Recycling

When are the bins collected?

Check the 2011-12 Collection Calendar.

What goes in your blue box?

Most glass, metal and plastic, cartons and TC tetra paks go in your blue box. Find a complete list or use the Waste Explorer.

 Report an issue with blue box collection for your house to serviceottawa.ca.

What goes in your black box?

Most paper and cardboard goes in your black box. Find a complete list or use the Waste Explorer.

 Report an issue with black box collection for your house to serviceottawa.ca.

Get a blue or black box

New to Ottawa, have a missing or stolen box? Get a new one.

What happens to the items in your blue and black box?

Recycling keeps trash out of our landfills, and the items we use every day are re-used to make new stuff. Find out how recycling works.