Garbage Collection Information

A three bag or item limit is currently in effect in the Town of Newmarket every other week up to a total maximum of 6bags per pick up (3 untagged plus 3 tagged) .

The commercial bag limit is a maximum of 6 untagged garbage bags and 6 tagged every other week. 

Residents are required to purchase garbage bag tags, sold in a package of 5 for $12, to cover additional garbage bags placed out for pick-up.

                                              
Items Not Permitted In Garbage                         Waste Collection Bin Size Limits*

*Garbage must be placed in bags or containers that do not exceed 24" x 36" and do not weigh more than 50 pounds (22 kilograms). For items which exceed these limits, large item tags must be purchased from the Town of Newmarket. A charge of $12 per large item will apply.

Please ensure that your green bins, garbage and blue boxes are visible to the operator (not blocked by parked cars) or on top of snow banks.

Did you know?

• Garbage trucks have tanks that hold the liquid that escapes from garbage cans and bags. However, if the tank fills before the truck is finished its collection, the liquid spills onto the roadway. You can help by making sure that non-recyclable containers placed in garbage cans and bags are emptied of their liquid contents and that rainwater is emptied or kept out of garbage cans.

 If you have not received the calendar or you require more information, please contact the Customer Service Centre at 905-895-5193.

(**Please note** Some disposal fees posted in this guide have changed. If you have any questions regarding disposal fees please contact the Customer Service Centre at 905-895-5193)

Map it! Garbage & Recycling collection boundaries

Waste Bin Too Large?

In  Newmarket, only size specific waste bins/ cans are collected by our waste collector.

According to Newmarket Waste Collection Bylaw 2007-77

• Garbage cans must hold less than 98 litres.
• 0Weight of the garbage can including the contents must not exceed 22 kg (50 lbs).  
• Recycle bins are not to exceed 83 Litres (22 gallons) and the contents must not exceed 22 kg (50 lbs). 
  

Residents who set out their waste in oversized, non-bylaw compliant cans will receive a neon green sticker affixed to the can. As a result of this oversize bin, the waste will not be emptied.

Q: Why are oversize containers a problem?
A: SAFETY - Containers larger than 98 litres increase the risk of injury to collectors.  Such cans easily hold more than the allowed 22 kg (50 lbs), making it unsafe for collectors to handle.