The Township of Southwold provides municipal-wide curbside collection of garbage and recycling.
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Bag Tag Program |
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The Township recognizes there are times of the year, like spring cleaning or summer garage clean-out, when you may need to throw away a few extra bags of garbage. The bag tag program provides residents with an affordable option to dispose of extra waste. Bag tags are a cost of $2.50 each and are available for purchase at the Township office or the participating vendors listed below. We would like to emphasize that these tags are for extra bags, and residents are still permitted to dispose of 3 bags weekly in urban areas, and 6 bags bi-weekly in rural areas. Bag tags are to be affixed to the side of each excess bag, placed so they can be easily seen by collectors.
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*If waste is placed in containers, all waste must be fully within the container and not overhang any edges. |
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For missed garbage pick-ups or other garbage concerns, please submit a service request. |
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Hazardous Waste Collection |
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Hazardous Materials must be disposed of at an approved facility and will not be collected curbside. The Township of Southwold partners with the St. Thomas Community Recycling Centre. Residents of the Township are able to take waste materials to this facility that are not permitted to be put out for curbside collection. For location, hours of operation and accepted materials, please visit St. Thomas Community Recycling Centre. |
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Large Item Collection |
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We do not provide large item collection through the municipal curbside collection. The Township of Southwold partners with the St. Thomas Community Recycling Centre. Residents of the Township are able to take large items to this facility that are not permitted to be put out for curbside collection. For location, hours of operation and associated fees, please visit St. Thomas Community Recycling Centre. |
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Yard Waste Collection |
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The Township of Southwold does not accept yard waste through the municipal curbside collection. You can bring 5 bags/visit free to the St. Thomas Community Recycling Centre. |
There is no bi-weekly blue box limit, however, recyclables must be separated into two categories: containers and paper products. Please note: Recycling placed in plastic bags will not be accepted.
Recycling is collected every second week on your scheduled collection day.
Southwold’s blue box recycling program is now managed by Circular Materials – the administrator of the common collection system and a not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Ontario. Click here to visit Circular Materials’ website.
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Blue Box Separation |
Recycling makes a difference guide for blue box separation – it is better for the environment, it leaves space in landfills, it saves money, and it creates jobs. Below are a few tips to keep in mind when recycling:
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Recycling Bins |
At this time, the Township is unable to offer recycling bins. We are working toward provision to have recycling bins for purchase in the future. |
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Please direct any recycling collection issues to Waste Connections:
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Recycling App |
There’s a new app for recycling! Learn what materials go in your recycling bin, find your recycling schedule, receive service alerts and more. Download here: www.circularmaterials.ca/app. |
Composters are available for purchase at the Township office. Cost per composter is $25.00 (HST included).
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