The City of Burlington and Halton Region provide services for garbage, recycling and yard waste collection.
Halton Waste Collection Schedule
View your waste collection calendar, sign up for weekly reminders and use the Put Waste in Its Place tool on the Halton Region's website.
View Halton Online Waste Collection Schedule
Halton Waste Disposal
The Halton Waste Management Site provides Burlington residents with waste disposal services.
View Halton Region - Waste Disposal
Residential Recycling Services
As of Jan. 1, 2026, Circular Materials Ontario manages the residential recycling program in Burlington. This change is part of Ontario’s recycling regulation program which shifts the cost and management of recycling from municipalities to the businesses that sell or supply packaging and paper products.
View Circular Materials Ontario Recycling program
Household hazardous waste
Learn how to safely dispose of household hazardous waste and what types of hazardous waste we accept.
Yard waste and leaf collection
Halton Region provides Burlington residents with yard waste collection every other week. Loose-leaf collection is done by the City in the fall.
Litter and clean ups
Learn how you can minimize littering and participate in community clean up events.
Waste initiatives
Explore our programs and waste initiatives to lower pressure on our regional landfill as well as waste prevention tips.