Newmarket Garbage Schedule 2026: Calendar, Recycling & Pickup

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🇨🇦 Newmarket, Ontario • verified 2026 curbside guide

Newmarket Garbage Schedule 2026: Check Today’s Pickup, Recycling and Yard Waste

Newmarket does not have one citywide garbage date. Your home follows a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday area. Garbage and recycling alternate every other week, Green Bin organics are collected weekly, and yard waste runs every other week from April to early December. Start with the official 2026 calendar or Recycle Coach, then follow the exact action below.

🗑️ Garbage every other week ♻️ Recycling every other week 🟢 Green Bin weekly 🍂 Yard waste seasonal 🕖 Set out by 7 a.m. ⚖️ 22 kg limit

Choose What You Need to Do

Each button opens the official resource for that exact task. You do not need to search through several municipal pages.

Find my pickup day

Use page two of the calendar to locate your Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday area.

Open weekday map

Check today’s pickup

Find today’s date and read the Green Bin, garbage, recycling or yard-waste icons.

Follow today’s steps

Download free PDF

Save the official Newmarket waste calendar 2026 PDF on a phone or computer.

Open free PDF

Set phone reminders

Install Recycle Coach and add the Newmarket home address.

See app instructions

Report missed waste

Check the rejection causes, route status and correct GFL contact.

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Green Bin
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What goes to the curb tonight

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Collection calendar

Garbage Recycling Green Bin

🔑 Bookmark this page to check your schedule every 2 weeks

Calculator based on biweekly alternating schedule. Always verify with your municipality or call 311 for holiday changes. garbage-collection.org
Troubleshoot first

Fix recycling service

Recycling has a separate GFL phone number and email in 2026.

Open recycling help

Book a sofa or mattress

Purchase one large-item tag per item, then call GFL before set-out.

Follow booking steps

Find a waste depot

Search the item in York Region’s Bindicator before driving.

Open Bindicator

Newmarket Garbage Schedule Today: Five Exact Steps

Newmarket local date Check today’s date

This independent page cannot see your address. The calendar or Recycle Coach supplies the correct result for your property.

Open the official calendar

Use page two, where the month grids and weekday map are shown together.

Open page 2

Find your home on the map

Match the address to the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday colour area.

See colour guide

Find today’s date

Open the correct month and locate the coloured date for your collection weekday.

Check month grid

Read the icons beside that week

Green Bin is weekly. The other icons tell you whether garbage, recycling or yard waste is also scheduled.

Decode icons

Check route status if material remains

Collection can occur between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Check GFL before reporting the route as missed.

Check GFL status
Do not report a miss during the normal collection window

The truck may arrive at a different time than usual. Wait until the collection window has passed unless GFL posts another instruction.

Newmarket Waste Calendar 2026 PDF: Free Download

The official two-page Newmarket garbage calendar 2026 includes the annual dates, weekday collection map, stream icons, garbage limits, recycling changes, Green Bin reminders, yard-waste rules and service contacts.

Page 1

Rules, limits and contacts

  • Recycling change and service contact
  • Green Bin liners and size limit
  • Garbage tags and large-item booking
  • Yard-waste bundle preparation
  • Hazardous waste and electronics
Open calendar rules
Page 2

Dates, icons and collection map

  • January through December dates
  • Tuesday-to-Friday colour map
  • Garbage and recycling rotation
  • Yard-waste collection weeks
  • Christmas tree and giveaway dates
Open calendar map
View or download PDF Request a paper copy Call 905-895-5193

📱 Save on Android

  1. Open the PDF button above.
  2. Tap the browser’s three-dot menu.
  3. Choose Download.
  4. Open it later from Downloads or Files.

🍎 Save on iPhone or iPad

  1. Open the PDF.
  2. Tap the Share icon.
  3. Choose Save to Files.
  4. Select a folder and tap Save.

🖨️ Print from a computer

  1. Open the PDF.
  2. Press Ctrl+P or Command+P.
  3. Print page two for the calendar.
  4. Circle your weekday colour.
Did not receive a mailed calendar?

Residents who opted out of advertising mail may not receive a printed copy. Email the Town or call Customer Service to request help.

Newmarket Schedule App: Set Up Recycle Coach

Recycle Coach is useful for collection reminders, customized notices and “What Goes Where” searches. The PDF remains the simplest fallback when the app cannot find an address.

Select Canada and Newmarket

Allow location access or enter the municipality manually.

Open Town app page

Enter the full home address

Select the correct property when the address list appears.

Open schedule hub

Turn on reminders

Choose the evening-before or collection-morning notification that suits the household.

Set reminders

Use “What Goes Where”

Search an item such as paint, batteries, mattress, grass, electronics or broken glass.

