Winnipeg Garbage Day: Find Your Weekly Pickup, Yard-Waste Cycle and Holiday Change
Use the City of Winnipeg MyUtility lookup for your exact address. Garbage and recycling carts are normally collected every week on the same assigned weekday. Yard waste is seasonal and collected every two weeks. Only New Year’s Day, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day automatically move regular collection under the current City schedule.
Quick Answer: How Winnipeg Garbage Day Works
Winnipeg garbage and recycling carts are collected weekly on the household’s assigned collection day. Seasonal yard waste is collected every other week on that same weekday. Search the exact address in MyUtility, place eligible material out by 7 a.m., and wait until after 6 p.m. before reporting a missed collection.
Winnipeg does not alternate ordinary garbage and recycling weeks. Both carts are collected every week. A calculator asking for the “last garbage week” can give a misleading answer for this city.
Winnipeg Garbage Day Lookup: Find the Schedule by Address
The official Winnipeg garbage day lookup asks for the service address. It shows garbage, recycling, yard-waste dates and collection-related events. Use it before a holiday, after moving or whenever a neighbour’s routine conflicts with yours.
Winnipeg Garbage Day Cycle: What Is Collected Each Week?
The normal cart cycle is weekly. Yard waste is the only common curbside stream in this guide that follows a seasonal every-other-week pattern.
Garbage and recycling go out every week. Yard waste goes out on the same weekday only when the address calendar shows a seasonal collection.
Winnipeg Garbage Day Holidays: Christmas, Canada Day and Good Friday
The current City collection rules list only three automatic no-collection days: New Year’s Day, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day. If the regular day falls on or after one of those holidays, collection moves one day later for that week only.
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| 2026 date | Holiday | Collection effect | Resident action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1 | New Year’s Day | No regular collection. | Thursday routes move to Friday; Friday routes move to Saturday. |
| Friday, April 3 | Good Friday | Not one of the three automatic no-collection days. | Use the normal Friday schedule unless MyUtility or a live City notice says otherwise. |
| Wednesday, July 1 | Canada Day | Not one of the three automatic no-collection days. | Use the normal Wednesday schedule unless a current service notice changes it. |
| Wednesday, November 11 | Remembrance Day | No regular collection. | Wednesday moves to Thursday, Thursday to Friday and Friday to Saturday. |
| Friday, December 25 | Christmas Day | No regular collection. | Friday collection moves to Saturday, December 26. |
Winnipeg garbage day at Christmas
There is no regular collection on Christmas Day. For 2026, the affected Friday route moves to Saturday.
Normally the regular day
Canada Day is a civic holiday but is not listed as an automatic no-collection day in the current cart schedule.
Normally the regular day
Good Friday is also not one of Winnipeg’s three automatic curbside no-collection days.
Winnipeg observes several civic holidays, but the cart-collection rule specifically identifies New Year’s Day, Remembrance Day and Christmas Day. Always check MyUtility for an emergency, storm or temporary operational change.
Natural Christmas tree recycling
Remove the stand, lights, ornaments, tinsel and plastic bag from a natural tree. Seasonal Let’s Chip In depots normally open after Christmas, and 4R Winnipeg Depots accept tree waste under their current rules.
Check the official Christmas tree drop-off locations and datesWinnipeg Garbage Day Yard Waste: Area A and Area B Schedule
Yard waste is collected every two weeks on the regular garbage and recycling weekday. For 2026, Area A began the week of May 4 and Area B began the week of May 11. The final fall date is weather-dependent and is announced later.
Season began the week of May 4
After the first collection, Area A continues every two weeks on the address’s normal collection weekday.
Season began the week of May 11
Area B runs on the alternate week from Area A. MyUtility identifies the correct area and exact dates.
Accepted yard-waste material
Leaves and grass
Grass clippings and leaves can go in approved yard-waste bags, boxes or reusable containers.
Plants
Garden and household plant material is accepted when free of prohibited objects.
Plain pumpkins
Remove paint, candles, lights and decorations before placing a pumpkin with yard waste.
