- Items must be set out by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled day.
- Collection can occur anytime until the end of the day.
- Waste must be in clear bags with an orange West Grey bag tag attached.
- Recycling must be loose in a blue box. Do not bag recycling.
- Recycling must be properly sorted from waste.
- Recycling and sorted waste materials may not exceed 20 kg (40 lbs) per blue box or clear bag.
- Curbside containers used to hold waste bags or loose recycling may not exceed 100 liters (20 gallons) capacity.
- Place items near the curb without obstructing the sidewalk or roadway.
- During the winter season, items must be placed on a cleared level surface. Do not place on snowbanks.
- If any of the above conditions are not met, collection is not guaranteed.
- Collection times may vary for a number of reasons including adverse weather conditions, road closures, mechanical or staffing issues.
- Items not set out by 7:00 a.m. are not guaranteed to be collected.
Curbside Collection
The Municipality of West Grey is committed to providing efficient and sustainable curbside collection services to all residents. Waste Management, the service provider for the Municipality of West Grey, is responsible for regular waste collection across the area. Our recycling collection service, managed by Circular Materials, is designed to help divert waste from landfills and support our commitment to environmental stewardship.
If your curbside collection has not been collected on the scheduled day, we encourage you to report the issue so that it can be addressed promptly. To notify us of a missed collection, please fill out the missed collections form. This will allow us to track the issue and ensure that your waste is collected as quickly as possible. For any questions regarding recycling pickup, residents are encouraged to contact Circular Materials.
For additional questions or concerns regarding your garbage collection service, please contact our Public Works Department.
What is acceptable in your blue box?
- Place items loose in a blue box.
- Rinsed cans, bottles, jars, tubs, milk and juice cartons.
- Box board (i.e. cereal boxes, tissue boxes must be flattened).
- Newsprint, magazines and office paper.
- Cardboard must be flattened and securely bundled (maximum 60 x 91 cm) inside or beside your blue box.
What is not acceptable in the blue box?
- No food or liquids.
- No foam cups and containers.
- No loose plastic bags, bagged recyclables or film.
- No green waste.
- No clothing, furniture and carpet.
- No batteries.
Bag Tags
We recommend that residents purchase the appropriate number of bag tags they need, as upcoming changes will affect curbside collection.
The Municipality of West Grey has implemented a bag tag payment program to promote recycling and highlight the value of protecting our environment. A bag tag is required for each bag or container placed at the curb for collection.
Please note that each bag or container must not exceed the 40lb (18kg) weight limit.
Bag tags are available for purchase at the following retail locations ($3.50):
Contact Us
Municipality of West Grey
402813 Grey Road 4
Durham, ON N0G 1R0
info@westgrey.com
519-369-2200
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