Use Bindicator fallback
App cannot find your address?

Use the official PDF map, confirm the street near a colour boundary, or call Town Customer Service at 905-895-5193.

Newmarket Garbage Collection Schedule at a Glance

🟢 Green BinFood and permitted organics
FrequencyEvery week
What to checkApproved bin, tied liner, 22 kg maximum and 7 a.m. set-out.
🗑️ GarbageEligible household garbage
FrequencyEvery other week
What to checkThree untagged containers, up to three tagged extras and six total maximum.
♻️ RecyclingLidded recycling cart
FrequencyEvery other week
What to checkCorrect date, clean and loose materials, closed lid and correct cart position.
🍂 Yard wasteLeaves, brush and plants
FrequencyEvery other week, April to early December
What to checkYard-waste icon, accepted container, bundle dimensions and 22 kg maximum.
🛋️ Large itemFurniture, mattress or appliance
FrequencyBooked service
What to checkOne large-item tag per item, GFL appointment and five-item maximum.

Collection-day map colours

Tuesday area
Wednesday area
Thursday area
Friday area
Holiday weeks

Do not assume the usual weekday applies after a holiday. Follow the printed date shown in the 2026 calendar or the current app reminder.

Set-Out Rules That Prevent Rejected Collection

Before 7 a.m.

Collection-ready checklist

  • Confirm the correct collection date.
  • Set material out no later than 7 a.m.
  • Do not set it out before 5 p.m. the night before.
  • Keep it at the curb or driveway edge.
  • Keep sidewalks and roadways clear.
  • Separate containers from neighbours.
  • Keep every item visible and accessible.
Common mistakes

Reasons material may remain

  • Wrong garbage, recycling or yard-waste week.
  • Material placed out after the truck passed.
  • Container or bundle over 22 kg.
  • Waste blocked by a vehicle or snowbank.
  • Extra garbage without visible tags.
  • Loose material inside a garbage or Green Bin.
  • Large item placed out without booking.
Earliest set-out 5 p.m. on the evening before collection.
Latest set-out 7 a.m. on the scheduled collection day.
Collection window Routes can operate from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and may run later during unforeseen events.
Bring containers back Remove empty containers and uncollected material from the curb by 8 p.m.
Winter placement Keep containers on a flat, visible surface—not on top of or behind a snowbank.

Newmarket Garbage Limits, Tags and Container Rules

Garbage is collected every other week. The normal limit is three bags or containers. Up to three additional eligible containers may be added when each has a Town garbage tag.

1–3 containersRegular household amount
Tags neededNone
ActionPlace compliant bags or cans at the curb on garbage week.
4 containersOne above the limit
Tags needed1
ActionAttach one tag to the extra bag or top bag inside the extra can.
5 containersTwo above the limit
Tags needed2
ActionUse one visible tag for each extra container.
6 containersMaximum curbside amount
Tags needed3
ActionDo not add a seventh container.
7 or moreOver the curbside maximum
Tags neededNot eligible as one regular set-out
ActionHold material for another date or check an approved disposal route.

Garbage-tag calculator

Three bags or containers are within the normal limit. No tag is required.
Garbage bag

Attach the tag around the neck

  1. Tie the garbage bag closed.
  2. Remove the tag from its backing.
  3. Wrap it around the bag’s neck.
  4. Stick the tag ends together.
Garbage can

Put the tag on the top bag

  1. Bag and tie all waste inside the can.
  2. Attach the tag to the top tied bag.
  3. Do not attach it to the can or lid.
  4. Keep the lid fully closed.
Tag price Five garbage tags are listed at $15.
Container capacity Reusable cans must not exceed 125 litres or 33 gallons.
Container dimensions Maximum approximately 50 cm diameter and 90 cm height, with open rigid handles and a removable lid.
Garbage bag size Maximum approximately 66 cm by 92 cm. Use tied black or green garbage bags, not clear bags.
Weight Each bag or container and its contents must remain under 22 kg or 50 lb.
Where to buy tags

Listed locations include Municipal Offices, Magna Centre, Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, Robert N. Shelton Operations Centre, Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place and Newmarket Public Library. In-person payments are cashless.

Open official garbage rules Call tag-delivery line Email tag request

Newmarket Recycling Schedule Today and 2026 Cart Rules

Newmarket recycling is collected every other week. Since the end of 2025, Circular Materials manages the residential recycling programme and GFL provides collection service. Recycling questions no longer use the regular Town waste contact.

