Quinte West Garbage Pickup Helper: Address Calendar, Bag Tags, Green Bin, Recycling and Yard Waste Dates
Use this Quinte West garbage pickup guide when you need your collection day, 2026 waste calendar, bag tag rules, green bin day, recycling contact, spring or fall leaf and yard waste dates, bulky item pickup, hazardous waste depot, or transfer station route. Start with the official address map and calendar because Quinte West collection days changed with the recycling transition.
Quick Answer: How to Check the Quinte West Garbage Pickup Day
Quinte West residents should use the official curbside collection schedule page, address map and 2026 waste and recycling calendar to confirm their pickup day. All curbside waste should be out by 7 a.m. on collection day. Every garbage bag needs a Quinte West bag tag, green bin organics are collected weekly on your waste pickup day, and recycling is handled by Environmental 360 Solutions through Circular Materials Ontario.
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Use the official address map
Collection day can vary by address across Trenton, Frankford, Sidney and Murray wards. Use the City’s collection schedule page and map instead of guessing from a neighbour’s curb.
Check all streams together
The July 2025 route change aligned garbage and organics collection with the recycling schedule. Your curbside garbage, organics and recycling day should be checked together.
Tag and set out correctly
Each garbage bag requires a tag. The weekly limit is four bags, and each bag must not exceed 40 lb. Put items out by 7 a.m. and keep sidewalks, roadways and mailboxes clear.
Bookmark three official pages: collection schedule for your address, bag tags for garbage, and yard waste for spring/fall cleanup dates. Those three solve most Quinte West pickup problems.
What Quinte West Residents Usually Need Today
Most people searching “Quinte West garbage pickup” need one quick action. Use the card that matches your problem before putting material at the curb or loading your vehicle.
I need my collection date
Open the City collection schedule page and enter your address in the map. This confirms your garbage, organics and recycling day.
I am putting garbage out
Every garbage bag needs a tag. Tags are $3.25 from the City or online, and some retailers may add a small surcharge.
My blue box was missed
Missed recycling, replacement containers and recycling questions go to E360S, not the same path as garbage and organics.
I have furniture or an appliance
Large and bulky items are not included in regular curbside pickup. Pay first, then place the item out for the scheduled Friday collection.
Quinte West Waste and Recycling Collection Calendar
The official 2026 waste and recycling calendar includes curbside collection, leaf and yard waste collection, hazardous and electronic waste disposal, waste reduction tips and more. Printed copies are also available through City locations and participating local retailers while supplies last.
Download or pick up a copy
The City calendar page links to the 2026 waste and recycling calendar. Copies are available at Quinte West City Hall, Frankford Municipal Office and listed local retailers while supplies last.
Open waste and recycling calendarConfirm your collection date
The collection schedule page asks residents to confirm their collection date by entering their address in the map. This is the best tool after the July 2025 route change.
Open collection scheduleThis embedded map is for local context only. It does not replace the City’s address-based collection map. Use the official map and calendar for your final pickup day.
Quinte West Bag Tags: Cost, Weekly Limit and Placement
Bag tags are required for curbside garbage collection in Quinte West. The City lists tags at $3.25 each. Each garbage bag placed curbside needs a tag, the maximum number of bags per week is four, and each bag must not weigh over 40 lb.
⚫ Garbage bags
Each bag needs a current Quinte West garbage bag tag. Loop the tag around the neck of the bag so it creates a small flag and the collector can see it.
Do not wrap the tag around the bag multiple times or place it as a long strip down the side because winter cold can make tags fall off.
🟢 Container rule
Garbage containers should be reusable galvanized metal or plastic, have handles, have a secure watertight lid, and be no more than 77 litres or 40 lb in weight.
When using a garbage can, place the tag on the top bag inside the can so the tag is visible when the collector removes the lid.
🔵 Where to buy
Bag tags can be purchased online, at City Hall, the Frankford Municipal Office, and listed participating local businesses. City Hall, the municipal office and online sales are listed at $3.25.
Some retail locations may add a small surcharge, so check the City page before buying.
Untagged garbage bags are one of the easiest mistakes to avoid. If your household regularly reaches the four-bag weekly limit, use green bin, recycling, yard waste, bulky pickup and transfer station options before adding more garbage.