Small branches
Bundle branches within the City’s diameter, length and weight limits.
Approved containers and limits
Collection-ready yard waste
- A reusable container without a lid.
- A sturdy cardboard box.
- A brown paper yard-waste bag.
- Branches tied into a compliant bundle.
- Material stored dry until collection morning.
- Approximately one arm’s length from carts and structures.
Common yard-waste mistakes
- Plastic bags.
- A bag or container heavier than 22 kg.
- Branches thicker than 10 cm.
- Branches longer than one metre.
- Yard tools, toys or plant pots.
- Painted or decorated pumpkins.
- Large logs or tree stumps.
Do not report yard waste as missed merely because the garbage and recycling carts have already been emptied. Wait until after 6 p.m.
Winnipeg composts collected yard waste at the Brady Road Resource Management Facility. Larger branches, logs and stumps should be taken to a 4R Winnipeg Depot.
Winnipeg Cart Placement: Prevent a Missed Pickup
A cart on the correct day can still be left behind when it is overflowing, blocked, packed too tightly or placed where the collection arm cannot reach it.
Collection-ready cart placement
- Place carts out by 7 a.m.
- Use the edge of the back lane when the property has a back lane.
- Otherwise use an even surface at the front-street edge.
- Leave about one metre or one arm’s length from structures and objects.
- Keep all garbage and recycling inside the correct cart.
- Close the cart lid.
- Pack material loosely enough to fall out when the cart is tipped.
- Clear snow beneath and on top of the carts.
Reasons the City may not collect
- An overflowing cart.
- Material sitting on the lid.
- Unbooked bags or furniture beside the cart.
- A vehicle, fence, garage or snowbank blocking access.
- Material jammed inside the cart.
- Hazardous products in garbage or recycling.
- Recyclables tied inside a plastic bag.
Clear an even space, remove snow from the lid and leave mechanical-arm clearance. A cart surrounded by packed snow may be unsafe or impossible to empty.
Missed Winnipeg Garbage Day Pickup: Check These Items After 6 p.m.
Winnipeg collection normally occurs between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wait until the collection window ends, then confirm the schedule, placement and contents before filing a report.
Check overflow and side waste
The lid should close, the cart should empty freely, and unbooked bags or furniture should not be beside it.
Check contamination
Keep accepted recyclables loose. Plastic bags, electronics, batteries and hazardous material can cause rejection.
Check the Area A/B week
Confirm the date, approved container, 22 kg limit and branch dimensions.
Record the cart position, closed lid, clearance, snow conditions and remaining material before submitting the report.
Major snow or road conditions can extend the service window. When the City posts special instructions, follow that notice instead of repeatedly reporting the same cart.
Extra Garbage and Large Item Pickup: Fees, Limits and Booking
Do not leave an extra bag, couch, mattress or appliance beside the cart without a confirmed paid pickup. Winnipeg requires the request at least two full business days before the regular collection day.
$25 for up to three bags
The current MyUtility rate covers up to three standard-size extra garbage bags per collection.
$25 per standard item
Furniture and many non-refrigerant large appliances are charged per item, with up to 10 items per pickup.
$55 per item
Refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners containing ozone-depleting substances have a higher current fee.
Two full business days
Book, modify or cancel before the deadline. The confirmed service date may differ for some items.
Large-item decision guide
Fees can change. MyUtility displays the current price and eligibility before the request is completed.
Frequent Overflow: Compare a Cart Upgrade With One-Time Pickup
A one-time pickup suits a move, cleanout or occasional excess. A larger or second cart can be more practical when the household regularly fills the standard 240-litre cart.
| Upgrade option | Recycling annual fee | Garbage annual fee | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replace the 240 L cart with a 360 L cart | $60 | $136 | Regular weekly volume exceeds the standard cart. |
| Keep the 240 L cart and add a second 240 L cart | $66 | $150 | More capacity and easier separation between two carts. |
| Keep the 240 L cart and add a second 360 L cart | $72 | $154 | High recurring volume where the property can store two carts. |
Overflow happens most weeks
Compare the annual charge with repeated special-pickup fees, available storage and the household’s actual waste volume.
