Bi-weekly Garbage Collection
Garbage collection is bi-weekly, or every other week.
For the purpose of curbside pick-up, the Municipality is divided into 5 zones with pick-up occurring in one of the zones each day Monday through Friday. Each zone is further split in 2 for alternating garbage collection. On the collection calendar this is reflected as Garbage Week 1 and Garbage Week 2.
To determine what week your garbage will be picked up please refer to the collection schedule and calendar.
Step 1 - Find your collection day.
Step 2 - Find your garbage week.
Step 3 - Review the collection calendar for you schedule (colour coded).
For Example:
If your address lies within Monday Pick-up (Pink on the Collection Calendar) and Garbage Week 1, you would follow Week 1 of the collection calendar. Week 1 on the schedule you would put out your garbage, green bin and paper/fibre recycling. Week 2 on the schedule you would put out your green bin and plastics/container recycling. There would be NO garbage pick up.
Download the 2022 Solid Waste, Recycling & Organics Collection Guide here:
Other Reminders:
- Waste is to be placed close to the edge of the road between 7 p.m. the night before and 7 a.m. on the day of collection.
- During winter months,set your bins &/or bags on the cleared portion of your driveway and not on snowbanks.
- All solid waste placed curbside for collection (10-bag max.) must have a bag tag attached.
- Organics collection (green bin) is weekly. There is no bag tag required.
The cost of a bag tag is applied directly to the cost of collecting and disposing of solid waste. The more you take advantage of the green bin and recycle, the less solid waste you will produce, reducing your bag tag costs.
Residents are also able to take their solid waste to the Waste Transfer Station themselves. Waste must either be properly tagged with bag tags or material will be weighted and charged accordingly.
Solid Waste FAQ
How often is garbage collected?
- Garbage is collected bi-weekly. This is referred to in the collection calendar as Garbage Week 1 or Garbage Week 2.
- Recyclables are picked up on alternating weeks (fibre and paper one week, plastics/containers the next).
- Organics (green bin) is collected weekly (no bag tag required)
By participating in the Green Bin program and maximizing your recycling, you will reduce the amount of garbage you produce (and save money!). No bag tags are required for recycling or green bins.
How do I know when my garbage is collected?
Once you’ve determined your collection DAY, look on the collection zone (map) to determine your garbage week. It is referred to in the collection calendar as Garbage Week 1 or Garbage Week 2.
When and where to put your garbage
- Put garbage a maximum of 10 feet from the edge of the road any time after 7pm the day before and no later than 7am on your collection day.
Bag tags - cost and usage
- Bag tags are $2.75 each and are sold in packets of 8.
- Attach a bag tag to each solid waste bag put out for collection.
- If using a solid waste container, the bag tag must be attached to the first bag under the lid.
For residents who, for any financial or logistical reason, simply cannot obtain bag tags, the Knights of Columbus have offered to deliver bag tags. They can be reached at 613-258-3683.
Bag tags can be purchased at:
- Municipal Office (in person and online) 285 CR44
- B&H Your Community Grocer - 301 Rideau St.
- Canadian Tire - 311 Ryan's Well Dr.
- Giant Tiger - 2970 CR43
- Jonsson's Your Independent Grocer - 2600 CR43
- Kemptville Home Hardward - 301 Prescott St.
- MacEwan Gas Station - 2985 CR43
- Circle K Convenience Store - 421 Rideau St.
- Shopper's Drug Mart - 2727 CR43
- Mr. Mozzarella - 103 Prescott St.
- Paul's Bistro - 2110 CR20, Oxford Station
- My Local Markets (purchase online with order)
What do I do with my old bag tags?
Old bag tags can be reimbursed at the Municipal Centre (285 CR44, Kemptville). They do not expire, so even if you find old bag tags months later, you can still bring them in for refund. They can no longer be used.
Acceptable garbage containers
- Solid waste containers must not be larger than 127 litres (28 Imp. Gal.)
- Bags must not be larger than 127 litres (28 Imp. Gal.) and 30” x 36” in size.
- Maximum weight of containers or bags - 22 Kg or 50 lbs.
How many garbage bags can I put out at once?
How do I dispose of large items?
What company picks up the garbage, recycling and organics?
Emterra Environmental, the waste management contractor, is responsible for all aspects of North Grenville’s curbside program, including waste, recycling, and organics. If you have any questions or concerns regarding collection or missed collection, please contact Emterra Environmental directly at: 1-855-532-7555.