Set-Out Rules for Quinte West Garbage Morning
Good set-out prevents missed collection, wind-blown litter, sidewalk blocking and winter tag problems. The City says all items should be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day.
Collection morning checklist
- Confirm your collection date using the City map or 2026 calendar.
- Place all items at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day.
- Use one visible current bag tag on every garbage bag.
- Keep garbage bags under 40 lb.
- Keep garbage containers under 77 litres or 40 lb.
- Place receptacles near the curb without blocking sidewalks, roads or mailboxes.
- Use the green bin for organics instead of garbage when accepted.
Common missed-pickup triggers
- Putting garbage out without tags.
- Putting out more than four bags in one week.
- Using overweight bags or containers.
- Blocking the sidewalk, road, mailbox or driving path.
- Putting drywall, concrete, wood scraps, sawdust or construction material in curbside garbage.
- Putting large and bulky items out with regular garbage.
- Putting waste out during heavy wind and leaving scattered litter behind.
Loop the tag around the bag neck so it meets at the end like a flag. This keeps it visible and reduces the chance of it falling off in cold weather.
Quinte West Green Bin Program: Weekly Organics on Your Waste Pickup Day
Quinte West’s household green bin program is collected weekly by E360 Solutions on your scheduled garbage pickup day. There is no additional charge for green bin organics collection, and no bag tags are required for household organic waste.
Kitchen catcher to green bin
Place organic material into the kitchen catcher, empty the kitchen catcher into the 79-litre green bin, and place the green bin at the curb by 7 a.m. on your garbage collection day.
Food scraps and food-soiled paper
Accepted examples include meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, bones, egg and dairy products, table scraps, fruits, vegetables, bread, pasta, coffee grounds, filters, tea bags, paper towels, napkins, paper bags and certain food-soiled paper items.
Keep plastic and pet waste out
Unaccepted examples include plastic bags, plastic wrap, diapers, pet waste or litter, sanitary products, glass, metal, foam packaging, grease, liquids, yard waste and non-organic material.
The City provides the kitchen catcher and 79-litre green bin required for household organics collection at City Hall, 7 Creswell Dr., and the Frankford Municipal Office, 22 North Trent St.
Quinte West Recycling: Circular Materials and E360S Contact Path
Blue box recycling in Quinte West is managed by Circular Materials Ontario, which has contracted Environmental 360 Solutions to provide curbside recycling collection. Recycling questions should use the Circular Materials and E360S contact path.
Contact E360S
For missed recycling collection, replacement recycling containers and what-you-can-recycle questions, use E360S at customerservice-eastont@e360s.ca or 1-866-358-3560.
Contact Circular Materials
For recycling program concerns or broader recycling-related questions, use Circular Materials at customerservice@circularmaterials.ca or 1-877-667-2626.
Keep items clean, dry and sorted
Use the Circular Materials Quinte West page and sorting guidance before placing confusing packaging, paper, containers, foam, glass, cartons or flexible plastics into blue box recycling.
Garbage and organics missed pickup remains a City contact path, while recycling missed pickup is handled through E360S. Using the right contact saves time.
Quinte West Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Dates and Depot
Quinte West gives residents three main yard waste options: spring and fall curbside collection, year-round drop-off at the Frankford yard waste depot, or mulching leaves on your own property.
Two spring rounds
Spring 2026 curbside yard waste collection includes Trenton on May 25 and June 8, and Frankford, Murray and Sidney wards on June 1 and June 15.
Two fall rounds
Fall 2026 yard waste collection includes Trenton on Nov. 2 and Nov. 16, and Frankford, Murray and Sidney wards on Nov. 9 and Nov. 23.
Compostable bags and bundled brush
Leaf and yard waste must be in a compostable yard waste bag and curbside by 7 a.m. Brush and branches must be tied and should not exceed 3 feet in length or 50 lb for curbside collection.
Year-round yard waste can be dropped off at the Frankford landfill site at 1850 Fish and Game Club Rd., Frankford. There is no fee, and the material does not need to be bagged. Drop-off hours are Monday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., but winter weather can affect access.
Large and Bulky Item Pickup in Quinte West
Large and bulky items cannot be included in regular curbside pickup. Quinte West offers user-pay curbside collection for large and bulky items, completed weekly on Fridays after residents pay first.