Prepare the cart

Clean, dry, loose and lid closed

  • Place only accepted recycling in the cart.
  • Keep containers clean, dry and empty.
  • Do not bag recyclables.
  • Flatten cardboard to save cart space.
  • Keep the lid completely closed.
Position the cart

Wheels toward the home

  • Place wheels away from the curb.
  • Position the lid so it opens toward the street.
  • Allow at least 3 feet of clearance.
  • Use a flat surface clear of snow and ice.
  • Set the cart out by 7 a.m.
Missed recycling uses a different contact

Call 1-833-779-4351 or email N6Recycling@gflenv.com for missed recycling, cart inquiries and recycling accommodation.

Check accepted recycling Call recycling GFL Email recycling GFL Open cart FAQ

Weekly Green Bin and Yard Waste Newmarket Schedule

Green Bin every week

Prepare organics correctly

  • Use a Town-approved Green Bin up to 45 litres.
  • Keep the filled bin below 22 kg.
  • Line the kitchen catcher or Green Bin—not both.
  • Use certified compostable, paper or clear plastic liners.
  • Bag and tie all organic material.
  • Remove plastic food packaging first.
Do not use black garbage bags

Black liners are a common reason a Green Bin is left behind.

Open Green Bin sorting rules
Yard waste every other week

April to early December

  • Confirm the yard-waste icon on the calendar.
  • Use kraft paper bags or open rigid containers.
  • Place a yellow Yard Waste sticker on reusable containers.
  • Keep each bag, container or bundle below 22 kg.
  • Use jute or cotton twine for branch bundles.
Bundle limits

Maximum 1.2 m long, 0.6 m bundle diameter and 10 cm individual branch diameter.

Open yard-waste rules

🍂 Accepted yard waste

  • Leaves and shrubbery
  • Brush and tree trimmings
  • Flowers, weeds and plants with soil removed
  • Pumpkins, corn stalks, hay and straw
  • Properly tied branches and twigs

🚫 Not accepted as yard waste

  • Grass clippings or thatch
  • Soil, sod, rocks, root balls or stumps
  • Kitchen scraps or animal droppings
  • Painted or treated wood
  • Plastic bags, cardboard or unmarked containers
Replace broken Green Bin Check yard-waste dates Request Yard Waste sticker

Book Furniture, Mattresses and Appliances in Newmarket

A tag alone does not create a pickup. Every large item requires its own tag and a scheduled GFL appointment before it is placed at the curb.

Confirm the item is accepted

Large items include furniture, mattresses, box springs and selected appliances.

Check item rules

Purchase one $17 tag per item

Buy online or through an approved Newmarket facility. An Xplor account is required online.

Buy tag online

Call GFL to book

For the same garbage week, make the request no later than 11 a.m. Monday.

Call 1-866-421-5625

Prepare the item safely

Remove glass, disassemble heavy pieces and remove doors from fridges, freezers, dishwashers and ovens.

Read preparation rules

Attach tags and set out by 7 a.m.

Place only booked items at the curb. The maximum is five items per collection.

Check GFL status
Glass warning

Mirrors are not accepted curbside

Remove glass from table tops, cabinets and similar items. Take large mirrors and significant glass to an approved disposal facility.

Metal and appliances

Booking is still required

Barbecues without propane tanks, furnaces, water heaters, bicycles and appliances require a large-item tag and scheduled collection.

Missed Garbage, Green Bin, Recycling or Yard Waste

Check the cause before calling. Correctly prepared material uses one contact; recycling uses another.

Run this diagnosis

Before reporting

  • Was today the correct date and stream?
  • Was material out before 7 a.m.?
  • Has the 7 a.m.–7 p.m. route window ended?
  • Was each item under 22 kg?
  • Was garbage within the limit and properly tagged?
  • Was the material visible and unblocked?
  • Was there an “Oops” sticker?
  • Did a large item need booking?
Check live status

Look for a delay first

GFL updates its Newmarket page with delayed-route and missed-run information throughout the day.

Open today’s GFL status
GarbageBags or cans remain
ContactGFL waste service
Green BinWeekly organics remain
ContactGFL waste service
ActionCheck the liner, weight and bin size, then use the regular GFL waste contact.
Yard wasteBags or bundles remain
ContactGFL waste service
ActionCheck the week, container, bundle size and accepted materials before calling.
RecyclingCart remains
ContactGFL recycling service
Late set-out is not a missed pickup

Remove late or rejected material by 8 p.m. and correct the issue for the next designated collection date.

