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Bulk Trash & Large-Item Pickup in Windsor

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

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Windsor residents can schedule bulk furniture pickup through 311 for $12.50 per item. Book ahead, follow set-out rules, and use the Public Drop Off Depot for appliances, electronics, or hazardous materials.

Service type

appointment

Book through 311. Each collection zone has two dates per month. Set items at the curb (no alleys) after 7:00 p.m. the night before and before 6:00 a.m. on pickup day.

Limits

Maximum of two items per booking. Each item must weigh 200 pounds or less, measure no more than 1.2 meters wide and 2.4 meters long, and be manageable for a two-person crew. Payment is required by the Friday preceding pickup.

Fees: Bulk furniture pickup costs $12.50 per item (tax included). Drop-off alternatives are available at the EWSWA Public Drop Off Depot, with fees varying by material.

Appointment or request

Request pickup online

Submit requests before placing items curbside.

Illegal dumping

Report illegal dumping by calling 311 or Windsor Police Service non-emergency at 519-258-6111.

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
Mattresses and box springs, Couches, sofas, and sectionals, Sofa beds with mechanisms tied shut, Recliner chairs secured closed, Dressers and cabinets emptied with drawers removed, Kitchen tables, chairs, and non-metal desks, Bathroom vanities without porcelain components
Not accepted
Electronics or e-waste, Metal items, Bagged materials, Kitchen appliances such as refrigerators or stoves, Washers and dryers, Loose renovation debris, Glass or mirrors (set with regular garbage when boxed and labeled), Concrete, pallets, yard waste, or tires, Items with compressors or refrigerants, Liquids, hazardous waste, explosives, or medical waste
Holiday shifts
Collections adjust around City-observed statutory holidays. Drop-off depots close on Sundays and most holidays; confirm dates when booking appointments.

Official service info

Source: City of Windsor - Residential Bulk Furniture Collection

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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 Windsor, Ontario. Your service is listed as "appointment" with this schedule: Book through 311. Each collection zone has two dates per month. Set items at the curb (no alleys) after 7:00 p.m. the night before and before 6:00 a.m. on pickup day.. Accepted items: Mattresses and box springs, Couches, sofas, and sectionals, Sofa beds with mechanisms tied shut, Recliner chairs secured closed, Dressers and cabinets emptied with drawers removed, Kitchen tables, chairs, and non-metal desks, Bathroom vanities without porcelain components. Not accepted: Electronics or e-waste, Metal items, Bagged materials, Kitchen appliances such as refrigerators or stoves, Washers and dryers, Loose renovation debris, Glass or mirrors (set with regular garbage when boxed and labeled), Concrete, pallets, yard waste, or tires, Items with compressors or refrigerants, Liquids, hazardous waste, explosives, or medical waste. Please confirm the next available pickup window and any paperwork needed. Reference: https://www.cityrules.info/bulk-trash/canada/ontario/windsor

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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