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Waste Collection
Guide
TO W N O F A U R O R A
2026
Contact GFL for missed collection, to schedule a green bin exchange,
or for a large metal and/or appliance and large item pickup. Green
bins are replaced free of charge if damaged.
Questions? Contact GFL at 1-866-421-5625 or email [email protected]
aurora.ca/Waste
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Garbage
Leaf and Yard Waste
Waste Events
Collection
Reminders
Curbside Winter
Reminders
Recycling
Curbside
Giveaway Days
Organics
Batteries
Three Bag/Container Limit
Place up to three bags or containers out
for collection. Additional bags will require
a bag tag.
For missed pickups, bin inquiries, or
questions: Call: 1-833-779-4351
Email: [email protected]
New materials are being accepted in the
recycling program. Learn more at
circularmaterials.ca/Aurora
For information on your recycling program,
including details on how to request a
smaller sized recycling cart, please visit:
circularmaterials.ca/Aurora
Recycling is now managed by
Circular Materials, with Green
for Life (GFL) handling bi-weekly
collection.
- Line your green bin with a clear plastic or
compostable bag and tie it securely.
- Place any overflow items in clear plastic
bags and set on top or beside your green bin.
For more information on battery recycling,
please visit aurora.ca/Waste.
Place leaf and yard waste in kraft paper bags or garbage
containers (no lids) marked "Yard Waste".
Maximum weight per container/bundle is 22 kg (50 lbs).
We have many exciting environmental events
taking place this year:
Electronic Waste Event - May 9 & October 3
Spring Community Cleanup Day - April 25
Fall Community Cleanup Day - September 19
Community Garage Sale - May 30
The Town hosts seven Curbside Giveaway
weekends, allowing residents to place
gently used items labeled "FREE" at the
curb from 7 a.m. Saturday to 5 p.m. Sunday
for others to take.
2026 Dates
April 25 & 26
May 30 & 31
June 27 & 28
July 25 & 26
Aug 22 & 23
Sept 26 & 27
Oct 24 & 25
For a list of Curbside days visit
aurora.ca/CurbsideDays.
- Use garbage containers with open handles and
removable lids (maximum 35 gallons/133 L).
- All garbage, green bin and yard waste must not
exceed the weight of 22 kg (50 Ibs).
- Construction waste will not be collected curbside.
- Place your cart, green bin and
garbage on a flat, shoveled surface at
the end of your driveway or boulevard.
-Do not place it on the road or
sidewalk.
- Place it 3 feet from snowbanks,
vehicles and other obstacles.
For more information on waste and other waste diversion initiatives in Aurora, visit aurora.ca/Waste
Weight and Size Limits
Yard waste in plastic
bags, cardboard
boxes, blue boxes or
green bins will not be
collected.
Grass clippings,
sod and soil are
not accepted!
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Bundle branches with twine not
rope. Bundles can be up to four feet
in length and two feet in diameter.
Individual branches can be up to four inches in diameter.
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2 ft
DO NOT: Place any organic material in
a black plastic garbage bag. Materials
will not be collected.
Additional Garbage Bags
Bag tags can be purchased for $6 each at
Aurora Town Hall, A.F.L.C., S.A.R.C. and the
J.O.C.
NEW changes are coming to
large item pick-up starting January 2026!
Glass and Other Sharp Objects
Large items like furniture, mattresses, toilet
bowls (tank and bowl separated) do not
require a tag but you must call GFL in
advance to arrange a special pickup.
Maximum 5 item limit.
Pack items in a sealed cardboard box
labelled Broken Glass or Sharp Objects.
Set out with your regular garbage collection.
Download the
Recycle Coach App
for all things waste.
Textile Recycling
Donate clothing and footwear, towels, pillows, curtains, bedding
and take them to one of our donation bins near you. All textiles
must be dry and free of any medical or hazardous liquids.
For more information, visit aurora.ca/Textiles.
2026 Waste Collection Calendar
Waste Collection Map
Waste Collection Inquiries:
Town of Aurora
100 John West Way, Aurora, ON, L4G 6J1
905-727-1375 | [email protected]
aurora.ca/Waste
GFL (Green for Life)
1-866-421-5625
[email protected]
The Regional Municipality of York
1-866-665-6752 - york.ca/Waste
- Missed collections or complaints (garbage, green bin,
yard waste)
- Schedule a large item, appliance or metal item pickup
- Broken green bin or exchange
- Household Hazardous Waste and Waste Depots