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We collect and handle all garbage, waste and recycling materials in Elliot Lake with our proactive and responsible waste program. Help us with our goal to achieve zero waste!

Garbage collection

We collect all household waste that is not recyclable every week. To find out which items are considered garbage or recyclable materials, check out our Recycling information. Garbage typically includes household litter; trash; table and kitchen waste (whether animal or vegetable, fish, fruit and dairy products); boots; shoes; clothing; broken glass; metal and plastic.

Garbage collection schedule

We collect garbage through our curbside pickup program every Tuesday. Ensure your garbage is ready by 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday.

Garbage storage

Place all garbage in a proper plastic or metal can with a secure, watertight lid. The can must be able to store all your garbage easily with no overflow. Store garbage throughout the week in a secure place, such as inside the house, in a secure shed or garage.

You shouldn't place a can larger than 44 pounds (20 kg) or larger than 80 litres on the curb. Do not let garbage accumulate past one week. Do not use private dumpsters belonging to others to dump your garbage. This is the law.

View our Leaf Collection for information on disposing landscape, leaf and yard debris. View our Hazardous Waste Collection to view how to dispose hazardous waste.

Items you cannot throw in the garbage

We will not collect the following items during garbage collection. Please use the hazardous waste or landfill.

  • Landscape and yard debris (except during the scheduled fall leaf collection)
  • Plant materials, such as grass clippings, plant clippings, leaves, roots and branches
  • Ashes
  • Carcasses or parts of any animal, with the exception of kitchen waste
  • Biochemical waste, such as bandages, animal or human tissue or organs, poultices, medicines or syringes
  • Building materials or building rubbish
  • Compressed gas cylinders and explosive or incendiary materials
  • Hay, straw or manure
  • Human excrement
  • Biological, toxic or hazardous waste
  • Rags soaked in oil, gasoline or any other flammable substance
  • Swill, organic matter not drained or wrapped, or liquid waste
  • Automotive parts

Recycling

View our recycling information.

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