Overflow is temporary
A move, renovation cleanup, party or furniture replacement may not justify an annual cart charge.
The City allows one selected upgrade option for recycling and one for garbage. Contact 311 before returning to standard carts or transferring upgraded service during a move.
Winnipeg Recycling: What the Official 2026 PDF Says
Place accepted recycling loosely in the blue cart. Containers must be empty of food and liquid. The official service-guide chart distinguishes accepted empty containers and paper from plastic bags, foam, household objects and hazardous material.
Empty plastic
Bottles, containers, jugs, rigid plastic, tubs and accepted personal or household-cleaning containers.
Empty glass
Accepted jars, bottles, jugs and other empty glass containers.
Empty metal
Food cans, beverage cans and accepted metal food containers or tins.
Cardboard and paper
Newspaper, flyers, boxes, cartons, mail, pizza boxes, magazines, paper and rolls.
Recycle-ready steps
- Empty food, liquid, inserts and bags.
- Rinse food and beverage containers.
- Flatten boxes before placing them in the cart.
- Place accepted material loosely in the cart.
- Keep the lid closed.
- Use Recyclepedia for an item not shown in the guide.
Items shown in the PDF’s “No” section
- Plastic bags, wrap and cutlery.
- Sporting equipment, toys and diapers.
- Light bulbs, mirrors, drink glasses and ceramics.
- Pots, pans, hardware, foil and coat hangers.
- Electronics.
- Paper towels, tissues, coffee cups, shoes, clothes and blankets.
- Food, yard waste, wood, stone, cords, wires and hoses.
- Polystyrene foam and Styrofoam packaging.
Aerosols, batteries, electronics, automotive fluids and products marked corrosive, explosive, poisonous or flammable must go through an approved 4R Depot or item-specific route.
The City stopped updating Recycle Coach in 2022. Use MyUtility for collection reminders and Recyclepedia for item sorting.
4R Winnipeg Depots: Which Location Accepts Garbage?
All three 4R Depots accept a range of recyclable, reusable, compostable and hazardous household materials. Only the current Brady 4R Depot accepts ordinary residential garbage, and a fee applies.
1825 Brady Road
Recycling and garbage. Regular hours are weekdays 8 a.m.–8 p.m. and weekends 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Verify holiday hours.
1120 Pacific Avenue
Recycling only—no garbage. Weekdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., closed Wednesdays; weekends 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
429 Panet Road
Recycling only—no garbage. Weekdays 10 a.m.–6 p.m., closed Wednesdays; weekends 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The 2026 service-guide PDF shows 1777 Brady Road, while the current live 4R Depot page lists 1825 Brady Road for the residential depot. Use the live depot page or call 311 before driving.
Useful materials listed in the official PDF
☣️ Household hazardous waste
Chemicals, electronics, batteries, motor oil products, antifreeze and gasoline in a jerry can. Keep hazardous products in original containers with readable labels.
♻️ Recyclable or reusable
Blue-cart recyclables, bikes, ceramics, clean untreated lumber, glass, appliances, large plastics, tires, rubble, masonry and scrap metal.
🌿 Compostable material
Clean fill, leaves, grass and tree waste, including branches, logs and stumps.
The City service-guide PDF identifies mattresses as accepted only at the Brady 4R Winnipeg Depot. Confirm current availability before transporting one.
Before you go
- Confirm that you are a Winnipeg resident and the material came from a Winnipeg home.
- Sort the load before arrival.
- Check the exact item in Recyclepedia.
- Keep chemicals in original labelled containers.
- Secure the load during transport.
- Be prepared to unload the material yourself.
- Use Brady for ordinary garbage; Pacific and Panet do not accept it.
- Check holiday hours before leaving home.
Community Recycling Depots accept blue-cart recyclables only. They do not accept garbage, yard waste, furniture, appliances, construction waste or household hazardous material.
Free Walk-Up Collection for Health-Related Limitations
A household may qualify when nobody living in the home can move recycling, garbage or yard waste to the collection point because of health issues. Approved collectors walk to the carts, empty them and return them.
