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# Waste Collection Services
\*NEW\*
###### Curbside Collection Update: Recycling Now Managed by Circular Materials Ontario
Effective January 1, 2026, responsibility for residential recycling collection in the Town of Parry Sound has transitioned to the Province through Circular Materials Ontario. Circular Materials Ontario is responsible for the promotion of the new recycling program.
What you'll see at the curb: No changes to your set-out. Please continue to place garbage and recycling at the curb on your normal collection day by 7:00 a.m.
**Different trucks:** You may notice garbage and recycling being collected by different trucks. This is expected and part of the transition.
Please view Circular Material's expanded list of recycling items here.
For more information on the new program, please visit https://www.circularmaterials.ca/resident-provinces/ontario/
**Missed Recycling/Concerns:**
Emterra Group
[email protected]
1-888-597-1541
**Missed Garbage/Concerns:**
Town of Parry Sound Public Works Department
[email protected]
705-746-2101
#### Curbside Collection Information
The Town of Parry Sound provides the following collection services at the curb. Please click on each item for full details.
Garbage Collection
All residents and business owners in the Town of Parry Sound receive weekly curbside pick-up of garbage. Collection and disposal of garbage and other refuse is covered under bylaw **2008-5284** as amended.
Curbside Collection Schedule By Street
Residents and businesses not located in Downtown Business Association District must place waste curbside by **7:00am**
Businesses located in the **Downtown Business Area** only must place waste at curbside by **8:30am**
Waste is collected on statutory holidays except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day.
Garbage tags can be purchased at the Town of Parry Sound office (52 Seguin Street), Hillcrest Grocers (108 William Street) and at the MacFarlane Street Transfer Station (57 MacFarlane Street) interact only at the Transfer Station.
How Many Bags Am I Allowed?
* **SINGLE HOMES** are allowed **two (2) free bags** and the option to add an additional four (4) bags with prepaid garbage tags attached
* **APARTMENTS & ROOMING HOUSES** are allowed **one** **(1) free bag** with the option to add an additional bag with a prepaid garbage tag attached
* **BUSINESSES** are allowed **five (5) free bags** with the option to add three (3) additional bags with a prepaid garbage tag attached to each bag
Leaf Waste, Yard Waste & Pumpkin Collection
Place bagged leaf waste, yard waste, and pumpkins at curbside in November. Town staff will collect during the month of November.
Use paper yard waste bags only as other bags and containers will not be picked up.
There is no Spring leaf pickup.
Residents can also take yard waste to the Transfer Station free of charge.
Christmas Trees
Christmas trees will be picked up in January (please refer to the yearly **Collection Calendar** or call the office for specific pick-up dates).
Trees must be at curbside with **all decorations removed**.
#### General Waste Information
Annual Collection Calendar
Collection calendars are mailed out at the end of each year for the following year. 2026 collection calendars have been mailed out. If you do not receive a collection calendar in the mail, please contact the office at 705-746-2101. One calendar per household.
2026 Collection Calendar
Free Transfer Station Coupon
All Town of Parry Sound residents get one (1) free transfer station coupon every year. Use this coupon at the transfer station to get rid of items that need garbage tags. Coupon is included in the annual collection calendar. If you do not receive a collection calendar, please contact the Town office at 705-746-2101.
#### Transfer Station Information
The Transfer Station is located at 57 MacFarlane Street.
Get Directions
General Transfer Station Information
The Town of Parry Sound does not operate a public dump or landfill but there is a transfer station located at the end of MacFarlane Street. It is open to all Town of Parry Sound residents with valid proof. Some items need garbage tags.
Collection and disposal of garbage and other refuse is covered under By-law 2008-5284 as amended.
Please look at the transfer station hours before bringing your waste. The transfer station is open on Sundays from mid-April to mid-October.
Interested in challenging yourself to reduce your household waste? Try the Home Waste Audit!
Cardboard
Commercial cardboard must be brought to the transfer station by 2pm.
Electronic Waste Depot
Electronic waste is accepted at the transfer station for residents and businesses, and operates during transfer station hours. There is no charge to get rid of electronic waste
#### **Acceptable Items for Electronic Waste**
**Audio & Video Devices**
Amplifiers
Cameras
DVD & VCR players
Equalizers
Gaming Systems (Play Station, X-Box, Wii, etc.)
Projectors
Radios
Receivers
Stereos
Turners
Turntables
**Computers & Components**
Chargers
Copiers
Desktop computer
Handheld devices (Tablets, etc.)
Keyboard
Laptop
Modems
Mouse
Printers
Scanners
Speakers
Typewriters
**Phones**
Cell phones
Chargers
Cords
Fax machines
Pagers
Telephones
**Televisions**
Flat screens
Remote controls
Tube style
Appliances Containing Freon
\*\*Effective July 2, 2019 appliances containing freon will require 8 garbage tags per appliance. Garbage tags are $5 each and can be purchased at the Town office (52 Seguin St.), Hillcrest Grocers (108 William St.) and at the transfer station (interact only).
Single Use Batteries
Dispose of used single use batteries free of charge. These batteries will be recycled into new materials. What type of batteries are accepted?
***Rechargeable Batteries*** - commonly found in cordless power tools, cordless phones, laptops, cellphones, cameras, two way radios, biomedical equipment, etc.
***Single Use Batteries*** - batteries that are not reusable when they lose their charge and are commonly found in remote controls, car keyless entry remotes, watches, pacemakers, hearing aids, memory backup fire alarm devices, military electronics, toys, e-cigarettes etc.
***Cellphone Batteries***
Household Hazardous Waste
The transfer station accepts household hazardous waste year round from residents in the following townships:
* Archipelago
* Carling
* McDougall
* McKellar
* Parry Sound
* Seguin
* Whitestone
Rapid Antigen Tests - *Covid 19* Rapid Antigen Tests should be disposed of in regular residential garbage. Packaging and paper may be included with your residential fiber recycling.
Proof of residency is required. Commercial waste is not accepted. The depot is now open **year round** and is open the same hours as the transfer station. Please check the **transfer station hours** before bringing your household hazardous waste. Please see the list of **accepted hazardous waste**.
## **Reminder: We do not accept hazardous waste from commercial businesses, institutes, industries or any other establishment that is not considered a "residential household".**
Tires
Tires are no longer accepted at the MacFarlane Street Transfer Station. Tires are collected at no charge at multiple collector sites within the Town of Parry Sound. Please click **here** and enter your postal code to find a collector near you.
Archipelago Residents
### The Township of the Archipelago:
The Archipelago has a bin for their residents only to drop off recyclables or bagged household waste. Proof of residency is required.
**Summer Hours**
Mid-April to Mid-October
| Day | Time |
| --- | --- |
| Monday | 7:30am - 4:00pm |
| Tuesday | **CLOSED** |
| Wednesday | 7:30am - 4:00pm |
| Thursday | **CLOSED** |
| Friday | 7:30am - 4:00pm |
| Saturday | 7:30am - 4:00pm |
| Sunday | 12:00pm - 5:30pm |
Printable Transfer Station Hours PDF
Contact Us
**Town of Parry Sound**
52 Seguin Street
*Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM ET*
*Closed on statutory holidays*