Garbage and Recycling

Recycling collection is undergoing changes in Centre Hastings , please refer to the Blue Box Transition - Recycling page. 

Same as Recycling Pickup Schedule!

Tuesday: Madoc Village
Wednesday: South of the Village to Slab Street
Thursday: Slab Street and South

Garbage must be out for collection by 7:00 am on your pickup day.

Please Note: "Collection of recyclable and collectible household garbage will occur on all statutory holidays, with the exception of Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Any routes affected by Christmas Day and Boxing Day statutory holidays will be collected when regular service resumes the following week (By-Law 2023-16, S.4.0 g).”

Use of clear bags is mandatory – maximum of 2 clear bags per residential household. Blue "clear bags" are not accepted. The maximum weight per garbage bag needs to be no more than 40lb. Garbage bag tags are required as of July 1, 2023. Please visit our dedicated Bag Tags webpage for full details on the program.

Quinte Waste Solutions will announce the Hazardous Waste Mobile Events following their board meeting on January 27, 2025.

Hazardous and Electronic Waste Program list of accepted items.

Monday – Private Lanes

Garbage must be out for collection by 7:00 am on your pickup day.

Please Note: "Collection of recyclable and collectible household garbage will occur on all statutory holidays, with the exception of Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Any routes affected by Christmas Day and Boxing Day statutory holidays will be collected when regular service resumes the following week (By-Law 2023-16, S.4.0 g).”

These guidelines are being put in place as a precautionary measure to protect the health of collectors who handle thousands of receptables each week. Please protect your collector and take caution in handling your garbage.

1. Place used tissues and napkins securely in a garbage bag.
2. Wash your hands afterwards.
3. Used liners for food waste should be placed securely inside the garbage bag.
4. Do not place waste loosely in garbage containers
5. If you are sick – place ANY item that has come into contact with your mouth, nose or eyes into a secure garbage bag.
6. Bag all waste. Garbage bags must be tied tightly
7. If you visit the landfill site please remember to practice social distancing and where possible refrain from making payments using cash.