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 the 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 biweekly for residential curbside households, while Green Bin is collected weekly and recycling is also collected on the schedule shown for your address.
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Find your zone
Use the official collection calendar page to find your zone and print or view your calendar. 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 scheduled bulk/furniture request. The date alone is not enough.
Set out by 7 a.m.
London’s curbside guidance says to set material out by 7 a.m., but not earlier than 6 p.m. the night before collection.
For a normal house with curbside collection, think: Green Bin weekly, recycling weekly according to your calendar, and garbage every two weeks. Then check Zone Finder for the exact day and holiday shift.
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. Pick the closest situation and use the official path.
I need my garbage day
Open the City’s collection calendar, use Zone Finder, and confirm whether garbage is actually scheduled this week.
Green Bin and recycling
Set out Green Bin weekly for eligible curbside households. Recycling is now managed by Circular Materials, while collection still appears in your calendar.
Missed pickup or wrong item
Use Service London to report Green Bin, garbage, yard waste or collection problems. For recycling, follow Circular Materials guidance where required.
Furniture or bulky waste
Use the Service London form to schedule furniture or bulk collection. 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 changes and green week yard waste timing.
Use Zone Finder for your address
Zone Finder is the safest way to check your pickup day because London does not operate as one simple citywide garbage day. Your address determines your calendar.
Open collection calendarUse 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 optionsThis 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 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.
🟢 Green Bin
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 Green Bin for accepted food scraps and organic material. Do not use an oversized green garbage can as a Green Bin.
⚫ Garbage
Residential curbside garbage collection is biweekly. London has 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 or 44 lbs.
🔵 Recycling
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 is handled through the producer-responsibility system.
Keep recycling on the opposite side of the curb from garbage and Green Bin when guidance says to separate the streams.
Green Bin every week. Garbage every two weeks. Recycling follows your calendar and is now managed by Circular Materials. Yard waste follows green weeks.
London Set-Out Rules: What to Do the Night Before Garbage Day
Most missed or rejected pickup problems start before the truck arrives. Set material out on time, keep it within limits, and separate streams clearly.
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.
- Keep garbage and Green Bin together on one side of the curb when appropriate.
- Keep recycling on the other side to help collectors.
- Keep container weight under 20 kg or 44 lbs.
- Use garbage tags for extra residential garbage containers.
Collection problems
- Putting garbage out on a non-garbage week.
- Leaving material out too early and attracting animals or wind-blown litter.
- Putting grass clippings at the curb as yard waste.
- Using plastic bags for yard waste.
- Putting depot-only items in garbage or recycling.
- Leaving furniture or bulky items without using the proper request process.
If material is out late, overweight, over the limit, in the wrong stream, or set out on the wrong week, reporting a “missed pickup” may not solve the real issue. Fix the cause before the next collection.
London Garbage Limits, Tags and Extra Containers
London’s curbside garbage rules are specific. A container can be a garbage can or a bag, but it has to meet the size and weight rules. Extra garbage is not simply “put more out and hope.”
3-container residential limit
London lists a 3-container garbage limit per registered residential unit. Extra containers need a visible City garbage tag for collectors.
20 kg / 44 lb maximum
Each garbage container must weigh less than 20 kg or 44 lbs. Heavy bags and cans can be left behind because collectors must be able to lift them safely.
Garbage tags may be needed
City garbage tags are required for extra residential garbage containers. EnviroDepots list garbage tags for purchase, but residents should verify current fees before buying.
Fees and tag sales details can change. Use the official City of London or EnviroDepot pages before paying or planning a large cleanout.
Green Bin Rules in London: Weekly Collection and Common Mistakes
London’s Green Bin program is available for households that receive curbside collection services. It is not available for businesses, and it is not a depot drop-off stream at this time.
Set out each week
Place your Green Bin at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day, no earlier than 6 p.m. the night before. Set it out even if partially full.
Use the proper Green Bin
The Green Bin should be 40 to 50 litres. Oversized carts or green garbage cans are not permitted for Green Bin collection.
Use curbside collection
London’s EnviroDepots do not currently have a Green Bin material drop-off option, so curbside households should use the weekly curbside Green Bin collection.
Yard Waste and Green Weeks in London
London collects yard waste during “green weeks” from late March through early December. Your collection calendar shows your green week dates, and crews collect from each street or complex only once during the scheduled week.
Monday of green week
Set yard waste to the curb by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your green week, but not earlier than 6 p.m. the night before. If Monday is a statutory holiday, use the City’s holiday guidance.
- Pickup can happen anytime during green week, including Saturday.
- Crews collect from each street or complex only once that week.
- Use reusable containers, paper bags or certified compostable bags.
- Plastic bags are not accepted for yard waste.
Leaves, brush and branches
Yard waste includes plant trimmings, brush, leaves, pumpkins, Christmas trees and garden trimmings when prepared correctly.
- Branches must be less than 10 cm in diameter.
- Bundles should be tied with twine and no more than one metre long.
- Containers or bundles must weigh no more than 20 kg.
- Soil, sod, dirt, rocks and stumps are not yard waste.
London does not collect grass clippings at the curb. Bagged grass clippings can be taken to EnviroDepots for a fee, or residents can leave clippings on the lawn to return moisture and nutrients.