How to apply
- Complete the City application.
- Have a family doctor, occupational therapist or physiotherapist sign it.
- Return the signed form.
- Allow about two weeks for processing.
- Renew each year.
- Annual renewals normally do not require another health-professional signature.
Make the carts accessible
- Make the address and carts visible from the collection point.
- Keep carts and paper yard-waste bags within 15 metres or 50 feet.
- Use an accessible outdoor location.
- Keep snow and obstacles away.
- Do not place carts inside a house, garage or structure.
- Tell the City when the address or service need changes.
Walk-up collection is free for approved residents. The service includes recycling and garbage carts and eligible yard waste in paper bags.
Does Your Property Use Carts or Shared Bins?
Detached-house instructions should not be applied automatically to every condo, apartment, business or private-hauler property.
Homes and properties with seven units or fewer
Single-family homes and many condos or apartments with up to seven units receive cart collection. Some eligible small businesses, charities and places of worship also use carts.
Many properties with eight or more units
Larger multi-unit properties may use shared metal bins, carts or a combination. Ask the property manager about location, access, bulky items and reporting responsibility.
Missing, Damaged, Dirty or Newly Delivered Carts
Submit a cart report
Check nearby properties first, then use the MyUtility missing-or-damaged cart service.
Do not keep overloading it
Report broken wheels, lids or bodies. Avoid large or heavy items that can damage the cart or collection equipment.
Leave the carts at the property
Carts are serial-numbered and electronically assigned to the service address. Do not take them to the next home.
Set up the account first
Contact the Utility Billing Centre, then contact 311 to arrange one standard garbage and one recycling cart.
Simple cart-cleaning routine
- Bag household garbage but keep recyclables loose.
- Rinse food and beverage containers before recycling.
- Seal diapers and pet waste in tightly tied bags.
- Rinse the cart with a garden hose and leave the lid open to dry.
- For odour, the City suggests one part white vinegar to three parts warm water.
- Store carts safely on the property between collections.
- Write the address on the carts.
Winnipeg Garbage Collection Contacts and Tools
Winnipeg 311
311Use for schedule questions, walk-up service, unusual cart issues and help when an online form does not fit.
MyUtility
Find the address schedule, set reminders, report a miss and request paid extra-item pickup.
Open MyUtilityRecyclepedia
Search whether an item belongs in the cart, depot, garbage, reuse or another programme.
Search an item“My Winnipeg service address is [address]. The missed material was [garbage, recycling or yard waste]. It was out before 7 a.m., had about one metre of clearance and remained after 6 p.m. There was [no sticker / this problem].”
Official Winnipeg Garbage Day Resources
The practical information is explained above. Use these official pages for the final live date, current fee, service request or accepted-item decision.
Exact address schedule for garbage, recycling, yard waste and events.
Open lookupWeekly cycle, placement, holiday changes, upgrades, moving and cart care.
Open cart rulesArea A/B start, accepted items, containers and branch limits.
Open yard-waste pageReport eligible garbage, recycling or yard waste after the collection window.
Open missed reportBooking limits, two-business-day notice and service options.
Open extra-item pageWeekly cycle, holiday rules, walk-up service, 4R Depots and recycling chart.
Open PDFWinnipeg Garbage Day FAQ
How do I look up my Winnipeg garbage day?
Are Winnipeg garbage and recycling collected every week?
What time must Winnipeg carts be out?
How does the Winnipeg garbage day yard-waste cycle work?
Does Winnipeg collect garbage on Canada Day?
Does Winnipeg collect garbage on Good Friday?
What happens to Winnipeg garbage day at Christmas?
Which holidays automatically delay Winnipeg collection?
When should I report a missed Winnipeg pickup?
Can I leave extra garbage or furniture beside my cart?
Final Winnipeg Collection-Morning Checklist
Search the exact address, remember that garbage and recycling are weekly, confirm whether yard waste is scheduled, check the three automatic holiday delays and place carts correctly by 7 a.m. Wait until after 6 p.m. before reporting a genuine missed pickup.