Order before set-out
Residents must first pay for large and bulky collection at City Hall, the Frankford Municipal Office or online. Orders placed before 8 a.m. Thursday are picked up Friday of the same week.
Thursday after 7 p.m. or Friday before 7 a.m.
Large and bulky curbside collection happens on Fridays. Place items out Thursday evening after 7 p.m. or before 7 a.m. on Friday.
Small, large, non-Freon and Freon items
The City lists examples such as small items at $12, large items at $18, non-Freon items at $32 and Freon items at $45. Confirm current fees before paying.
Do not place furniture, appliances, mattresses, carpets or large household items out with weekly garbage. Use the paid bulky pickup process or confirm another approved disposal option.
Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste in Quinte West
Household hazardous and electronic waste is not accepted curbside. Residents can safely dispose of accepted items free of charge at the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot in Belleville or at listed mobile collection events in Trenton and Frankford.
Hazardous and electronic waste
Do not place batteries, paint, chemicals, oil, antifreeze, electronics, propane tanks, light bulbs or similar hazardous items in regular garbage, green bin or blue box recycling.
75 Wallbridge Cres.
The Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 75 Wallbridge Cres. in Belleville is open year-round to residents. Check seasonal hours and statutory holiday closures before going.
Trenton and Frankford dates
Quinte West lists 2026 mobile events in Trenton and Frankford. Motor oil is not accepted at mobile events, so check the official page for accepted materials before loading your vehicle.
Missed Garbage, Organics or Recycling Pickup in Quinte West
The right missed-pickup contact depends on the material. Garbage and organics go through the City path. Recycling goes through E360S.
Quick self-check
- Was today your scheduled collection day on the City map?
- Were items at the curb by 7 a.m.?
- Was every garbage bag tagged?
- Were there four bags or fewer?
- Was each bag under 40 lb?
- Was the green bin accepted and not frozen inside?
- Was recycling sorted using Circular Materials guidance?
Use the right contact
For missed garbage or organics collection, email garbage@quintewest.ca or call 613-392-2841 ext. 4912.
For missed recycling collection, contact E360S at customerservice-eastont@e360s.ca or 1-866-358-3560.
Where to Drop Off Garbage If You Missed Pickup
The City’s bag tag FAQ says garbage can be dropped off at the Waste Management Transfer Station at 26 Chester Rd. in Trenton, and fees apply. This is not the same as putting extra bags out for free at the curb.
26 Chester Rd., Trenton
Use this option when you missed garbage day and need to dispose of household garbage, but check current fees and payment rules before going.
Weekdays and seasonal Saturdays
The City’s FAQ lists Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to noon starting May 1. Always verify before travelling.
Do not dump in a ditch
The City warns that disposing of garbage in a ditch can lead to a fine. Use curbside collection, the transfer station or approved disposal routes.
House, Downtown Business, Campground or Rural Address: Which Quinte West Rule Applies?
Most homes should use the residential curbside address map. Downtown businesses, campgrounds, rural properties and private-service situations may need extra checking before following a household routine.
Use the address map
Search your address on the official City collection schedule page. This is the best route for most residential users in Trenton, Frankford, Sidney and Murray.
Check the business/campground page
The City has a separate downtown businesses and campground curbside collection page. Use it instead of assuming the household collection map applies exactly.
Ask property management
Shared bins, private haulers, building rooms and landlord instructions can change what a resident should do, especially for recycling, bulky items and missed collection.
New Quinte West Resident Checklist
If you recently moved to Trenton, Frankford, Sidney, Murray, Carrying Place, Wooler, Bayside or a rural Quinte West address, set up the waste routine once so collection day is not confusing.
Set your pickup routine
- Open the City collection schedule page.
- Enter your address in the map.
- Download or bookmark the 2026 waste and recycling calendar.
- Buy garbage bag tags before your first garbage day.
- Pick up a green bin/kitchen catcher if needed.
- Save E360S recycling contact information.
Plan disposal correctly
- Use bulky pickup for furniture, appliances and large items.
- Use the Frankford yard waste depot for accepted yard materials.
- Use the hazardous and electronic waste depot or mobile events for HEW items.