Missed Pickup, Collection Issue or Wrong Material in London
If your Green Bin, garbage or yard waste was not collected, first check the calendar, set-out time, container limit, weight and stream rules. Then use Service London to report the correct issue.
Quick self-check
- Was it your actual collection day or green week?
- Was garbage scheduled this week?
- Was material out by 7 a.m.?
- Was it placed out after 6 p.m. the night before, not too early?
- Was each garbage container under 20 kg?
- Were extra containers tagged?
- Was yard waste in an accepted container or bag?
Use Service London
Use the official Service London form to report garbage, Green Bin, yard waste issues or to schedule furniture and bulk collection. For recycling issues, use the recycling guidance shown by London and Circular Materials.
Open Service London formHoliday Garbage Collection in London
London publishes holiday collection changes on the official collection calendar page. Some holidays shift collection to a later day, while other dates may remain as scheduled. Do not use an old calendar screenshot as your final answer.
Check the official holiday table
The official collection calendar page includes holiday schedules for garbage, Green Bin, recycling and yard waste. Use that page close to the holiday.
Set app alerts
Use Recycle Coach or the official calendar to avoid missing a changed collection day after long weekends and statutory holidays.
Furniture, Bulk Items and Large Garbage in London
Large household items should not be handled like normal weekly garbage without checking the official process. London offers a Service London path for scheduling furniture or bulk collection, and some items may need depot or landfill disposal.
Use Service London
If you need to get rid of a couch, mattress, bookshelf, furniture or other bulky item, use the official Service London reporting and scheduling form before setting it out.
Check item type
Some items may not be accepted at the curb or may require separate handling. Use the official form and what-goes-where guidance before carrying items outside.
EnviroDepots do not accept everything
London’s EnviroDepots do not accept furniture or mattresses. If you have curbside collection, follow the City’s bulky item process, or use W12A Landfill where fees may apply.
London EnviroDepots: Drop-Off Options for Yard Waste, Recycling and Special Items
EnviroDepots are City-operated drop-off facilities for yard waste, recyclables and certain waste items. Use the official page before visiting because accepted materials, fees and site rules can change.
Recycling and special materials
EnviroDepots list no-charge options for items such as blue box recyclables, yard waste, batteries, scrap metal, repairable bikes, electronics, fluorescent bulbs and tubes, FOG cups, tires and empty oil or antifreeze containers.
Garbage and renovation material
Fees apply for some materials such as bagged residential garbage, grass clippings, renovation material and certain appliances. Verify current fees before loading your vehicle.
Furniture and mattresses
EnviroDepots do not accept furniture or mattresses. Use curbside bulky item collection where available, or W12A Landfill where fees apply.
Do not put batteries, electronics, fluorescent bulbs, propane tanks, oils, chemicals, tires, scrap metal or renovation material in regular curbside garbage or recycling without checking the official route first.
Recycling Changes in London: What Changed in 2026
As of January 1, 2026, residential recycling in London is managed by Circular Materials under Ontario’s Blue Box transition. The City still manages Green Bin, yard waste and garbage, while Miller Waste collects recycling at the curb under the updated system.
Your calendar still matters
Residents should still check their collection calendar for recycling days, but recycling questions may route through Circular Materials information.
Separate streams clearly
London advises keeping garbage and Green Bin together on one side of the curb and recycling on the other side to help collectors.
Snow, Wind, Animals and Student Move-Out Issues
London garbage day is not only about the calendar. Snowbanks, wind, animals, parking, student rentals and move-out piles can all create collection problems.
Keep containers reachable
Do not place bins on top of snowbanks or behind plowed piles. Collection staff need safe access to lift containers.
Do not set out too early
London says not to set garbage out before 6 p.m. the night before. Early set-out increases the chance of litter, animals and ripped bags.
Plan bulk items early
If you are near Western, Fanshawe, Old North, Richmond Row or student-heavy areas, do not wait until move-out day to schedule bulk items or depot trips.
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 lbs.
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 Miller Waste collects recycling at the curb.
When is yard waste collected in London?
Yard waste is collected during green weeks from late March through early December. Set yard waste out by 7 a.m. on the Monday of your green week, unless holiday guidance changes the timing.
Can I put grass clippings at the curb in London?
No. London does not collect grass clippings at the curb. Bagged grass clippings can be taken to EnviroDepots for a fee, or residents can leave clippings on the lawn.
How do I report a missed garbage pickup in London?
Use the Service London waste issue form. Before reporting, check that the material was out by 7 a.m., placed on the correct week, within limits, not overweight and prepared properly.
Can I take furniture or mattresses to a London EnviroDepot?
No. London’s EnviroDepots do not accept furniture or mattresses. Use the official bulky item process where available, or W12A Landfill where fees may apply.
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, waste disposal fees and the Service London waste issue form.
Always verify live details with the City of London, 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.
Keep containers within the 3-container residential limit unless extra garbage is tagged, stay under the 20 kg / 44 lb weight limit, use green weeks for yard waste, and use Service London or EnviroDepots for materials that do not belong in the normal curbside stream.
This page is built to work like a Forest City pickup helper: fast answer first, official links always visible, and practical rules written for real residents, not generic waste content.