When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the City of Quinte West, Ontario, garbage & recycling rules are set by Garbage Bag Tags (rules page) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-28. Fee: $3.25 per bag tag. Container or bag limit: Maximum four bags per week. Accepted or banned: Construction/demolition materials (drywall, concrete, wood scraps, sawdust) and large/bulky items are not accepted in curbside collection.
| container or bag limit | Maximum four bags per week | The maximum number of bags per week is four |
| fee | $3.25 per bag tag | The cost is $3.25 per bag tag |
rules page: Quinte West curbside garbage requires purchased bag tags; lists retail vendors and FAQ (tags fund about 60% of the $3.5M collection cost). Live site returns 403 to bots; opened via Wayback copy of 2026-10-10.
| sorting required | yes | Sort your recycling with Circular Materials’ sorting guide. |
| container or bag limit | Maximum four bags per week; each bag must not weigh over 40 lbs; containers no more than 17 gallons (77 litres) or 40 pounds. | Curbside collection rules |
| accepted or banned | Construction/demolition materials (drywall, concrete, wood scraps, sawdust) and large/bulky items are not accepted in curbside collection. | Curbside collection rules |
rules page: collection schedule and set-out rules (tag placement, no construction/demolition waste, no large bulky items, receptacles away from sidewalks), missed-collection contact 613-392-2841 ext 4912, 2026 holiday schedule. Wayback copy; live 403.