| collection schedule | Weekly garbage pickup; weekly recycling program | weekly curbside pickup of organics, and garbage; weekly recycling program |
| container or bag limit | Maximum two garbage bags per week | two garbage bags may be placed at the curb each week |
| accepted or banned | New recyclables include bubble wrap, chip bags, deodorant sticks, food pouches, pet food bags, Styrofoam, takeout cup lids, toothpaste tubes, wrappers | New recyclable items now include: |
| fee | Free for leaf and yard waste pickup | free, monthly curbside pickup of leaf and yard waste |
scout note
rules page: Northumberland County collects weekly garbage and organics; maximum two garbage bags per week, bag tag required on each bag; monthly free leaf and yard waste mid-April to mid-December; recycling weekly via Circular Materials; Community Recycling Centre for extras.