Garbage and Recycling

The Region of Durham provides garbage, green bin and yard waste collection services in Clarington. The Region also collects leaf and yard waste, bulky items, metal items, electronic waste, porcelain and batteries.

If you have questions or concerns about your waste collection, please call the Region of Durham at 311 (within Regional limits) or 1-800-372-1102 or visit the Region's Waste Management website.

The recycling program is 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. 

For any recycling collection inquiries, please contact Circular Materials’ local recycling contractor Miller Waste Systems. 

They can be contacted for:

• New and replacement bins.
• Missed collections.
• Other recycling questions.

Miller Waste Systems
Email: area8@millerwaste.ca
Phone: 1-888-852-4723

When is my collection day?

Search the Region's online waste collection calendar to find your next collection day.

Where is the closest dump?

There are waste disposal sites in Oshawa, Port Perry and Brock. See the Region's website for hours of operation and waste disposal fees. Dispose of household hazardous at the Clarington Household Special Waste Depot, located at 1998 Bowmanville Avenue.

Know Before You Throw

Do you have an item you need to throw out but not sure where it goes? Search the Region of Durham's "Know Before You Throw" online tool to determine how to dispose of your items.

Garbage bag tags

If you are setting out more than four garbage bags, you must attach a garbage bag tag to each bag over the four-bag limit. Purchase garbage bag tags online through the Region of Durham's website or by calling 311 (within Regional limits) or 1-800-372-1102.