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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Ottawa

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

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In Ottawa, large items like furniture and mattresses are collected curbside on garbage day without an appointment and count toward the city's three-item limit. Appliances are not collected and must be taken to appropriate drop-offs. Check the collection calendar for holiday changes and report illegal dumping via 3-1-1.

Service type

mixed

Set out by 7:00 a.m. on your regular garbage day; bi-weekly garbage. Bulky items count toward the 3-item limit.

Limits

Maximum 3 items per collection (includes bulky). Each container <=140 L and <=15 kg. Place items curbside by 7 a.m.

Fees: Curbside included in base service; drop-off fees apply at Trail Waste Facility by material or weight.

Appointment or request

Request pickup online

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

https://ottawa.ca/en/3-1-1/report-or-request/garbage-and-recycling/report-illegal-dumping

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
Furniture, Mattresses / box springs, Toilets and sinks (dismantled)
Not accepted
Appliances (any type), Tires, Paint and household hazardous waste
Holiday shifts
No collection on certain statutory holidays; collections shift to the next business day. Confirm via the city calendar.

Official service info

Source: City of Ottawa - Garbage (curbside) & Large/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 Ottawa, Ontario. Your service is listed as "mixed" with this schedule: Set out by 7:00 a.m. on your regular garbage day; bi-weekly garbage. Bulky items count toward the 3-item limit.. Accepted items: Furniture, Mattresses / box springs, Toilets and sinks (dismantled). Not accepted: Appliances (any type), Tires, Paint and household hazardous waste. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/canada/ontario/ottawa

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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