Durham’s recycling program is now managed by Circular Materials, the administrator of the common collection system and a national not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Ontario. Click here to visit Circular Materials’ website.

Circular Materials Program

• Blue Box Recycling

Who do I call if my blue box collection is missed?

City of Pickering residents need to contact Miller Waste at 1.888.852.4723 or email area8@millerwaste.ca.

The Region of Durham is responsible for collection and disposal of residential waste in Pickering. This includes garbage, green bin, yard waste and large items. Visit www.durham.ca or download their app to find your pick up schedule, and seasonal collection dates. 

Follow the links below for more information on waste diversion, collection dates and disposal facilities. Note that most links will redirect to the Region of Durham website.

• Know Before You Throw 
• General Waste Information
• Residential Waste Collection Calendar
• Waste Management Facilities

NEW - The City of Pickering is pleased to offer its residents the opportunity to purchase new green bins. Curbside green bin and kitchen containers are now available for purchase at the front desk of the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex (1867 Valley Farm Road).

Exchanges for cracked and/or broken green bins can be swapped out free of charge only through the Region of Durham at their Waste Management Centre located at 4600 Garrard Road North in Whitby or annually at the City of Pickering’s spring compost giveaway. Please check out the Region of Durham’s website for up to date information and operating hours.

2024 Green Bin Pricing

Per unit pricing (HST included)

• Kitchen container for food waste - $4.00 each
• Curbside green bin - $19.00 each

*all sales are subject to a 3 percent charge to cover processing/transaction fees.

Waste Related Programs

The Region of Durham offers the following waste related programs:

• Agricultural Bale Wrap Recycling - view the Works Department fees and charges for Solid Waste Management
• Bulky White Polystyrene Recycling (free disposal)
• Bulky and Metal Goods
• Election Sign Recycling
• Food Waste Composting (Green Bin)
• Garbage Waste
• Household Hazardous Waste
• Multi Residential Recycling
• Plastic Bag Recycling
• Waste Electronics and Electrical Equipment
• Yard Waste Composting

Learn what the City of Pickering is doing to help promote a clean and safe environment for residents and visitors:

• Clean and Safe Community
• Eyes on the Street program
• Donations of Unwanted Items program

Visit the Region of Durham website or email the Works Department at waste@durham.ca for more information.