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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Burlington
Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.
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Burlington bulky pickup allows three items every other week on garbage day. Wrap mattresses, bundle wood and carpets, and book free metal or appliance pickup in advance through Halton Region.
Service type
Bulk items: every other week on garbage day by 7:00 a.m., not earlier than 5:00 p.m. the evening before. Metal and appliances: booked appointment required.
Limits
Fees: Curbside bulky collection is included in base service. Metal and appliance pickups are free by appointment. Halton Waste Management Site charges tipping fees for certain drop-offs.
Illegal dumping
Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.
Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.
What to put at the curb
- Accepted items
- Furniture, Mattresses and box springs wrapped and sealed in plastic, Carpet and underpadding bundled to 1.2 meters by 0.76 meters, Disassembled toilets, Wood items bundled to 1.2 meters by 0.76 meters, Windows or mirrors taped before set-out
- Not accepted
- Household hazardous waste, Tires and auto parts, Propane tanks, Construction and demolition debris, Concrete and bricks, Electronics
- Holiday shifts
- Holiday weeks may shift collection schedules; use the online waste collection tools to confirm.
Official service info
Source: Halton Region - Curbside Collection and Waste Sorting Guide
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Pickup request template
Appointment request email
Hello Public Works, I'd like to arrange a bulk trash pickup at my address in Burlington, Ontario. Your service is listed as "mixed" with this schedule: Bulk items: every other week on garbage day by 7:00 a.m., not earlier than 5:00 p.m. the evening before. Metal and appliances: booked appointment required.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses and box springs wrapped and sealed in plastic, Carpet and underpadding bundled to 1.2 meters by 0.76 meters, Disassembled toilets, Wood items bundled to 1.2 meters by 0.76 meters, Windows or mirrors taped before set-out. Not accepted: Household hazardous waste, Tires and auto parts, Propane tanks, Construction and demolition debris, Concrete and bricks, Electronics. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/canada/ontario/burlington
Frequently asked questions
Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.