Garbage and Recycling

Garbage Collection Update - Effective July 1, 2023

The Township of Southwold provides municipal-wide curbside collection of garbage and recycling. View our Route Map to see which day your garbage and recycling is collected. There is a three (3) garbage bag limit for residences and businesses per week. Recycling collection is unlimited.

Garbage and recycling

Garbage and recycling are collected on alternating weeks. View the 2023 Garbage and Recycling Collection Calendar to see what the collection schedule is. You can pick up a paper copy of the collection schedule and route map at the Township office. We are located at 35663 Fingal Line in Fingal.

Please have your garbage or recycling out at the road by 7:00 AM on the designated day.

For missed pick-ups or other concerns, please submit a service request.

Blue box separation

There is no bi-weekly blue box limit, however, recyclables must be separated into two categories: containers and paper products. The Township offers blue bins for purchase, and the cost is $13.00 (HST included).

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.

Composters

Composters are available for purchase at the Township office. Cost per composter is $25.00 (HST included). 

St. Thomas Community Recycling Centre

We do not accept hazardous waste 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 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.