Region of Waterloo re-opening waste drop-off sites in May

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo will re-open the Waterloo and Cambridge waste transfer stations for residential waste drop-off, starting on Monday, May 4. The sites will re-open for regular residential business hours: Monday to Saturday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Residents will be able to drop off garbage, large items, yard waste, organics, recyclables and household hazardous waste (HHW). Regular fees, including the $5 minimum fee, will apply (HHW remains a free drop-off). Cash will not be accepted at this time, only credit and debit cards. Residents will not be able to pick up compost or mulch, and at the Waterloo site, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore trailer, Goodwill Donation Centre and bike bunker will remain closed.

Region of Waterloo officials would like to make sure residents are aware that we expect the sites to be extremely busy, particularly on Saturdays. Long line-ups and wait times, typical of this time of year under normal circumstances, will be even longer as staff limit the number of vehicles permitted on site at one time and ensure an appropriate distance between drop-off areas. Residents are reminded to please restrict themselves to essential trips only, and to observe physical distancing.

The Region continues to postpone the curbside bulky and large item collection service for the protection of front line crews; only bagged garbage is being collected. The temporary extension of the every-second week garbage bag limit from (from four bags/cans to six bags/cans) continues, as does the unlimited collection of blue box, green bin and yard waste materials according to the regular schedule.

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).

Visit Ontario’s website to learn more about how the province continues to protect Ontarians from COVID-19 ontario.ca/coronavirus  

For local information visit regionfofwaterloo.ca/COVID19 

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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