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# Waste and Recycling
## 2026 Collection Calendar
The 2026 Collection Calendar is now available. It can be downloaded as a PDF and printed as needed.
Download the 2026 Collection Calendar [PDF/618KB]
## Waste and Recycling Information
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Waste is collected weekly. Each household is allowed a maximum of 120L per collection, being the contents of the municipal grey bin.
Your garbage must be at the curb before 7:00 a.m.
You must use the grey municipal waste bin.
Individual garbage bags may not weigh more than 30 lbs (13.6 kg) each.
Do not mix recyclable material into your waste.
Garbage containing inadmissible materials will not be collected.
Each extra garbage bag must be tagged with the yellow municipal tag. These tags can be purchased at the following locations:
* The Town Hall of Plantagenet;
* The Alfred Landfill - 3420, Concession 4
* The Alfred Library - 555 St-Philippe Street
* The Curran Library - 791 Mill Street
* The Lefaivre Library - 1963 Hôtel de Ville Street
* The Plantagenet Library - 550 Albert Street
* The Wendover Library - 5000 du Centre Avenue
Each bag tag costs $2. You must buy a minimum of 10 bags for $20.
Make sure that the sticker faces out to the street, so it is visible to the collection crew. Without the sticker, the collection crew will not pick up the bag.
Do not use tags for recycling, hazardous waste, bulky items or leaf and yard trimmings.
#### Not Accepted Materials
The following materials will not be picked up during weekly collection:
* Residue from construction, alterations, or demolition operations\*
* Organic waste
* Carcasses or animal parts
* Liquid waste
* Electronics
* Hazardous substances
* Vehicles or parts
* Fuel or gas tanks
* Sawdust and/or shavings
* Hay, straw
\*Building, construction, alteration, or demolition waste may be brought directly to the landfill, subject to costs as set in the municipal by-law.
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*The Township of Alfred and Plantagenet's recycling program is now managed by* *Circular Materials* *- the administrator of the common collection system and a not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Ontario.*
For any questions about recycling in the Township, please contact Miller Waste by calling 1-888-852-2374 or sending an email to **[email protected]** .
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On April 18, 2022, the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet implemented colour-coded stickers to identify issues with trash or recycling collection at individual households, and will no longer be collecting those that don't follow municipal regulations. These stickers will make it easier for you to understand why your trash has not been picked up.
#### Unacceptable Container
According to municipal by-law 2009-55, all garbage must be placed within the grey municipal garbage bin that was sold to homeowners in 2021. Please see below for instructions on how to replace or obtain a new garbage bin.
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You will have received this sticker if you are not using the approved garbage bin.
#### Unacceptable Materials
The Township of Alfred and Plantagenet will not be collecting certain items.
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You will have received this sticker if your items are not permitted during regular collection. Please note that you may bring materials such as the following to the landfill. Charges may apply.
* Leaves and sticks (2 inches)
* Construction materials
* Metal
#### Unacceptable Weight
According to municipal By-law 2009-55, individual bags or items cannot weight more than 30 lbs (27kg) to ensure the physical wellbeing of the garbage collectors. Bags or items that do not respect the weight limit will not be collected.
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#### Too Many Bags or Containers
According to municipal by-law 2009-55, households are limited to one (1) container of 120 L of garbage per week. Any additional bags must be tagged. Information on how to obtain and use bag tags can be found above.
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You will receive this sticker if:
* Your garbage container is too full; the container should be able to close properly.
* You have additional untagged bags.
Note that there is no recycling collection limit.
