Collection calendar
Waste and recycling collection schedule
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Please see below for information on how to access your short-term collection calendar and the collection dates for your zone.
This September 2023, there is no city-wide distribution of a 2023-2024 Waste Reduction & Conservation Calendar in the mail.
While the Green Bin Program prepares to begin this winter, a short-term calendar for the period of October 2023 to January 2024 is available.
Look inside your Green Bin when it is delivered to your home this fall. A new guide and your collection calendar with 2024 collection dates will be included inside.
Finding your collection zone and schedule
London has six collection zones with a separate schedule for the downtown and core area.
The printed versions of the October 2023 – January 2024 Residential Recycling and Garbage Collection Calendar are available for pick-up from:
- City Hall, 300 Dufferin Avenue
- EnviroDepots
- Community Centres
- London Public Libraries
- You can also request a digital copy of the Calendar be emailed to you through our Zone Finder tool or download the Recycle Coach app.
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 garbage, recycling, or yard waste collection, please report it through Service London online.
Collection dates - September 2023 to January 15, 2024
While the Green Bin program prepares to begin this winter, a short-term calendar has been prepared for the months of October 1, 2023 to January 15, 2024 as a continuation of this year’s calendar. The new Collection Calendar that begins January 15, 2024 will be delivered to homes along with the Green Bin this fall.
Zone A
Printed versions of the short-term calendar are available for pick-up from City Hall, EnviroDepots, Community Centres, and London Public Libraries.
2023 garbage and recycling collection dates
Wednesday, November 8
Thursday, November 16
Friday, November 24
Monday, December 4
Tuesday, December 12
Wednesday, December 20
2023 yard waste collection week dates
Monday, September 25
Monday, October 16
Monday, November 6
Monday, November 27
2024 garbage and recycling collection dates
Tuesday, January 2 (3 container exemption collection day)
Wednesday, January 10
Zone B
Printed versions of the short-term calendar are available for pick-up from City Hall, EnviroDepots, Community Centres, and London Public Libraries.
2023 garbage and recycling collection dates
Wednesday, November 1
Thursday, November 9
Friday, November 17
Monday, November 27
Tuesday, December 5
Wednesday, December 13
Thursday, December 21
2023 yard waste collection week dates
Monday, October 3
Monday, October 23
Monday, November 13
Monday, December 4
2024 garbage and recycling collection dates
Wednesday, January 3 (3 container exemption collection day)
Thursday, January 11
Zone C
Printed versions of the short-term calendar are available for pick-up from City Hall, EnviroDepots, Community Centres, and London Public Libraries.
2023 garbage and recycling collection dates
Thursday, November 2
Friday, November 10
Monday, November 20
Thursday, November 28
Wednesday, December 6
Thursday, December 14
Friday, December 22
2023 yard waste collection week dates
Monday, October 3
Monday, October 23
Monday, November 13
Monday, December 4
2024 garbage and recycling collection dates
Thursday, January 4 (3 container exemption collection day)
Friday, January 12
Zone D
Printed versions of the short-term calendar are available for pick-up from City Hall, EnviroDepots, Community Centres, and London Public Libraries.
2023 garbage and recycling collection dates
Friday, November 3
Monday, November 13
Tuesday, November 21
Wednesday, November 29
Thursday, December 7
Friday, December 15
Wednesday, December 27 (3 container exemption collection day)
2023 yard waste collection week dates
Monday, September 11
Monday, October 10
Monday, October 30
Monday, November 20
Monday, December 11
2024 garbage and recycling collection dates
Friday, January 5
Zone E
Printed versions of the short-term calendar are available for pick-up from City Hall, EnviroDepots, Community Centres, and London Public Libraries.
2023 garbage and recycling collection dates
Monday, November 6
Tuesday, November 14
Wednesday, November 22
Thursday, November 30
Friday, December 8
Monday, December 18
Thursday, December 28 (3 container exemption collection day)
2023 yard waste collection week dates
Monday, September 18
Monday, October 10
Monday, October 30
Monday, November 20
Monday, December 11
2024 garbage and recycling collection dates
Monday, January 8
Zone F
Printed versions of the short-term calendar are available for pick-up from City Hall, EnviroDepots, Community Centres, and London Public Libraries.
