London Garbage Day Helper: Zone Finder, Collection Calendar, Green Bin and Biweekly Garbage Pickup
This guide is built for the real London, Ontario resident moment: you need to know if today is garbage day, whether Green Bin and recycling still go out, how a holiday changed the schedule, or what to do with yard waste, bulky furniture, extra garbage, batteries, electronics or depot-only items.
Quick Answer: How to Check Garbage Day in London, Ontario
Use the City of London collection calendar and Zone Finder to confirm your exact pickup schedule. London’s curbside garbage is collected every other week, Green Bin is collected weekly, and recycling collection continues on the schedule shown for your address while the Blue Box program is managed by Circular Materials.
Find your zone
Use the official collection calendar page or Zone Finder to view, print or request your 2025–2026 schedule. Do not guess from a neighbour’s bins because zones can change across nearby streets.
Check what goes out
Your pickup may include Green Bin, recycling, garbage, yard waste week, or a special bulky/furniture request. The pickup date alone is not enough.
Set out by 7 a.m.
For regular curbside service, London says to set material out by 7 a.m., but not earlier than 6 p.m. the night before collection.
For a normal curbside home, remember this simple pattern: Green Bin every week, garbage every other week, recycling on the calendar for your address, and yard waste only during listed green weeks.
Screenshot Guide: Official London Collection Calendar and Zone Finder
The screenshot belongs here because this is the main action section. London residents need to recognize where to use Zone Finder or the City collection calendar to confirm pickup day, collection zone, Green Bin, recycling, yard waste and garbage schedule.
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Use Zone Finder for your address
Zone Finder can send a digital copy of your waste collection schedule by email. It is the safest choice when your mailed schedule is missing or you recently moved.
Open Zone FinderUse Recycle Coach
Recycle Coach can help with schedule reminders and “what goes where” questions. It is useful around holidays, green weeks and confusing disposal items.
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What London Residents Usually Need Today
Most people are not reading for fun. They are trying to solve a specific pickup problem before 7 a.m., after a holiday, during a green week, or before moving a large item outside.
I need my garbage day
Open Zone Finder, confirm your schedule, then check whether garbage is actually scheduled this week.
Green Bin and recycling
Set out Green Bin weekly for eligible curbside households. Recycling continues on the calendar shown for your address, with Circular Materials managing the residential recycling system.
Missed pickup or wrong item
Use Service London for garbage, Green Bin, yard waste or collection issues. For recycling, follow Circular Materials guidance where required.
Furniture or bulky waste
Use the Service London request path for large furniture and bulky items. Do not assume every large item can be left out without a request.
London Collection Calendar and Zone Finder: The Safest Way to Know Your Pickup Day
The official collection calendar is the main resident tool for garbage day in London. It covers Garbage, Green Bin, Recycling and Yard Waste collection, including holiday moves and green week yard waste timing.
Use Zone Finder for your address
Zone Finder is safest because London does not operate as one simple citywide garbage day. Your address determines your calendar.
Open Zone FinderUse Recycle Coach
Recycle Coach can help residents access collection schedules, receive reminder notifications, and answer “what goes where” questions for local waste programs.
Find reminder optionsPrinted schedules still matter
If you did not receive the 2025–2026 schedule, London lists options to view, print, request a digital copy, or pick up printed copies at City locations.
This map is for London neighbourhood context only. It is not a live pickup-zone map. For your exact garbage day, use the official City of London collection calendar and Zone Finder.
London Garbage Week Tool: Is This My Garbage Week?
This helper is only a memory tool. Use it after you already know one confirmed garbage collection date from the official London calendar, then compare the result with Zone Finder before placing garbage outside.
Check the next 4 garbage weeks
London garbage is biweekly for curbside households, while Green Bin is weekly. Enter one known official garbage date to help remember the two-week pattern.
London Bin Cycle: Garbage, Green Bin, Recycling and Yard Waste
London’s pickup system is easiest when you separate the stream from the date. The calendar tells you when collection happens. The stream tells you what to place out.
Collected weekly
Green Bins are collected weekly for households that receive curbside collection services. Place the Green Bin at the curb by 7 a.m., no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before.
Use the latch, keep the opening of the lid facing the street, and do not place kitchen containers or Green Bin liners at the curb.
Collected every other week
Residential curbside garbage collection is biweekly. London lists a 3-container garbage limit per residential unit unless extra containers have visible City garbage tags.