- Use the transfer station for missed garbage day if needed and fees are acceptable.
- Do not put construction material in weekly curbside garbage.
Free vs Paid Waste Options in Quinte West
Some Quinte West services are included, some are free drop-off services, and some require tags or user fees. This matters because “garbage pickup” is not one single rule.
Green bin organics
The household green bin program has no additional charge and does not require bag tags for household organic waste collection.
Yard waste and HEW options
The Frankford yard waste drop-off has no fee for accepted yard materials, and household hazardous/electronic waste disposal options are described as free for accepted items.
Garbage and bulky items
Every garbage bag requires a $3.25 tag, and large/bulky items require a paid collection fee before pickup. Transfer station garbage drop-off also has fees.
Official Quinte West Garbage Pickup Links
Use official links for final decisions because collection maps, bag tag vendors, seasonal yard waste dates, transfer station fees, holiday changes and recycling contacts can change.
Quinte West Garbage Pickup FAQ
How do I check my Quinte West garbage pickup day?
Use the City of Quinte West collection schedule page and enter your address in the map. You can also use the official 2026 waste and recycling collection calendar for curbside information.
What time should garbage be at the curb?
All items should be placed at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day.
Do I need a bag tag for garbage in Quinte West?
Yes. Every garbage bag placed curbside requires a Quinte West garbage bag tag. The City lists tags at $3.25 each.
How many garbage bags can I put out each week?
The maximum number of garbage bags per week is four, and each bag must not weigh over 40 lb.
When is green bin organics collected?
The household green bin program is collected weekly by E360 Solutions on your scheduled garbage pickup day. No bag tags are required for household organic waste collection.
Who do I contact for missed garbage or organics?
For missed garbage or organics collection, email garbage@quintewest.ca or call 613-392-2841 ext. 4912.
Who do I contact for missed recycling?
For missed recycling, replacement recycling containers or recycling questions, contact E360S at customerservice-eastont@e360s.ca or 1-866-358-3560.
When is Quinte West yard waste collected in 2026?
Spring 2026 curbside yard waste dates are May 25 and June 8 for Trenton, and June 1 and June 15 for Frankford, Murray and Sidney wards. Fall 2026 dates are Nov. 2 and Nov. 16 for Trenton, and Nov. 9 and Nov. 23 for Frankford, Murray and Sidney wards.
Can large furniture go out with regular garbage?
No. Large and bulky items are not included in regular curbside pickup. You must pay for large and bulky collection first, then place the item at the curb during the City’s set-out window for Friday pickup.
Where can I take hazardous or electronic waste?
Household hazardous and electronic waste is not accepted curbside. Use the Hazardous and Electronic Waste Depot at 75 Wallbridge Cres. in Belleville or listed mobile events in Trenton and Frankford.
Where can I drop off garbage if I missed pickup?
The City’s FAQ says garbage can be dropped off at the Waste Management Transfer Station at 26 Chester Rd. in Trenton, and fees apply. Verify current hours and fees before going.
Editorial and Source Verification Note
This independent Quinte West garbage pickup guide was built for garbage-collection.org using official City of Quinte West waste management pages, including the waste and recycling collection calendar, collection schedule, bag tags, green bin, yard waste, large and bulky item pickup, household hazardous and electronic waste, and Circular Materials Quinte West recycling information.
Always verify live details with the City of Quinte West, Circular Materials Ontario, E360S or the official linked pages before setting out garbage, buying tags, reporting missed collection, using the green bin, putting out yard waste, booking bulky items, visiting a depot or relying on holiday changes.
Final Resident Summary: Bookmark This Before Quinte West Collection Day
The best way to use the Quinte West garbage pickup schedule is simple: open the official collection schedule map, search your address, confirm your collection day, and place items at the curb by 7 a.m.
Every garbage bag needs a tag, tags are listed at $3.25, the weekly limit is four bags, and each bag must stay under 40 lb. Green bin organics are collected weekly on your waste pickup day without bag tags.
Recycling is managed by Circular Materials with E360S as the curbside contractor. Yard waste has specific spring and fall dates by ward. Large and bulky items require paid booking before set-out. Hazardous and electronic waste must go to the depot or mobile events, never into regular curbside garbage.