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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Markham

Confirm when large items are collected, what needs an appointment, and how to prepare your pickup.

Markham, OntarioLocal timezone: America/Toronto

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Markham collects bulky items every other week on clear bag garbage day with a three-item limit. Book monthly appliance and metal pickups, follow size rules for wood and carpet, and check holiday shifts in the collection calendar.

Service type

mixed

Bulky items: every other week on clear bag garbage day; set out by 7:00 a.m. Appliances and large metal items: monthly by appointment.

Limits

Three bulky items per collection. Wood bundles and carpet rolls must be tied, under 1.2 meters long, and weigh less than 18 kilograms. Apartment and condo residents must work with property managers.

Fees: Bulky collection is included in service. Appliance pickup costs $18.50 per appliance starting January 2025. Large metal item pickup is free. Drop-off facilities may charge fees depending on materials.

Appointment or request

Request pickup online

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report through the City's online portal or call Access Markham. Contact York Region for dumping on regional roads.

Report abandoned piles or improper dumping immediately.

Always confirm with the latest official notices or municipal postings before making plans.

Place items on the curb no more than 24 hours in advance and separate metal or hazardous items as required by your municipality.

What to put at the curb

Accepted items
Sofas and couches, Chairs, Mattresses and box springs, Toilets with separated components for two-piece units, Bundled wood up to 1.2 meters long and 18 kilograms, Rolled carpet tied within size and weight limits
Not accepted
Large appliances set out without an appointment, Large metal items without an appointment, Construction or renovation materials, Electronics, Household hazardous waste, Propane tanks
Holiday shifts
If a statutory holiday falls between Tuesday and Friday, collection shifts one day later. Check the collection schedule for updates.

Official service info

Source: City of Markham - Furniture and Bulky Items

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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 Markham, Ontario. Your service is listed as "mixed" with this schedule: Bulky items: every other week on clear bag garbage day; set out by 7:00 a.m. Appliances and large metal items: monthly by appointment.. Accepted items: Sofas and couches, Chairs, Mattresses and box springs, Toilets with separated components for two-piece units, Bundled wood up to 1.2 meters long and 18 kilograms, Rolled carpet tied within size and weight limits. Not accepted: Large appliances set out without an appointment, Large metal items without an appointment, Construction or renovation materials, Electronics, Household hazardous waste, Propane tanks. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/canada/ontario/markham

Frequently asked questions

Answers are summarized from the city bylaw for quick reference. For the full context, follow the official links below.

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