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Garbage, recycling and collection in Cambridge
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Cambridge, Ontario: garbage, recycling and collection. Find local rules, practical steps, useful answers and official service links.
Key information
Cambridge directs household waste services to the Region of Waterloo. Use the new cart instructions for regular residential routes. Extra bags, yard waste and bulky items each have a different preparation rule.
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At a glance
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Who provides household waste information for Cambridge? | The city directs residents to the Region of Waterloo waste service. Use the address calendar to confirm eligibility and dates. |
| When does yard waste run? | It is seasonal, usually late March to early December, on the week opposite garbage collection. The address calendar gives exact dates. |
| What does an orange sticker mean? | The item is not bundled correctly. The region requires eligible wood, flooring, branches or carpet to be cut and tied to its size rules. |
Sources: Waste Collection Requirements | Region of Waterloo · Garbage & Recycling | City of Cambridge
Plan your next step
- Find your service
Check the address, building type and collector for the material.
- Sort and prepare
Use the local container, quantity, weight and set-out rules.
- Check the date
Use the address calendar and the correct reporting route if collection fails.
Collection, containers and dates
Who provides household waste information for Cambridge?
The city directs residents to the Region of Waterloo waste service. Use the address calendar to confirm eligibility and dates.
Can I keep using an old green bin instead of the new cart?
The current regional rules identify the old green bin as an incorrect container. Use the approved green cart for the new system.
How often are garbage and organics collected?
Garbage is every second week and green cart organics is weekly.
Sorting and special services
When does yard waste run?
It is seasonal, usually late March to early December, on the week opposite garbage collection. The address calendar gives exact dates.
Is there a yard waste quantity limit?
The regional requirements state no limit on correctly prepared yard containers, paper bags or bundles. Preparation and weight rules still apply.
Can extra garbage use a garbage can?
No. Extra garbage needs tagged bags beside the black cart, with the tag around the bag’s neck.
Problems, exceptions and help
What does an orange sticker mean?
The item is not bundled correctly. The region requires eligible wood, flooring, branches or carpet to be cut and tied to its size rules.
Can I put waste on a snowbank?
No. Place it at ground level, visible and accessible, without blocking the sidewalk or hiding it behind snow.
How can I reduce frozen green cart contents?
Start with a clean dry cart, place paper material at the bottom, drain food liquids and loosen liner bags before collection.
What should I leave when moving out?
Clean and leave the black and green carts at the address. They belong to the property, not the occupants.
Local service links
These are the service sources used for this Cambridge guide. Use their current forms, calendars and notices when completing a task.
Sources: Waste Collection Requirements | Region of Waterloo · Garbage & Recycling | City of Cambridge