Fredericton Garbage Schedule 2026: Dump Hours & PDF

📍 Fredericton, New Brunswick • verified 2026 resident guide

Find Your Fredericton Pickup Day, Blue or Grey Week and Correct Dump Option

Fredericton garbage is collected weekly according to one of five address zones. Use the City map for your weekday, the official 2026 PDF for the Blue or Grey recycling stream, and the CRSC landfill only after checking its hours, fees and material rules.

🗺️ Five collection zones 🕖 Set out before 7:00 a.m. ♻️ Blue and Grey alternate weekly 🍂 Eight 2026 yard-waste weeks 🏭 Landfill at 1775 Alison Blvd. ☎️ Service Fredericton: 506-460-2020

Quick Answer: Fredericton Garbage Collection Schedule

There is no single citywide Fredericton collection day. Your exact weekday comes from the official five-zone map. Garbage is weekly; Blue and Grey recycling alternate on that same weekday.

🗺️ First

Find your street zone

Zoom into the City map and record the weekday assigned to your civic address.

♻️ Second

Check Blue or Grey

Use the 2026 PDF. The colour week determines which recycling materials go out.

🕖 Third

Be ready by 7:00 a.m.

Route times can change. Do not wait until you hear the truck nearby.

🏭 Drop-off

Use CRSC when needed

Furniture, renovation debris and other non-curbside material may require Alison Boulevard.

What most searchers actually need

“What day?” requires the zone map. “What goes out today?” requires both the map and Blue/Grey PDF. “Where can I dump this?” requires the item type, landfill hours and fee rules.

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Choose the Fredericton Waste Question You Need Answered

This week

I need Blue or Grey

Use the current PDF or the planning helper after confirming your regular weekday.

Check the 2026 calendar
Problem

My collection was missed

Check timing, weather, eligibility and rejection stickers before using the correct contact.

Follow missed-pickup steps
Large item

I have furniture or debris

Furniture is not regular curbside garbage. Renovation material must be separated correctly.

Check large-item routes
Hazard

I have paint or batteries

Use household hazardous-waste service rather than a garbage bag or recycling container.

Check hazardous-waste hours
Move or cleanout

I am planning a dump trip

Separate the load, check rates, secure it for travel and confirm the facility is open.

Use the dump checklist

Fredericton Garbage Collection Schedule Today and Next Pickup

First use the official map to learn your normal weekday. Select that day below to see the next weekly garbage date, the published Blue/Grey recycling pattern and the next 2026 yard-waste week.

Use the official zone map first Select only the weekday assigned to your exact address. This helper cannot determine zone boundaries or live truck status.
Important limitation

If the truck has already passed, roads are unsafe, or the City posts a disruption, the live City notice overrides this planning result.

Official Fredericton Garbage Collection Zone Map

Fredericton is divided into five collection zones. The map—not a general neighbourhood name—determines the regular garbage and recycling weekday for your property.

Open the map

Use the embedded official City map or open it in a larger window.

Zoom to the street

Use road names, intersections and property location to identify the correct zone.

Record the weekday

Save the day in your phone or calendar before checking Blue or Grey recycling.

Verify uncertainty

Contact Service Fredericton when a property appears close to a boundary.

Official City of Fredericton collection-zone map. Zoom to the exact property and use the map legend to identify the regular weekday.

Fredericton Garbage Collection Schedule 2026 PDF: How to Read It

The downloadable 2026 document is a recycling calendar, not an address-zone map. It identifies Blue and Grey weeks from late 2025 through January 2027. Your weekday still comes from the City map.

