Recycling and Waste

Effective July 1st, 2023 - the price of bag tags in the Town of Deseronto has increased to $3.50 per tag.

Effective February 19, 2021 - All bags must be tagged for pick up.

Waste Connections of Canada provides waste/recycling collection services for the Town of Deseronto. The Garbage/Recycling curbside pick-up is Fridays. Bag tags can be purchased at the Town Hall or various other participating locations in Town, such as the grocery store and drug store.

2024 Garbage and Recycling Schedule - open pdf
Acceptable Recyclable Items - open pdf

Disposal Locations

Reusable Item Disposal - open webpage
Land Fills - open webpage
Electronic and Metal Waste - open webpage
Hazardous Waste Disposal - open webpage

Waste Connections Canada - Ph. 613-548-4428

Waste & Garbage Disposal Guidelines

Curbside pick-up of waste & recycling occurs Friday of each week. Items should be placed by the roadside no later than 7:00 am to ensure pick-up. The collection of recyclables alternates between paper/cardboard and plastic/metal/glass products each week.
A complete bag tag must be attached to each garbage bag to ensure pick-up. Tags can be purchased for $3.50 each from the Town Hall and participating Deseronto convenience/grocery stores.
Your garbage bag should not weigh more than forty (40) lbs when full.
Place recyclables loosely in a recycling bin.
Flatten for improved space, remove staples & tape, bundle cardboard no larger than 36 X 24 X 8 and place it beside your recycling bin.
All excess food/liquids must be cleaned off recyclable products.
Your recycling bin should not weigh more than thirty (30) lbs when full.
Return empty alcoholic beverage glass bottles for the refund to the ‘Beer Store – Empty Bottle Dealer’.
Unacceptable items should be disposed of with your regular garbage.
For more information contact the Town Hall at 331 Main St., 613-396-2440

Missed Collection

Waste collection contractors operate between 7 am – 5 pm; please wait until after 5 pm to report a missed collection. If your waste/recycling was not collected, please ensure you have the correct recyclables out for pick up and that your garbage is properly tagged. Once you confirm your waste/recyclables are tagged and placed correctly, call the following number to report missed collections: 613-396-2440

Leaf/Brush Collection

Fall Leaf Clean-Up
The Town of Deseronto holds an annual Fall Leaf Clean-Up day where leaves are collected from all Town of Deseronto residents in November. Leaves are to be raked to the edge of the Municipal roadway. Do not include branches or tree limbs with the leaves, as they will not be collected. Do not place leaves in boxes or bags.

Spring Leaf/Brush Clean-Up
The Town of Deseronto holds an annual Spring Clean-Up day where residents can drop off their unwanted items and yard waste in May. Items accepted include Old furniture; household items; appliances, construction/demolition materials; Brush/Burnable Yard Waste, including tree branches; E-Waste including printers, computers, TVs; and old tires. Curbside pick-up of waste is not available.

Waste Reduction Week in Canada is a year-round program, focused on the principles of the circular economy, resource efficiency, and waste reduction. The program’s primary purpose is to celebrate our environmental efforts and achievements while encouraging new innovative ideas and solutions. The celebratory nature of the campaign is what motivates learning and behaviour change.

The Waste Reduction Week (October 21-27, 2024) in Canada program is structured into seven themes. Our themes focus on the discussion, promote achievements, and celebrate advancements in each area. Participants have the option to support areas that are most important to them or learn about a new issue.

For more information see the Waste Reduction Week Website