Waste Reduction Week 2022
The third week of October continues as Waste Reduction Week in Canada, upholding the tradition of focusing on last year's daily themes related to specific waste streams and the waste reduction component of a circular economy. The remainder of the month will focus on introducing the concept of circular economy and amplifying its broader social, environmental, and economic benefits. Visit our Waste Reduction Week webpage to learn more!
eNews
Platform that publishes current Solid Waste Services news, events and programme information. The subscription option will send a notice to your personal email so you can always stay updated.
Annual Reports
Annual reports provide an overview of the various activities, services, and tonnages managed by the Solid Waste Services Division.
Newsletters
Published biannually, newsletters provide timely information on various programmes and services offered by Solid Waste Services.
Radio Interviews
The Manager of Solid Waste Services is regularly interviewed on the Swap Talk segment on the local radio station 101 The Grand. Hear what he has to say about Wellington County’s Solid Waste Services.
Waste Calendars
Waste calendars include information about curbside collection schedules, including holiday changes.
We've gone digital! Rather than distributing a printed SWS Calendar, County of Wellington residents are encouraged to download the Recycle Coach waste app to view their personalized collection schedule. You can even set up collection reminders on your device, so you never miss a collection day!
If you cannot utilize the Recycle Coach waste app, don't worry! A copy of the collection schedule is available in the Solid Waste Fall Newsletter in the Wellington Advertiser. You can also download or print your collection schedule below.
Please use the table below to determine your collection day, and to see if you follow the Week A or the Week B schedule for your bi-weekly garbage collection. Then, make sure you download the correct schedule.
Week A Collection Days |
Week B Collection Days |
Tuesday A - Mapleton, Salem, Elora (North of Grand River) |
Tuesday B - Minto |
Wednesday A - Centre Wellington (West of Hwy 6), Elora (South of Grand River) |
Wednesday B - Centre Wellington (East of Hwy 6) |
Thursday A - Erin | Thursday B - Wellington North |
Friday A - Guelph/Eramosa | Friday B - Puslinch |
2023 Curbside Collection Schedule:
2023 Curbside Collection Schedule (Week A)
(updated January 04, 2023)
2023 Curbside Collection Schedule (Week B)