Blue week

Containers and metal packaging

  • Plastic containers numbered 1–7
  • Tin, steel and aluminum food cans
  • Milk cartons
  • Foil plates
Grey week

Paper and cardboard

  • Newspapers, flyers and magazines
  • Paper and envelopes
  • Cardboard and boxboard
  • Paperback books and cardboard egg cartons
The PDF says Materials must be clean, dry and loose.
Resident meaning Do not bag normal containers or paper.
Exception Shredded paper may be placed in a tied compostable paper bag.
The PDF says Give containers a quick rinse.
Resident meaning Remove food and liquid residue before collection.
Helpful detail Lids and labels may remain on containers.
The PDF says Flatten cardboard.
Resident meaning Save space and make material easier to handle.
Oversized cardboard Flatten and tie into manageable bundles where required.
Not curbside Glass, white foam packaging and flexible plastics
Correct route Participating redemption or material-recovery location
Do not do this Do not place these materials in the Blue or Grey curbside stream.
Do not use the Fredericton garbage collection schedule 2025 for a 2026 decision

An old calendar can reverse the alternating stream. Use the current City-hosted PDF linked below for every 2026 recycling date.

Fredericton Garbage Collection Holiday Schedule

Regular garbage collection normally continues on holidays. Christmas Day and New Year’s Day are the standing exceptions, and the City publishes replacement dates for affected routes.

Most holidays

Use the normal weekday

Collection generally continues, but the truck may arrive at a different time. Material still needs to be ready before 7:00 a.m.

Christmas Day

Check the City notice

Do not assume a standard one-day delay. Use the specific replacement date published for the affected year.

New Year’s Day

Check the City notice

Garbage and recycling replacement information may be posted separately from ordinary holiday hours.

What the 2026 recycling PDF marks

The recycling calendar moves Friday, December 25, 2026 to Saturday, December 26, and Friday, January 1, 2027 to Saturday, January 2. Confirm garbage changes through the City before using those dates for garbage.

Landfill and curbside schedules are not the same

CRSC is closed Sundays and listed holidays even when City curbside collection is operating normally.

Fredericton Garbage Set-Out Rules That Prevent Rejection

🗑️ Container

Use a suitable watertight bin

  • Handles and a properly manufactured lid are required.
  • Non-wheeled capacity: 75–120 litres.
  • Wheeled or dolly capacity: 240–360 litres.
  • The City does not provide residential garbage bins.
Bag

Stay within size and weight rules

  • Accepted capacity: 50–120 litres.
  • Maximum weight: 50 lb per bag.
  • Keep dangerous or sharp material safely contained.
  • Do not hide hazardous waste inside household garbage.
🕖 Timing

Set out before 7:00 a.m.

Collection routes may run earlier or later than usual. A late bag is treated as a missed set-out, not necessarily a missed route.

🌨️ Weather

Make it safely accessible

Do not hide material behind a snowbank, parked vehicle, renovation bin or other obstruction.

🟧 Sticker

Read the orange notice

The sticker should identify the problem. Correct the container, weight or material issue before the next collection.

Not regular curbside garbage

Furniture, construction and demolition debris, batteries and household hazardous waste require a different route. Hot ashes must cool for several days before disposal.

Missed Fredericton Garbage or Recycling Pickup

Use the contact responsible for the stream. City garbage and Circular Materials recycling do not use the same complaint path.

🗑️ Garbage

Check before contacting the City

  • Correct zone and weekday
  • At the curb before 7:00 a.m.
  • No unsafe weather delay
  • Eligible material and acceptable weight
  • No orange rejection sticker

If the route was missed, contact Service Fredericton.

♻️ Recycling

Contact FERO

  • Confirm Blue or Grey week.
  • Check that material was clean, dry and loose.
  • Check container access and 7:00 a.m. timing.
  • Describe any sticker or rejected item.
Useful phone script

“My address is [address]. My regular weekday is [day]. The material was accessible before 7:00 a.m. and followed the rules. Was my route delayed, completed or rejected?”

If garbage cannot be recovered

The City advises storing it until the next scheduled date or bringing accepted material to the CRSC landfill. Check fees before choosing the landfill option.

Fredericton Garbage Dump and City Dump Hours

The regional facility commonly called the Fredericton city dump is CRSC Solid Waste at 1775 Alison Boulevard, Fredericton, NB E3B 7K4.

