We provide curbside residential waste collection services to Whitby residents. This includes Garbage, Green bin organics, Yard waste and Special Large Item Collections. The Region of Durham provides Blue box recycling collection services. The Region also provides new and replacement green bins and blue boxes.
Where does it go and when does it get collected?
You can use the Whitby Waste Buddy tool belowtoview your waste collection schedule, set collection reminders, look up a waste item you are not sure about or schedule a Special Large Item Collection. You can even have some fun playing Whitby's Waste Sorting Game.
You can also use these tools on your mobile device by downloading the Waste Buddy app from Google Playor the App Store.
Play Whitby's Rethink Your Waste Sorting Game:
Play this fun game to test your knowledge of how waste is sorted in Whitby. Each level becomes more challenging!
(sponsored by Whitby's Sustainability Advisory Committee)
Waste Collection Calendar Guide2023/2024
The Town’s Waste Collection Calendar Guide is now paperless.
Residents can download their schedule from the link below or get Whitby’s Waste Buddy App to receive regular collection reminders.
For those that still want a printed copy, a small quantity is available at any Town facility.
| Staff safety at the curb |
| Sharp items like broken glass, knives and razors blades can cause serious injury to collection staff. Help keep your staff safe, and put these sharp items in a cardboard box, tape it closed, label the box with the word “Sharp” and place it beside your regular garbage. Learn how to safely disposal ofneedles and syringes (medical sharps). |
| COVID-19 collection safety |
| Please help protect our waste collection staff by securely bagging all your waste (green bin organics and garbage). Please respect physical distancing and do not approach collection staff closer than two metres. |
| Winter collection safety |
| During the winter, please do not place your garbage, green bins, blue bins or special collections on snowbanks, icy patches, or on the roadway, as this could pose safety concerns to collection staff. On collection day, please place your waste on a cleared space at the end of your driveway. |
| Community waste events |
| View theRegion of Durham's special events in Waste Management, including Reuse Days, Compost giveaway events, electronic waste collection events and household hazardous waste collection events. |
| Regional waste management facilities |
| The Region of Durham operates a number ofwaste management facilities. Visit theRegion of Durhamto learn more aboutaccepted items, locations, hours of operation, fees, items and more. |
| Litter Cleanups & Adopt , Park, Trail & Road Program |
| Interested in adopting a park, trail or road or simply hosting a cleanup event? We can help! The Town supports individuals and groups who would like to help keep Whitby clean and green. Visit the Whitby's Anti-Litter App to sign-up for for a clean up. |
Waste Collection By-law -7812-21
Learn more about our Waste Collection By-law7812-21.
