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

Garbage & recycling — Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Ontario: Waste Management (garbage, recycling, transfer stations)

In the Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen, Ontario, garbage & recycling rules are set by Waste Management (garbage, recycling, transfer stations), verified 2026-10-19. Fee: Bag tags: pack of 5 costs $6.00. Collection schedule: Residential garbage and Blue Box recycling every Thursday; industrial/commercial garbage every Monday and Thursday; I&C recycling every Thursday. Container or bag limit: Clear bags 30lbs or less; one privacy bag may be included in clear bag.

Waste Management (garbage, recycling, transfer stations) adopted bylaw

collection schedule	Residential garbage and Blue Box recycling every Thursday; industrial/commercial garbage every Monday and Thursday; I&C recycling every Thursday.	Waste Collection (Village Ward); Recycling Collection (Village Ward); Industrial and Commercial Collection
sorting required	yes	Recyclable material must be removed from garbage bags
container or bag limit	Clear bags 30lbs or less; one privacy bag may be included in clear bag.	Placing your materials curbside!
accepted or banned	Household hazardous waste does not belong in garbage or recycling; we do not accept sharps or medications at Household Hazardous Waste depots.	Household Hazardous Waste Program
fee	Bag tags: pack of 5 costs $6.00.	Bag Tags

scout note

rules page: Village Ward curbside garbage and blue box every Thursday, out by 7:00 a.m., bag tags required; clear bag program; leaf and yard collection dates; transfer station card and summer/winter hours. Peterborough County funds recycling contractor.