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# Garbage and Recycling
Garbage and recycling services in Cobourg are managed by two organizations:
* **Northumberland County** - garbage, organics, and leaf and yard waste
* **Circular Materials Ontario** - recycling
## Garbage and Organics
Northumberland County provides weekly curbside pickup of organics, and garbage. Please note:
* A maximum of **two garbage bags** may be placed at the curb each week
* **Bag tags are required** on each garbage bag
Learn more about garbage fees, tips and reminders on Northumberland County's website.
## Recycling
Cobourg's weekly recycling program is managed by Circular Materials Ontario as of 2026.
New recyclable items now include:
* Bubble wrap
* Chip bags
* Deodorant sticks
* Food pouches
* Pet food bags
* Styrofoam
* Takeout cup lids
* Toothpaste tubes
* Wrappers
Visit Circular Materials Ontario's website for full recycling guidelines.
## Leaf and Yard Waste
Northumberland County provides free, monthly curbside pickup of leaf and yard waste from mid-April to mid-December.
## Additional Waste
In addition to curbside collection, you may drop off additional waste, like household hazardous and electronic waste, bulky items and more at a Community Recycling Centre.
Questions?
For garbage, organics or leaf and yard waste questions, please contact **Northumberland County's** **Garbage Hotline** at 1-866-293-8379 or visit the Garbage and Green Bin page on their website.
For recycling-related questions (including missed pickups, blue/grey box purchases and exchanges), please contact **Circular Materials Ontario** at 1-888-852-4723, by email at [email protected] or visit the Circular Materials Ontario website.
Contact Us
**Town of Cobourg**
55 King Street West
Cobourg, ON K9A 2M2
Phone: 905-372-4301
Toll Free: 1-888-972-4301
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