📍 Location

CRSC Solid Waste

1775 Alison Boulevard
Fredericton, New Brunswick
E3B 7K4

Monday–Friday

Landfill hours

7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Saturday

Landfill hours

7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday and holidays.

Administration

Office hours

Monday–Friday, 8:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m. The office is closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays.

Different schedule

Household hazardous waste

Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., and Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Contact before an uncertain load

Landfill: 506-453-9938 • Information line: 506-453-9930landfill@capitalrsc.ca

Fredericton Landfill Fees for 2026

CRSC charges by material type and, in many cases, weight. The lower construction and demolition rate applies only when the material is properly separated.

Regular garbageAccepted general waste
2026 rate$109 per metric tonne
Resident actionRemove recycling, batteries and hazardous material first.
Segregated C&DQualifying construction and demolition material
2026 rate$45 per metric tonne
Resident actionKeep garbage, treated wood and prohibited material separate.
Scrap tiresAccepted tires
2026 rate$100 per metric tonne
Resident actionAsk a tire retailer about recycling before using landfill disposal.
Fridge or freezerCFC-containing appliance
2026 fee$32 plus tax per unit
Resident actionA valid CFC-removal sticker may affect the service required.
Treated or creosote timberSpecial wood disposal
2026 rate$350 per metric tonne
Resident actionDo not mix with clean untreated construction wood.
AsbestosAppointment-only special waste
2026 rate$140 per cubic metre; $750 minimum
Resident actionArrange delivery with CRSC at least 48 hours in advance.
Payment methods

CRSC lists debit, cash and VISA. Ask about the likely charge before renting a vehicle, hiring a hauler or travelling with a small but unusual load.

Before You Visit the Fredericton City Dump

✅ Before loading

Sort the material at home

  • Separate regular garbage from C&D.
  • Keep treated wood separate from clean wood.
  • Remove batteries, paint and other hazardous products.
  • Separate scrap metal and appliances.
  • Identify asbestos or unknown material before travel.
⚠️ Before driving

Prevent a wasted trip

  • Confirm the facility is not closed for a holiday.
  • Check Christmas Eve or special closure notices.
  • Secure loose material for road travel.
  • Bring an accepted payment method.
  • Call about unusual, damaged or mixed material.
Do not dump on City property

Illegal dumping is prohibited and may lead to a fine. Report suspected dumping to Service Fredericton at 506-460-2020 or service@fredericton.ca.

Fredericton Waste Decision Helper: Where Does My Item Go?

Choose the closest item type. The result gives the most likely route and the section to check before taking action.

Select the item before moving it A correct decision can prevent a rejected curbside item, contaminated recycling or a wasted landfill trip.

Furniture, Mattresses, Appliances and Construction Debris

🛋️ Furniture

Donate or take to CRSC

Fredericton does not list household furniture as regular curbside garbage. Donate usable pieces or confirm landfill disposal.

🛏️ Mattress

Do not leave it at the curb

Ask a retailer, property manager or CRSC about the correct current disposal route before moving it outside.

🧊 Appliance

Metal may be diverted

Scrap metal and appliances may use the recovery area. Fridges and freezers can require the CFC fee.

Clean construction and demolition material

Often qualifying
  • Concrete and brick
  • Untreated wood
  • Siding, ceiling tile, gyprock and insulation
  • Asphalt shingles and aged asphalt
  • Doors, windows and attached floor coverings
  • Toilets, bathtubs, sinks and plumbing fixtures
Keep out of clean C&D
  • Household garbage
  • Pressure-treated or creosote timber
  • Petroleum-contaminated soil or products
  • Light ballasts
  • Friable asbestos
  • Material from fire, flood or contaminated structures
Gyprock must be separated

CRSC directs gyprock to the construction and demolition area. Do not mix it with household garbage in the same load.

Fredericton Recycling Rules for Houses and Apartments

Circular Materials manages the recycling programme, and FERO handles collection questions. Blue and Grey streams alternate weekly on the same weekday as garbage.

