When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the Township of South Algonquin, Ontario, garbage & recycling rules are set by By-Law 16-517 Waste Management By-law (rescinds 14-454) and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-26. Fee: Tipping fees are as set out in the Schedule of Fees By-Law; no tipping fees for metal items and large waste. Container or bag limit: Garbage Bags should weigh no more than a total gross weight of forty 40 lbs. or 18.14 kg. per bag; over-limit bags will not be picked up. Accepted or banned: Banned: hazardous waste, animal carcasses, sewage, PCBs, motor vehicles, explosives, asbestos; scrap metal, appliances, brush, lumber, ashes, tires not curbside.
Garbage Bags should weigh no more than a total gross weight of forty 40 lbs. or 18.14 kg. per bag; over-limit bags will not be picked up.
s. 4.2
accepted or banned
Banned: hazardous waste, animal carcasses, sewage, PCBs, motor vehicles, explosives, asbestos; scrap metal, appliances, brush, lumber, ashes, tires not curbside.
s. 3.10; s. 4.4; s. 5.5; s. 5.8
fee
Tipping fees are as set out in the Schedule of Fees By-Law; no tipping fees for metal items and large waste.
s. 6.1; s. 3.6
scout note
Township of South Algonquin by-law establishing collection, removal and disposal of waste; garbage bag definition and rules, landfill site use. Passed Nov 3, 2016.
Waste Collection (rules page)
adopted bylaw
collection schedule
Weekly collection for household waste in most areas of the township; collection times anywhere from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on the scheduled day
"The Township of South Algonquin provides weekly collection for household waste in most areas of the township" and "Collection can be anywhere from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m."
sorting required
yes
Blue Box Recycling Program — "RECYCLE RIGHT: These items are acceptable in your recycling bin. Ensure all items are empty and clean" (material categories listed separately); construction/demolition fees table distinguishes "Sorted" vs "Unsorted" rates
container or bag limit
Waste must be in garbage bags weighing less than 18.14 kg or 40 lbs; bag tags required as of January 1st; approved removable containers permitted only if waste is inside a garbage bag
"Waste must be in garbage bags and weigh less than 18.14 kg or 40 lbs"; "Approved, removable containers are permitted, provided the waste is in a garbage bag"; heading "Bag Tags Required as of January 1st"
accepted or banned
Only household waste collected curbside; Blue Box accepts plastics, glass, cartons, metal, paper, cardboard; rejects Styrofoam, organics, hazardous waste, electronics
"Only household waste will be collected"; Blue Box Recycling Program — Acceptable Items and Unacceptable Items sections