Circular Materials, via their contractor, GFL now manages Thunder Bay’s curbside recycling program. This transition does not impact recycling collection frequency and accepted materials. GFL has introduced an automated recycling cart system for collecting residential curbside recycling. After July 1, 2024, blue bags may no longer be used for your recycling. Recycling carts, which have been delivered free to detached homes in Thunder Bay, are to be used for curbside recycling.
Questions? Learn more at circularmaterials.ca/thunderbay and thunderbay.ca/recycle
Check below for the garbage and recycling collection calendars for your area. You can also sign up for a reminder service to help you remember your collection days.
Garbage & recycling calendars, maps, reminders, Waste Wizard
Enter your address below to use ReCollect to see collection dates, set up reminders, or view/print your garbage & recycling calendar.
Use the Waste Wizard here or on the mobile app to learn "what waste items go where"!
Need assistance getting started? Call the City Dispatchers at 807-625-2195.
Printable garbage and recycling calendars
Printed calendars are delivered to households each Spring/Summer. You can also download a copy below.
Don't know your Area and Zone number?
It's easy to use the ReCollect service above to find out your Area and Zone. Just enter your address, and click the Area and Zone Information link to find your Area and Zone. Use that info to download a printable copy below!
- Area 1 Zone 1 (Printable .pdf)
- Area 1 Zone 2 (Printable .pdf)
- Area 2 Zone 1 (Printable .pdf)
- Area 2 Zone 2 (Printable .pdf)
- Area 3 Zone 1 (Printable .pdf)
- Area 3 Zone 2 (Printable .pdf)
- Area 4 Zone 1 (Printable .pdf)
- Area 4 Zone 2 (Printable .pdf)
Leaf & Yard Waste collection
In the spring and fall, the City provides leaf and yard waste collection on designated days.
Litter and waste reduction
We encourage everyone to help prevent litter in our City. We run waste reduction activities through the year.
Our Green Guide is a comprehensive household waste reduction handbook for residents in the City of Thunder Bay. The guide offers information about the City's landfill and recycling programs, "green" community groups, and what to do with hazardous waste and electronic waste. Our Green Guide also includes and A-to-Z listing of items and their safe disposal/donation options. New edition coming soon. For quick answers, try the Waste Wizard above!
Landfill site
The City operates the Solid Waste and Recycling Facility (Landfill) on Mapleward Road to help manage our waste.
Report a problem
Residents can report a problem online regarding garbage and recycling or litter.
Solid Waste Management Strategy
The Solid Waste Management Strategy was completed and presented to City Council in April 2014. The SWMS provides direction for optimizing current and future residential, and industrial, commercial, and institutional solid waste programs to best meet Thunder Bay's needs over the next 20 years.
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