Bulky item and appliance collection to re-start May 25

Waterloo Region – Curbside bulky item and appliance collection will re-start the week of May 25. Bulky collection will begin in the City of Kitchener and the Townships the week of May 25, and in the Cities of Cambridge and Waterloo the week of June 1, on your regular waste collection day according to the waste collection calendar schedule. 

Bulky/large item (anything that doesn’t fit into a standard size garbage bag) and appliance collection will follow the normal limits of three items per household (ten items for eligible small apartments of up to six units). Residents are reminded that bulky item collection is for large, regular household waste; it is not intended for construction or demolition waste from renovations. All items must be properly prepared for curbside collection: 

• Do not dismantle furniture.
• Bundle and tie carpet and scrap wood (please remove all nails). Bundles should be a maximum of 92 centimeters (3 feet) in length and weigh no more than 23 kilograms (50 pounds). Each roll or bundle will count as one item. 
• Place all items to the curb no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the evening before collection, and no later than 7:00 a.m. the morning of collection.
• Not all large items are accepted for curbside collection. Residents are encouraged to check the Waste Whiz item search, either on the app or online at https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/wastewhiz for acceptable items and preparation instructions. 

Residents’ ability to hold their bulky items has been greatly appreciated. The large item limits will be strictly enforced, as we expect to see more than the average number of households set out large items for collection the first few weeks. 

Collection crews appreciate the support they are receiving from the community. Residents are reminded to please keep a safe physical distance from all crews and trucks for the protection of the workers, and to ensure all regular household garbage is contained in a garbage bag, not loose in a garbage can. By considering the mental and physical wellbeing of our crews, we can ensure these men and women are able to continue these services safely. 

Residents interested in receiving the most up-to-date information regarding Waste programs and services are encouraged to download the Region’s Waste Whiz app, and subscribe to push notifications. 

Reporting of curbside waste collection issues is best done through the Region’s online complaint form (visit www.regionofwaterloo.ca/waste and click on Report a Collection Issue).

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 Media contact:

Cari Rastas Howard, Supervisor, Communications & Programs,  Region of Waterloo Waste Management choward@regionofwaterloo.ca 

General inquiries:

519-575-4400