Each container is one can or bag and must weigh less than 20 kg / 44 lb.
Managed by Circular Materials
As of January 1, 2026, Circular Materials manages London’s residential recycling system. The City manages Green Bin, yard waste and garbage, while recycling collection continues on your calendar.
Keep garbage and Green Bin together on one side of the curb, and recycling on the other side where guidance says to separate the streams.
Green Bin every week. Garbage every two weeks. Recycling follows your calendar and is managed through the Blue Box producer-responsibility system. Yard waste follows green weeks.
London Set-Out Rules: 6 p.m., 7 a.m., 20 kg and Snowbank Problems
Wrong set-out is one of the fastest ways to get left behind. Use this checklist before collection morning, especially after a holiday, snowstorm, move-out weekend or yard cleanup.
Pickup-ready setup
- Check your exact collection zone and calendar.
- Set material out by 7 a.m. on collection day.
- Do not place it out earlier than 6 p.m. the night before.
- Place bags and cans on level ground near the curb.
- Keep garbage and Green Bin together when appropriate.
- Keep recycling on the other side to help collectors.
- Keep each garbage container under 20 kg / 44 lb.
Common rejection triggers
- Setting material out after 7 a.m.
- Setting material out before 6 p.m. the night before.
- Putting bags or bins on a snowbank.
- Using small grocery bags as curbside garbage.
- Putting garbage bags on top of a can.
- Using hinged, tied-down or bungee-cord lids.
- Putting yard materials or depot-only items in garbage.
London says statutory holidays move the schedule forward by one day. This means your collection day can change several times per year, so use the calendar around long weekends instead of trusting memory.
Downtown and Core Area Garbage Collection in London
Core Area collection has special timing rules. Do not copy regular curbside timing if you live or operate a business in the pilot area around the downtown core.
West zone timing
The west Core Area zone includes the area west of Wellington Street, including residents and businesses on Wellington Street in this area. Monday, Wednesday and Friday night set-out is between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday morning set-out is between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
East zone timing
The east Core Area zone includes the area east of Wellington Street. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday night set-out is between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday morning set-out is between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m.
If you live on Dundas Place between Wellington Street and Ridout Street, check with your property manager or landlord for bulky waste options. Do not place bulky waste at the curbside there without proper guidance.
Extra Garbage, Garbage Tags and the 3-Container Limit
Extra garbage has a cost and a rule path. London lists a 3-container limit per residential unit. If you place more than three containers at the curb, each extra container needs a City garbage tag.
3 containers per unit
A container is one garbage can or one garbage bag. Cans and bags must meet City size rules and weigh less than 20 kg / 44 lb.
$2 tag per extra container
London’s current guidance lists garbage tags at $2.00 each, tax included, for extra containers. Fees and sales locations can change, so verify before buying.
Do not hide non-collectibles
Yard materials, appliances, electronics, scrap metal, tires and renovation materials are not normal garbage. Use Recycle Coach, EnviroDepots, landfill or the correct program.
Furniture and Bulky Item Pickup in London
Large furniture and bulky items are more than 1 metre wide and 1.5 metres tall. Examples include a couch, mattress or large wooden bookshelf. This service is for curbside residential households, not businesses.
Use Service London or call
Submit a request online or call Service London at 519-661-2489. Include your address, up to four large items, and the preferred garbage collection date for your zone.
4 items per booking
London lists a 4-item limit per household per booking request for each garbage collection day, with no annual limit or booking fee for residential addresses.
Use the correct route
Appliances, electronics, renovation materials, vehicle parts, batteries and tires are not accepted as regular bulky curbside items.
Do not break down most furniture unless official guidance says so. Remove glass parts, seal sharp items separately in cardboard, tie sofa-bed springs down, and wrap bed-bug-contaminated items in plastic.
London Yard Waste and Green Weeks
London collects yard waste from homes during “green weeks” between late March and early December. Check your collection calendar for your exact green week dates because crews collect each street or complex once during the collection week.
Late March to early December
Yard waste can include plant trimmings, brush, leaves, Christmas trees and pumpkins when prepared correctly.
By 7 a.m. on first green-week day
Place yard waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on the first day of your scheduled week, but no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before.
No-charge EnviroDepot drop-off
Yard waste can also be taken to an EnviroDepot at no charge, subject to current facility rules.
