Garbage Collection Schedule

Terms of Service:

1. Refuse is only to be put out for collection at the times listed above.

2. All refuse must be appropriately bagged and secured and carried to the sidewalk without being dragged and placed next to the kerb so as not to cause unreasonable impediment to pedestrians.

3. Cardboard boxes may be placed out for collection provided that they are secure and contain no wet refuse. All small boxes must be bagged or otherwise contained and secure.

4. All wet refuse must be bagged and placed in a standard plastic garbage bin with a secure lid such as a “Wheelie Bin”. The bin should be clearly labelled with the address of the owner.

5. Cooking grease must be stored in sturdy leak proof plastic containers.

6. Bulky refuse collection (e.g. appliances, computers, furniture) is done by appointment only with the Sanitation Supervisor 295-6446. The City of Hamilton will only collect small loads at the discretion of the Sanitation Supervisor. Customers must make their own arrangements for larger loads.

7. All refuse for recycling must be put out in blue plastic bags.

8. Items such as plastic bread trays, milk containers, wooden pallettes must be stored inside the owners premises at all times. The City does not collect these items.

9. No garden, foliage or construction waste will be collected.

10. Any person who fails to comply with these requirement and so causes the City of Hamilton to provide extraordinary services will be charged a minimum service fee of $500.00.

Attachment: 

Garbage Collection Schedule - Flyer.pdf