Landfill & Recycling / curbside garbage collection (rules page)

North Stormont, Ontario · summary & facts

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![garbage truck](/sites/northstormont.ca/files/styles/16_5/public/2026-07/garbage_truck_banner_1920x500.jpg?itok=NtcTJfqb) # Landfill & Recycling ## Collection Schedule The Recycle Coach app allows Township residents to view their garbage and recycling schedule, tips on how to improve in-home waste management, view special collection dates, set personalized reminders, and more. To view your garbage and recycling schedule, simply click "My Schedule" below and input your address to view the calendar. You can also download the app and have the information at your fingertips wherever you are! Click the link below to access the app on either the App Store or on Google Play. > ## *Dates to Remember* **Household Hazardous Waste Days**: accepted from April to November each year. Download a copy of the Hazardous Waste Disposal Calendar **Spring Leaf & Yard Waste Collection**: Held from May 18-22, 2026 **Fall Leaf & Yard Waste Collection:** Held from November 2-6, 2026 **Holiday Tree Collection**: January 4-8, 2027 ## **Curbside garbage collection** The Township of North Stormont's waste collection contractor, Environmental 360 Solutions, provides weekly waste collection services to the residents of North Stormont. **For inquiries or to report a missed collection, please contact E360S at 613-936-6072.** * Residents may place a maximum of **two garbage bags** per week for collection, with a maximum weight of 22kg each. * If you need to dispose of additional garbage outside of your regular limit, a tag must be purchased from the Township for each additional garbage bag. Additional Garbage Bag Tags can be purchased for $3 each. Image ![2026 garbage collection guidelines](/sites/northstormont.ca/files/styles/medium/public/2026-06/2026%20GARBAGE%20COLLECTION%20GUIDELINES.png?itok=wnCcyY-P) * Exact collection times may change. **Please place all items at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your garbage collection day.** Only regular household garbage will be accepted. No large item pick up is available for curbside pickup. * + North Stormont Municipal Office, 57A Cockburn Street, Berwick + Jamieson Campbell (3465 Amelia Street, Monkland) + Barkley's Store (3290 Main Street, Avonmore) + Cornerstone Convenience Store (40 Front Street, Finch) + The Finch Market (17 Main Street, Finch) + The Old General Store (5 Queen Street, Crysler) + Home Hardware (67 Charles Street, Crysler) * Image ![a racoon digging through a garbage bag](/sites/northstormont.ca/files/styles/small/public/2026-06/racoon%20in%20garbage%20bag.png?itok=634USE7i) Litter that is created as a result of crows or small animals ripping garbage bags open is the responsibility of the owner to clean up. * GFL Environmental Inc. owns and operates a broad network of specially-designed non-hazardous waste landfills and processing facilities across North America. The Moose Creek Landfill is owned and operated by GFL Environmental Inc. and is located at: **17125 Lafleche Road, Moose Creek ON /** T. 613-538-2776 Landfills play a critical role in ensuring the responsible management of waste materials that cannot be recycled. When diversion of waste materials from landfills is not an option, GFL offers safe, fully-regulated disposal solutions through our licensed facilities. Our landfills operate in strict compliance with all applicable environmental regulations, to ensure the proper management of permitted non-hazardous municipal (MSW), industrial, construction and demolition (C&D), and special solid waste. The facility is open: Monday - Friday 7am - 5pm, and Saturdays 8am - 2pm. Closed Sundays and on all statutory holidays. For more information, visit the GFL Environmental Inc. - Moose Creek Landfill, website * Image ![A picture of a garbage truck in a landfill](/sites/northstormont.ca/files/styles/small/public/2026-06/gfl%20environmental_landfill%20equipment.png?itok=puFGRqm4) Each property owner of the Township of North Stormont is entitled to one Dump Pass per calendar year, which entitles them to one free tipping of up to 500 kg of waste at the GFL Moose Creek Landfill, located at 17125 Lafleche Road, Moose Creek. Dump Passes will be mailed out to residents with the final tax bills in July. Passes are valid from July 1st of the year they are mailed out, to the following June 31. If you did not receive your Dump Pass, one can be picked up at the Township office, or mailed on request. Note that: - The Township does not pay for tires or the removal of Freon. - The one free tipping only applies to dumps under 500 kg. - Anyone exceeding the 500 kg limit will pay the excess at the time of use, directly to GFL Environmental Inc. - Residents can go to the landfill as many times as they like, but after the use of their one free Dump Pass, applicable tipping fees will be charged. * As of Jan. 1, 2025, the Township of North Stormont is no longer responsible for recycling collection. The recycling program is now overseen by Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Ontario. Please place all items at the curb by 7 a.m. on your recycling collection day. **Collection hours are from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.** Please wait until after 7 p.m. to report a missed collection. Residents should contact Emterra for any recycling collection inquiries. They can be contacted for: - Missed collections - Replacement recycling bins - Other recycling questions **Emterra can be contacted by email at [email protected], or by telephone at 1-888-597-1541.** **You can learn more on their website at:** https://www.circularmaterials.ca/resident-communities/north-stormont/ ## Yard Waste The Township of North Stormont provides yard waste collection each spring and fall for residents within the village and hamlet limits of Avonmore, Berwick, Crysler, Finch, Monkland, Moose Creek, and Roxborough Gardens. Collection dates vary each year and will be announced in advance. A special Christmas tree collection is also provided each January. This service is intended for seasonal yard clean-up, including leaves, garden waste, and small branches bundled and tied in bundles no larger than 4 ft x 2 ft. Yard waste must be placed in paper yard waste bags or rigid reusable containers; plastic bags will not be collected. Pumpkins are accepted during the fall collection. Township crews make one pass through each community during each collection period. All materials must be placed at the curb by the advertised collection date and time, as crews will not return once collection has been completed. Residents who need to dispose of yard waste outside of the scheduled collection periods, or who live outside the collection area, may take yard waste to the GFL Moose Creek Landfill free of charge year-round. ## Household Hazardous Waste Disposal The Township of North Stormont has partnered with the Township of North Dundas and the City of Cornwall to provide Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal services for residents. Designated collection depots are available throughout the year on scheduled dates, allowing residents to safely dispose of household hazardous materials at no charge. Residents must present valid identification showing residency in North Stormont when using these services. **Accepted materials include:** household and automotive batteries, used motor oil, antifreeze, propane tanks (20 lb and smaller), aerosol cans, pool chemicals, paints, pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers, cleaning products, corrosives, solvents, fuels, stains, varnishes, adhesives, and other common household hazardous products. All materials must be brought in containers no larger than 20 litres (5 gallons). Paint must remain in its original container. Glass containers, including mason jars, will not be accepted. Please refer to the collection calendar below for depot locations, operating hours, and scheduled collection dates. Click here to download the Household Hazardous Waste Calendar Image ![hazardous waste infographic](/sites/northstormont.ca/files/2026-06/Hazardous%20Waste%20Collection%202026%20dates%20and%20accepted%20items.png) ##