Bulky Waste Collection Services

Collections will occur on the same day as the regular garbage and recycling collection for each route (see map) but will only take place during the special collection weeks indicated on the calendar. The collection is restricted to 2 accepted items/ household per collection, the equivalent of a total of 12 items per residence per year. 

  • Six (6) collections during the year, each limited to 2 items per household.
  • Collections will take place the same day as the regular garbage collection but only during the six (6) special collection weeks indicated on the 2025 calendar.
  • Limited to a list of accepted items.
  • Please first consider if items can be sold, donated, refurbished or recycled.
  • Most electronics are accepted items. Whenever possible, bring electronics directly to Recycle-Action or eligible return to retail drop-off locations for recycling.
  • There will be NO unlimited special collection for bulky waste in the spring.

Not sure if your item is accepted?
Consult the list of accepted items to learn about which items are accepted.
Certain materials (electronics and select large, white packaging Styrofoam) can also be dropped off at the privately operated local depot Recycle-Action. This depot site does NOT accept Household Hazardous Waste.

OOPS notifications

Here is some information about the colour-coded stickers and door hangers used to identify issues with bulky waste collection at individual households. These OOPS notifications will make it easier for you to understand why your waste has not been picked up.

General bulky waste collection issue

Door hanger OOPS notification

If you receive this OOPS notification, there is an issue with the waste set out for collection. The nature of the issue is indicated with whichever category is checked off on the door hanger notification.

CONTAMINATION
The list of accepted waste as well as a table containing disposal options for non-accepted items are available by clicking here.

PLACEMENT
Place bin 1m (3 ft) from the curb, on your property, with the Town logo facing the road.

EXTRA
The bin's lid must be closed. Any additional bags must be tagged. Bag tags are sold at Town Hall. Please contact us if you wish to purchase an additional designated garbage bin.

OTHER
Please contact us at 613 632-0106 or tp-pw@hawkesbury.ca if you wish to purchase an additional designated garbage bin. Note that garbage user fees are calculated per bin, so an additional bin will incur additional costs.


 

Contamination issue with bulky waste

Green OOPS notification sticker for an issue of contamination of waste with unacceptable materials

If you receive this OOPS notification, there is an issue with the items or nature of the waste set out during the bulky waste collection. Please consult the list of items not accepted in this collection above. 


 

More Questions?

Visit our FAQ page for answers to common waste questions!

For additional assistance, e-mail: tp-pw@hawkesbury.ca

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