 28
Tuesdays
August 5 to September 2
Wednesdays
September 10 to September 24
Thursdays
Business Collection Zone B
Please use our Waste Collection CityMap to identify your zone.
October 6
Monday
October 14 to December 23
Tuesdays
December 31
Wednesday
January 8 to February 12
Thursdays
February 20 to March 27
Fridays
April 6 to May 11
Mondays
May 19 to June 30
Tuesdays
July 8 to July 29
Wednesdays
August 6 to September 3
Thursdays
September 11 to September 25
Fridays
Business Collection Zone C
Please use our Waste Collection CityMap to identify your zone.
October 7
Tuesday
October 15 to December 24
Wednesdays
January 2 to February 13
Fridays
No waste collection the week of February 16.
February 23 to March 30
Mondays
April 7 to May 12
Tuesdays
May 20 to June 24
Wednesdays
July 2 to July 30
Thursdays
August 7 to September 4
Fridays
No waste collection the week of September 7.
September 14 to September 28
Mondays
Business Collection Zone D|
Please use our Waste Collection CityMap to identify your zone.
October 1 to October 8
Wednesdays
October 16 to December 18
Thursdays
December 26
Friday
No waste collection the week of December 29.
January 5 to February 9
Tuesdays
February 17 to March 31
Tuesdays
April 8 to May 13
Wednesdays
May 21 to June 25
Thursdays
July 3 to July 31
Fridays
No waste collection week of August 3.
August 10 to August 31
Mondays
September 8 to September 29
Tuesdays
Business Collection Zone E
Please use our Waste Collection CityMap to identify your zone.
October 2 to October 9
Thursdays
October 17 to December 19
Fridays
No waste collection the week of December 22.
December 29
Monday
January 6 to February 10
Tuesdays
February 18 to April 1
Wednesdays
April 9 to May 14
Thursdays
May 22 to June 26
Fridays
No waste collection week of June 29.
July 6 to July 27
Mondays
August 4 to September 1
Tuesdays
September 9 to September 23
Wednesdays