City of Fredericton notice explaining that residential recycling is managed through Circular Materials
Official City of Fredericton recycling campaign image. The provincial programme manages collection, while residents still use the local Blue/Grey schedule and preparation rules.
Preparation

Clean, dry and loose

  • Quickly rinse containers.
  • Allow material to dry.
  • Leave lids and labels on.
  • Flatten cardboard and remove plastic liners.
  • Cover Grey paper during rain or snow.
Container

It does not have to match the stream colour

  • Use a suitable 45–60 litre container.
  • The container itself may be any colour.
  • The contents must match Blue or Grey week.
  • Circular Materials or FERO may provide bins in some cases.
Redemption-centre distinction

Normal Blue and Grey curbside recyclables are not meant for local redemption-centre bins. Specific materials excluded from curbside—such as eligible glass, white foam and flexible plastic—can use participating locations.

🏢 Multi-unit building

On-site recycling is required

Community recycling bins were phased out at the end of 2025. Ask the landlord or property manager about the building’s on-site service.

📦 Large cardboard

Prepare it for the property type

Small-building residents can cut or fold oversized cardboard. Larger buildings generally use the designated Grey dumpster.

🔋 Batteries

Never hide them in recycling

Batteries can cause fires and injuries. Use an approved battery or household hazardous-waste drop-off.

Fredericton Yard Waste Collection Schedule 2026

Yard waste is collected on your normal garbage weekday only during the published collection week. Material left outside those weeks is not collected.

April 20–24Spring collection
May 25–29May collection
June 22–26June collection
July 27–31July collection
August 24–28August collection
September 21–25September collection
October 26–30October collection
November 16–20Final posted week
🍂 Leaves

Use compostable paper bags

  • No plastic bags.
  • No loose leaves at the curb.
  • Do not rake leaves into the gutter.
  • Keep yard waste separate from garbage and recycling.
🌿 Brush

Size and bundle branches

  • Maximum diameter: 5 cm or 2 in.
  • Maximum length: 1.5 m or 5 ft.
  • Tie small bundles with natural twine.
  • Keep brush separate from bagged leaves.

Municipal Soil Management Facility

📍 Beek Court

Seasonal 24/7 facility

The Vanier Industrial Park site operates seasonally between April and November. It opened for the 2026 season on April 3.

Accepted there

Leaves, grass clippings, sod, soil, woodchips, manure and brush under 8 cm or 3 in in diameter.

Not accepted at Beek Court

Lumber, construction debris, oversized branches, diseased ash or elm branches, logs, stumps, plastic bags, household garbage and kitchen scraps.

Paint, Batteries, Propane and Household Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste includes corrosive, toxic, flammable or reactive products. Do not pour it down a drain or place it in regular garbage or recycling.

HHW depot hours

Free household service

Wednesday: 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

Common examples

Pesticides, paint stripper, paints, thinners, stains, propane tanks, bleach, car batteries, used oil, gasoline, polish and pool chemicals.

🔋 Battery

Use HHW or approved recycling

For a swollen or damaged battery, contact the facility before transport and tell staff about its condition.

🎨 Paint

Leftover versus dry empty can

Leftover paint uses an approved paint programme or HHW. The City says empty dried paint cans may go in garbage.

🚫 Unacceptable

Call about unusual waste

CRSC lists biomedical waste, liquid waste over 20 litres and sludge below 15% solids as unacceptable.

Special Items That Need a Different Disposal Route

ElectronicsTelevisions, computers and covered electronic products
Best routeEPRA participating location
ActionCheck the accepted-device list before travelling.
MedicationUnused or expired medicine
Best routeLocal pharmacy
ActionDo not place it in garbage or flush it.
Needles and syringesUsed sharps
Best routePharmacy return
ActionUse a safe approved container and follow pharmacy instructions.
LightbulbsFluorescent, CFL, LED, halogen and other accepted lamps
Best routeProduct Care location
ActionConfirm the nearest participating site.
Oil and glycolAutomotive fluids
Best routeRecycle NB participating location
ActionKeep fluids contained and confirm acceptance.
Refundable beverage containersDeposit-bearing containers
Best routeRedemption centre
ActionReturn for refund or donate to an eligible cause.

