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Garbage, recycling and collection in Whitby
Whitby, Ontario, Canada
Whitby, Ontario: garbage, recycling and collection. Find local rules, practical steps, useful answers and official service links.
Key information
Whitby’s garbage service uses bags, not garbage cans. It is collected every other week, with a four-bag limit and a 20-kilogram limit for each bag. Large-item bookings have a separate seasonal pause in November.
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At a glance
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| How often is Whitby garbage collected? | Every other week on the property’s regular collection day. |
| What is the bag limit? | Four bags per collection. Each extra bag needs a purchased tag fixed to its neck. |
| Can renovation debris go with household garbage? | The town excludes materials such as cabinetry, lumber, drywall, doors, carpet and underlay from the regular service. |
Sources: Garbage, Recycling, Green Bin and Other Collection | Town of Whitby · Garbage and Recycling | Town of Whitby
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
How often is Whitby garbage collected?
Every other week on the property’s regular collection day.
Source: Garbage, Recycling, Green Bin and Other Collection | Town of Whitby
Can I put my bags inside a garbage can for pickup?
No. Whitby says it collects garbage bags rather than garbage cans.
Source: Garbage, Recycling, Green Bin and Other Collection | Town of Whitby
What bag size should I use?
The listed standard size is 26 by 36 inches at purchase. Oversized bags are not collected.
Source: Garbage, Recycling, Green Bin and Other Collection | Town of Whitby
Sorting and special services
What is the bag limit?
Four bags per collection. Each extra bag needs a purchased tag fixed to its neck.
Source: Garbage, Recycling, Green Bin and Other Collection | Town of Whitby
How heavy can a bag be?
No more than 20 kilograms, or 44 pounds.
Source: Garbage, Recycling, Green Bin and Other Collection | Town of Whitby
When should bags be at the curb?
By 7 a.m. on collection day. Use your address schedule to select the correct week.
Source: Garbage, Recycling, Green Bin and Other Collection | Town of Whitby
Problems, exceptions and help
Can renovation debris go with household garbage?
The town excludes materials such as cabinetry, lumber, drywall, doors, carpet and underlay from the regular service.
Source: Garbage, Recycling, Green Bin and Other Collection | Town of Whitby
How should sharp objects be packaged?
The town asks for a cardboard box labelled SHARP rather than placing sharp objects in a garbage bag.
Source: Garbage, Recycling, Green Bin and Other Collection | Town of Whitby
Can I book a large-item pickup in November?
The general waste page says Special Collections pauses throughout November, with bookings available again in early December.
How can I report a waste issue or get help?
Use Report a Waste Issue or contact Service Whitby at 905-430-4300. Whitby Waste Buddy provides address schedules and notifications.
Local service links
These are the service sources used for this Whitby guide. Use their current forms, calendars and notices when completing a task.
- Garbage, Recycling, Green Bin and Other Collection | Town of Whitby
- Garbage and Recycling | Town of Whitby
Sources: Garbage, Recycling, Green Bin and Other Collection | Town of Whitby · Garbage and Recycling | Town of Whitby