2023 garbage and recycling collection dates
Tuesday, November 7
Wednesday, November 15
Thursday, November 23
Friday, December 1
Monday, December 11
Tuesday, December 19
Friday, December 29 (3 container exemption collection day)
2023 yard waste collection week dates
Monday, September 25
Monday, October 16
Monday, November 6
Monday, November 27
2024 garbage and recycling collection dates
Tuesday, January 9
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 8 p.m. and 9 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.
COVID-19 precautions
To slow the spread of COVID-19 and 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 apartment buildings
If you live in a multi-residential property, please contact your property management for more details about your property's waste and recycling collection.
| If your regular collection day is… | Rescheduled Day for Garbage | Rescheduled Day for Recycling |
Christmas Day Monday, December 25 | Tuesday, December 26 | Tuesday, December 26 |
Boxing Day Tuesday, December 26 | Wednesday, December 27 | Wednesday, December 27 |
| Wednesday, December 27 | Thursday, December 28 | Thursday, December 28 |
| Thursday, December 28 | as scheduled | Friday, December 29 |
| Friday, December 29 | as scheduled | Saturday, December 30 |
New Year’s Day Monday, January 1, 2024 | Tuesday, January 2 | Tuesday, January 2 |
| Tuesday, January 2 | Wednesday,January 3 | Wednesday, January 3 |
| Wednesday, January 3 | as scheduled | Thursday,January 4 |
| Thursday, January 4 | as scheduled | Friday, January 5 |
| Friday, January 5 | as scheduled | Saturday,January 6 |
Family Day Monday, February 19 | Tuesday,February 20 | as scheduled |
| Tuesday, February 20 | Wednesday,February 21 | as scheduled |
Good Friday Friday, March 29 | Saturday,March 30 | as scheduled |
Easter Monday Monday, April1 | Tuesday, April2 | as scheduled |
| Tuesday, April2 | Wednesday,April 3 | as scheduled |
Victoria Day Monday, May 20 | Tuesday,May 21 | as scheduled |
| Tuesday, May 21 | Wednesday, May 22 | as scheduled |
Canada Day Monday, July 1 | Tuesday,July 2 | as scheduled |
| Tuesday, July2 | Wednesday,July 3 | as scheduled |
Civic Holiday Monday, August 5 | Tuesday, August 6 | as scheduled |
| Tuesday, August6 | Wednesday, August7 | as scheduled |
Labour Day Monday, September 2 | Tuesday, September 3 | as scheduled |
| Tuesday, September 3 | Wednesday, September 4 | as scheduled |
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Monday, September 30 |
Tuesday, October 1 |
as scheduled |
| Tuesday, October 1 | Wednesday, October 2 | as scheduled |
Thanksgiving Day Monday, October14 | Tuesday, October 15 | as scheduled |
| Tuesday, October 15 | Wednesday, October 16 | as scheduled |
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.
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.
City of London Cardboard Collection
- On weeks following a Holiday Monday, regular Wednesday cardboard collection will be rescheduled for Thursday.
Collection at Townhomes
The Townhome Collection schedule depends on the type of garbage/recycling containers being used:
- Garbage placed in dumpsters – follow the schedule above.
- Garbage in individual bags/cans – follow the Residential Recycling and Garbage Collection Calendar. Visit london.ca/collectioncalendar
- Recycling placed in large blue carts – follow the schedule above.
- Recycling placed in individual Blue Boxes - Residential Recycling and Garbage Collection Calendar. Visit london.ca/collectioncalendar
Recycling carts
Recycling Carts are $90 + HST delivered. Contact Rick Postma, 519-661-2489 x1769 or by email at rpostma@london.ca for more information.
For questions about general collection or missed collection dates, please contact service@london.ca, call 519-661-2489, or report it at Service London. For more information about collection at multi-residential properties and the holiday schedule, please contact Jana Corby at jcorby@london.ca or call 519-661-2489 x 5419
