| collection schedule | Garbage: bi-weekly per scheduled collection day; recyclable material: weekly for Yellow Bag Program; containerized garbage: weekly; curbside Monday to Friday. | s. 7(2); s. 7(6); s. 7(9); Schedule "C" |
| sorting required | yes | s. 9(8) |
| container or bag limit | Residential curbside: 3 garbage items per scheduled collection day; additional garbage requires yellow bag. Yellow Bag Program: 16 yellow bags bi-weekly; 2 fibre and 2 GMP carts weekly. | s. 10(1); s. 13(1); s. 14(2) |
| accepted or banned | Banned: hazardous waste, appliances, construction/demolition waste, tires, needles/sharps. Accepted: recyclables, organics, leaf/yard waste, bulky items. | Schedule "E"; Schedule "F"; Schedule "G"; Schedule "H"; Schedule "I" |
| fee | Annual residential garbage collection fee levied on municipal tax bill: $267.00 per curbside dwelling unit; $184.00 per multi-residential containerized unit; yellow bags $4.40 each (sold in pouches of 4 for $17.60). | Schedule "A" |
scout note
City of Ottawa consolidated solid waste by-law (amended by 2024-534, 2025-2, 2025-467, 2026-22, 2026-91 and others): collection of garbage, recycling and green bin, set-out rules, limits, prohibited items.