Does the Same Fredericton Collection Rule Apply to My Property?

🏠 House

Use City curbside service

Eligible single and double housing units normally follow the five-zone map.

🏘️ Townhouse or condo

Confirm truck access

Eligible properties need suitable containers and safe collection-truck access.

🏢 Four units or fewer

Garbage may use curbside service

The City includes eligible apartment buildings with four or fewer units.

🏙️ Larger apartment

Use building recycling service

Ask the property manager where on-site recycling and garbage are collected.

🎓 Student rental

Check before move-out

Furniture, mattresses, electronics and renovation waste should not become an unapproved curb pile.

🌲 Outside city limits

Do not assume City service

A Fredericton mailing address may use a rural district, another municipality or a private hauler.

Use the Correct Fredericton Waste Contact

Official Fredericton Sources and What Each One Solves

City garbage pageZone map, containers, bags, holidays and missed garbage
Use it whenYou need the collection weekday or a City service answer
2026 recycling PDFBlue and Grey calendar
Use it whenYou know the weekday but not the recycling stream
City recycling pageAccepted items, preparation and special materials
Use it whenYou need to decide between curbside, pharmacy, redemption centre or another location
City yard-waste page2026 weeks and Beek Court rules
Use it whenYou have leaves, branches, soil, sod or missed seasonal collection
CRSC hours and ratesLandfill hours, closures, payments and fees
Use it whenYou are preparing a drop-off or comparing disposal options

Fredericton Garbage Collection FAQ

How do I find my Fredericton garbage collection day?
Use the official City of Fredericton five-zone map and locate your exact property. The zone determines the regular weekly garbage and recycling weekday.
How do I check the Fredericton garbage collection schedule today?
Confirm that today matches your address weekday on the zone map. Garbage is weekly. For recycling, also check whether the current week is Blue or Grey in the official 2026 PDF.
Is there a Fredericton garbage collection schedule 2026 PDF?
There is an official 2026 recycling PDF showing alternating Blue and Grey weeks. It does not replace the City zone map used to find your regular weekday.
Can I use the Fredericton garbage collection schedule 2025?
Do not use a 2025 calendar for a 2026 recycling decision. The alternating Blue and Grey pattern can produce the wrong answer. Use the current 2026 PDF.
What is the Fredericton garbage collection holiday schedule?
Garbage is normally collected on holidays except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Check the City notice for the replacement date when either holiday affects your route.
Where is the Fredericton garbage dump and when is it open?
CRSC Solid Waste is at 1775 Alison Boulevard. The landfill is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It is closed Sunday and holidays.
How much does the Fredericton landfill charge in 2026?
CRSC lists regular garbage at $109 per metric tonne and properly segregated construction and demolition material at $45 per metric tonne. Different charges apply to tires, CFC appliances, asbestos and treated timber.
Who do I contact about a missed Fredericton pickup?
For garbage or yard-waste concerns, contact Service Fredericton at 506-460-2020 or service@fredericton.ca. For recycling, contact FERO at 1-800-668-3376 or recycle@fero.ca.
Do my recycling bins have to be blue and grey?
No. The City says residents may use suitable 45–60 litre recycling containers that do not physically match the stream colour. The material inside must match the scheduled Blue or Grey week.
When is Fredericton yard waste collected in 2026?
The published weeks are April 20–24, May 25–29, June 22–26, July 27–31, August 24–28, September 21–25, October 26–30 and November 16–20. Collection occurs on your normal garbage weekday during the applicable week.

Fredericton Collection-Morning Checklist

Confirm the zone weekday, check Blue or Grey, prepare only accepted material and place it in an accessible location before 7:00 a.m. For a dump trip, separate the load and verify CRSC hours, fees and acceptance rules before leaving home.

This is an independent resident guide, not a City of Fredericton, Circular Materials, FERO or CRSC website. Live official notices remain the final authority.