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#### Monday
* Wendover (North of County Road 17)
* County Road 17, from Wendover to the Village of Plantagenet
* Plantagenet's village
#### Tuesday
* Alfred's village
* County Road 15 to Concession 4, Alfred
* Concession 4, Alfred, from County Road 15 to Lajeunesse Road
#### Wednesday
* Curran's village
* County Road 2
* County Road 19
* Concessions 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10 in Plantagenet
#### Thursday
* County Road 17, from Lajeunesse Rd to County Road 15
* Lefaivre's village
* Concession 1, Alfred and Du Domaine Road
* County Road 15 between Lefaivre and Concession 4, Alfred
* Concession 4, Alfred, from County Road 15 to Blue Corner Road
* Concession 5, Alfred
* County Road 17 between County Road 15 and Blue Corner
* County Road 15, south side, which includes Station Road in Alfred
* Concession 7, Alfred
* Concessions 10 and 11, Alfred
* Ritchance Road (portion in the Alfred and Plantagenet Township)
#### Friday
* County Road 17, from the Village of Plantagenet to Lajeunesse Road
* Lajeunesse Road to Concession 4, Alfred
* Concession 4 Alfred, from Boundary Road to Lajeunesse Road
* Route 21
* Treadwell
* Concessions 2 and 3, Alfred (Lefaivre)
* Boundary Road
* County Road 9 (North of County Road 17)
* Concession 1, 3, 4 and 5, Plantagenet (North of County Road 17)
* Concession 8 Plantagenet (from County Road 9)
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There has been slight changes to the institutional, commercial, and industrial (ICI) waste collection. As of April 1, 2024, ICI waste collection will proceed as follows:
* Curbside (120L and 360L) waste collection will take place on the same day as residents.
* Metal container waste collection will take place on Wednesdays
* All ICI recycling collection (curbside as well as metal bins) will take place on Thursdays.
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#### Waste
Garbage collection only changes on the day of a public holiday.
* If the holiday is on Monday, pickup is delayed to Tuesday.
* If the holiday is on Friday, pickup happens one day earlier on Thursday.
See the list below for dates with no collection.
* New Year's Day
* Family Day
* Good Friday
* Victoria Day
* Canada Day
* Civic Holiday
* Labour Day
* Thanksgiving
* Christmas Day
#### Recycling
Since recycling collection is no longer managed by the Township, it follows a different holiday schedule. On most holidays, recycling pickup is not affected and will occur on your regular collection day.
Please note the following exceptions, when recycling will not be collected:
* New Year's Day
* Christmas Day
## Special Waste Collection
The Township of Alfred and Plantagenet is responsible for waste management in the community. Learn more about:
/en/environment-collections/waste-recycling/composting
### Composting and Organics
/en/environment-collections/waste-recycling/household-hazardous-waste
### Household Hazardous Waste
/en/environment-collections/waste-recycling/spring-large-item-collection
### Spring Waste Collection
/en/environment-collections/waste-recycling/washable-diaper-grants
### Washable Diaper Grants
/en/environment-collections/waste-recycling/landfill
### Alfred Landfill
## New Waste Bins
A waste container of 120 litres (32 gallons) marked with the Township's logo is given to each residence. This container is the waste limit for each registered house in the Township each week. No other container can be used for the weekly collection.
The container is the property owner's responsibility at all time, and it must remain with the property, even if you sell your property or a tenant moves out.
Recyclable material can be put in a blue box, a clear bag or any container identified with an "R" or the word "Recycling." Paper and plastic can go in the same container. For more information, visit **Circular Materials' website**.
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Please note that if your container is lost, stolen or damaged, your replacement cost will be of $70.10. You can purchase a new container at the Town Hall located in Plantagenet. All broken containers must be returned to Town Hall.
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If you are the owner of a newly constructed house or business, you may obtain a waste bin at the Town Hall for $35.05. If you are the new owner of an existing house, it is the responsibility of the previous owner to leave the container with the property. Please note that no other container can be used for the weekly waste collection.
## Leaf and Yard Waste
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There are currently no special collection dates for leaf and yard waste. However, residents can bring the following to the **Alfred Landfill** located at **3420 Concession 4**, free of charge.
* Grass and leaves
* Small branches (2 inches or less)
Please note that the landfill is only open on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
## Report a Missed Collection
We're working on adding a form to easily report a missed collection. Check again soon!