Garbage and Recycling

We provide curbside residential waste collection services to Whitby residents. This includes Garbage, Green bin organics, Yard waste and Special Large Item Collections. The Region of Durham provides Blue box recycling collection services. The Region also provides new and replacement green bins and blue boxes.

Where does it go and when does it get collected?

You can use the Whitby Waste Buddy tool below to view your waste collection schedule, set collection reminders, look up a waste item you are not sure about or schedule a Special Large Item Collection. You can even have some fun playing Whitby's Waste Sorting Game.

You can also use these tools on your mobile device by downloading the Waste Buddy app from Google Play or the App Store.

Play Whitby's Rethink Your Waste Sorting Game:

Play this fun game to test your knowledge of how waste is sorted in Whitby. Each level becomes more challenging!
(sponsored by Whitby's Sustainability Advisory Committee)

Play Rethink Your Waste Now!

Waste Collection Calendar Guide 2022/2023

Be sure to check your mail box for your printed version of the 2022/2023 Waste Collection Calendar. This will be the last waste calendar you will receive in the mail. Next year we will be going paperless with the calendar in an effort to reduce our carbon impacts! This decision was done in consultation with residents through a town wide public survey conducted in the summer of 2021. The results of this survey showed strong support to go paperless.

For those that still prefer a paper schedule, don't panic, we will have options for you.

Next year (in May 2023) - you can download and print your schedule from the Town's website or visit any Town facility to pickup a printed schedule, however the best way to get the schedule will be through Whitby's Waste Buddy App!

Download the 2022/2023 Waste Collection Calendar Guide

Staff safety at the curb

Sharp items like broken glass, knives and razors blades can cause serious injury to collection staff. Help keep your staff safe, and put these sharp items in a cardboard box, tape it closed, label the box with the word “Sharp” and place it beside your regular garbage.

Learn how to safely disposal of needles and syringes (medical sharps).

COVID-19 collection safety

Please help protect our waste collection staff by securely bagging all your waste (green bin organics and garbage). Please respect physical distancing and do not approach collection staff closer than two metres.

Winter collection safety

During the winter, please do not place your garbage, green bins, blue bins or special collections on snowbanks, icy patches, or on the roadway, as this could pose safety concerns to collection staff. On collection day, please place your waste on a cleared space at the end of your driveway.

Community waste events

View the Region of Durham's special events in Waste Management, including Reuse Days, Compost giveaway events, electronic waste collection events and household hazardous waste collection events.

Regional waste management facilities

The Region of Durham operates a number of waste management facilities. Visit the Region of Durham to learn more about accepted items, locations, hours of operation, fees, items and more.

Litter Cleanups & Adopt , Park, Trail & Road Program

Interested in adopting a park, trail or road or simply hosting a cleanup event? We can help! The Town supports individuals and groups who would like to help keep Whitby clean and green. Visit the Whitby's Anti-Litter App to sign-up for for a clean up.

Waste Collection By-law - 7812-21

Learn more about our Waste Collection By-law 7812-21 .