Open official missed checklist Call waste GFL Call recycling GFL

What Goes Where? Quick Disposal Guide

Food scrapsFruit, meat, dairy or leftovers
Correct routeGreen Bin
PrepareRemove packaging, place in a permitted tied liner and set out weekly.
Extra garbage bagAbove the three-container limit
Correct routeTagged garbage
PrepareUse one Town tag per extra bag, up to three extras.
CardboardBoxes and paper packaging
Correct routeRecycling cart
PrepareFlatten and place loosely in the cart with the lid closed.
Sofa or mattressOversized household item
Correct routeLarge-item booking
PrepareBuy one tag per item, call GFL and wait for the booked garbage date.
Paint or chemicalsHousehold hazardous waste
Correct routeYork Region depot
PrepareKeep sealed and check the accepted-item list before travelling.
Television or electronicsE-waste
Correct routeApproved electronics depot/event
PrepareKeep out of garbage and recycling; use Bindicator to find the correct location.
Drywall or concreteRenovation waste
Correct routeDepot or private disposal
PrepareDo not place it with ordinary curbside garbage.
Needles or syringesMedical sharps
Correct routeApproved pharmacy/sharps programme
PrepareUse a puncture-resistant container; never place sharps loose at the curb.
Search an item in Bindicator Compare York Region depots Call York Region waste help
Garbage collection East Gwillimbury is a separate schedule

A Newmarket resident may use a York Region facility located in East Gwillimbury for accepted materials, but a home in East Gwillimbury follows its own municipal pickup calendar. See the separate East Gwillimbury garbage collection guide.

Property Type and Accessibility Help

Curbside house

Use the Town calendar

Follow the Tuesday-to-Friday map, stream icons, tags and GFL contacts in this guide.

Condo or apartment

Ask management first

Shared bins, private contractors and internal waste rooms may replace Town curbside service.

Business or institution

Residential rules may not apply

Confirm the private or commercial collection provider before using residential tags or calendars.

Assisted waste collection

Eligible residents who cannot physically move containers to the curb and have no able-bodied household member may apply for assistance.

Check assisted-service eligibility

Medical-waste exemption

Eligible households that regularly exceed the limit because of non-hazardous medical waste may apply for extra garbage tags.

Email waste-exemption staff

Use the Right Newmarket Waste Contact

Newmarket Garbage Schedule FAQ

How do I check the Newmarket garbage schedule today?
Open page two of the official 2026 calendar or use Recycle Coach. Find whether the address is in the Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday area, locate today’s date and read the garbage, recycling, Green Bin or yard-waste icons beside that week.
Where can I download the Newmarket waste calendar 2026 PDF for free?
The Town provides the official two-page 2026 Waste Collection Schedule as a free PDF. Page one explains rules and contacts; page two contains the annual dates and collection-day map.
Is Newmarket garbage collected every week?
No. Household garbage is collected every other week on the property’s scheduled collection day. Green Bin organics are collected every week.
How do I check the Newmarket recycling schedule today?
Check today’s date in the official calendar or Recycle Coach and look for the recycling-cart icon. Recycling is collected every other week, not every collection day.
What time must waste be at the curb?
Place scheduled material at the curb no later than 7 a.m. and no earlier than 5 p.m. the previous evening. Remove empty containers and rejected material by 8 p.m.
How many garbage bags can I put out in Newmarket?
Up to three eligible bags or containers may be placed out without tags. Up to three additional containers may be added when each has one Town garbage tag, for a maximum of six.
When is yard waste collected in Newmarket?
Yard waste is collected every other week from April to early December on the home’s scheduled collection day. Check the yard-waste icon in the 2026 calendar for exact dates.
Who do I call when garbage or Green Bin collection is missed?
After checking the date, 7 a.m. deadline, weight, container, tags and route status, call GFL at 1-866-421-5625 or email WasteLine@gflenv.com.
How do I book large-item collection?
Purchase one large-item tag for every item, call GFL at 1-866-421-5625 and book before placing anything at the curb. Same-week requests should be received by 11 a.m. Monday, and no more than five booked items may be placed out.
Does Newmarket use the East Gwillimbury garbage schedule?
No. Newmarket and East Gwillimbury have separate municipal pickup calendars. A Newmarket resident may use an eligible York Region depot in East Gwillimbury, but home collection still follows the Newmarket calendar.

Source and Freshness Note

This independent guide was checked against the Town of Newmarket’s 2026 Waste Collection Schedule, current Town curbside pages, GFL’s Newmarket service page, Circular Materials’ Newmarket recycling guidance and York Region’s waste-depot tools.

Dates, prices, depot hours and contractor instructions can change. Use the official action link beside the task before purchasing tags, booking an item, reporting a missed collection or travelling to a depot.

Factual review date: July 21, 2026.

Your Fastest Next Step

Open page two of the 2026 calendar, identify the home’s Tuesday-to-Friday area and match today’s date with the waste-stream icons. Put compliant material out by 7 a.m. Check GFL’s status page if it remains after the normal route window.

Open calendar and map Set schedule reminders Check route status