London EnviroDepots, W12A Landfill and Drop-Off Decisions
Do not treat EnviroDepots like a free dump for everything. Furniture and mattresses are not accepted at EnviroDepots. Some items go to the W12A Landfill with fees, while many recyclable or hazardous items need the correct drop-off stream.
Sort before you drive
Use EnviroDepots for accepted materials such as yard waste, recyclables and special drop-off items. Check current location rules, fees and accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Open EnviroDepot informationFurniture, mattresses and renovation waste
Some bulky or renovation materials cannot be collected curbside or accepted at EnviroDepots. Use W12A Landfill, Recycle Coach or official disposal pages to avoid a wasted trip.
Open landfill informationApartments, Student Housing, Core Rentals and Move-Out Waste
London has many renters, students and shared buildings near Western, Fanshawe, Old North, Richmond Row, downtown and Wortley. Do not assume a detached-house curbside rule applies to every building or move-out pile.
Ask building management first
Shared bins, private collection, chute rooms and property-managed bulky item rules can differ from curbside houses. Ask your landlord or property manager before moving items outside.
Plan bulk items early
Do not wait until move-out day to schedule large furniture or depot trips. Book the proper path before the curb becomes a pile.
Use Service London
Unbooked furniture, renovation debris, electronics and loose garbage piles can create enforcement and cleanup problems. Use official reporting and pickup tools.
Official London Garbage Day Links
Use these official resources for final decisions because collection schedules, accepted items, app alerts, fees, holiday changes, bulky item rules and depot details can change.
London Garbage Day FAQ
How do I find my garbage day in London, Ontario?
Use the City of London collection calendar and Zone Finder. Enter your address or find your zone, then check whether your next collection includes garbage, Green Bin, recycling or yard waste.
Is garbage collected every week in London?
No. Residential curbside garbage collection is biweekly. Green Bin is collected weekly for eligible curbside households.
What time should I put garbage out in London?
Set garbage, Green Bin and other scheduled material out by 7 a.m. on collection day, but no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before.
How many garbage bags or cans can I put out in London?
London lists a 3-container garbage limit per registered residential unit. Extra containers require visible City garbage tags. Each container must weigh less than 20 kg or 44 lb.
How much is a London garbage tag?
London’s current garbage tag guidance lists $2.00 per extra garbage container, tax included. Verify current prices and purchase locations before buying tags.
Is Green Bin collected every week in London?
Yes. Green Bins are collected weekly for households that receive curbside collection services. Set the Green Bin out by 7 a.m. and no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before.
Who manages recycling collection in London in 2026?
As of January 1, 2026, Circular Materials manages the residential recycling system in London. The City manages Green Bin, yard waste and garbage, and recycling collection continues on the calendar shown for your address.
When is yard waste collected in London?
London collects yard waste during green weeks between late March and early December. Check your collection calendar for your green week dates.
How do I get bulky furniture picked up in London?
Submit a Service London request or call 519-661-2489. London lists a 4-item limit per household per booking request for each garbage collection day.
Can I take furniture or mattresses to an EnviroDepot?
No. London says EnviroDepots do not accept furniture or mattresses. Use the correct curbside bulky-item request path or W12A Landfill guidance.
Does the London Core Area have different garbage set-out times?
Yes. The Core Area has east and west timing rules tied to Wellington Street, with evening and weekend set-out windows. Check the official Core Area garbage collection section before placing garbage outside downtown.
Editorial and Source Verification Note
This independent London garbage day guide was refreshed for garbage-collection.org using official City of London pages for the collection calendar, Zone Finder, curbside garbage collection, Green Bin, recycling, yard waste and composting, EnviroDepots, landfill, waste disposal fees and the Service London waste issue form.
Always verify live details with the City of London, Zone Finder, Recycle Coach, Circular Materials, Service London or the official EnviroDepot page before setting out material, buying tags, reporting a missed pickup, scheduling bulky items or visiting a depot.
Final Resident Summary: Bookmark This Before London Garbage Day
The best way to handle London garbage day is simple: use Zone Finder, check your collection calendar, set Green Bin out weekly, confirm whether garbage is scheduled this week, and place material at the curb by 7 a.m.
If you have extra garbage, bulky furniture, yard waste, electronics, batteries, renovation materials, a missed pickup, or a Core Area timing question, do not guess. Use the official City page, Service London, Recycle Coach, Circular Materials, or EnviroDepot guidance before moving anything outside.