When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?

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In the Municipality of Clarington, Ontario, garbage & recycling rules are set by Garbage and Recycling (Municipality of Clarington rules page), verified 2026-10-28. Container or bag limit: More than four garbage bags requires a garbage bag tag on each bag over the four-bag limit. Accepted or banned: bulky items, metal items, electronic waste, porcelain and batteries.

container or bag limit	More than four garbage bags requires a garbage bag tag on each bag over the four-bag limit.	more than four garbage bags
accepted or banned	bulky items, metal items, electronic waste, porcelain and batteries	bulky items, metal items, electronic waste, porcelain and batteries

Garbage & recycling — Clarington, Ontario