Waste Management
Garbage and Recycling
Oxford County manages a leading Waste Management program, consistently reaching top rankings for waste diversion in its class among Ontario municipalities. We collect garbage and recycling from roughly 26,000 households across its six participating municipalities co-collected in the same truck.
What's New
2023 Annual Waste Management Reports |
The 2023 Annual Waste Management Reports are now available online. Oxford County’s waste management programs and facilities continue to operate in compliance with regulatory requirements. The County achieved an overall landfill waste diversion rate for residential and ICI (Industrial, Commercial and Institutional) waste of approximately 45% in 2023. The County’s municipal landfill has an estimated remaining service life of approximately 27 to 32 years.
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Tillsonburg curbside collection route adjustments |
The Wednesday curbside collection routes in the Town of Tillsonburg are changing starting Wednesday, April 17. The route changes mean some residents will notice their typical collection times changing as collection vehicles begin travelling through areas at different times of the day. Please ensure materials are at the curb by 7:00 a.m. to guarantee pick-up. |
Large Item Collection |
Oxford County’s Large Item Collection begins in Ingersoll on April 1, 2024. Please make sure to have your large item materials to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the Monday of your collection week to ensure pickup. This special waste collection program is offered each year in Blandford-Blenheim, East Zorra-Tavistock, Ingersoll, Norwich, South-West Oxford, Tillsonburg and Zorra:
Find a complete list of acceptable and unacceptable materials on the Large Item Collection page. Please remember to always use bag tags for regular household garbage, even during your Large Item Collection week. Regular household garbage is not part of Large Item Collection, and all bags and containers set at the curb require bag tags; regular garbage collection days do not change during your Large Item Collection week. Bag tags are not a requirement for your large items. |
2024 Tipping Fees |
2024 Tipping Fees at the Oxford County Waste Management FacilityTipping fees effective January 1, 2024* will increase to:
*in accordance with Oxford County Fees and Charges By-law No. 4889-2007 as amended
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The 2023-2024 Wasteline calendar will be delivered to homes starting in August. Check yours for our collection calendar, recycling info and more. |
Agricultural Plastics Diversion Pilot Program |
Oxford County is launching a new pilot program for agricultural plastics at the Oxford County Waste Management Facility (OCWMF). Local farmers can now dispose of agricultural plastics, including silage bags, bunker covers, bale wraps, fertilizer bags, and salt bags (black, blue, and white), for $50/tonne. All materials must be reasonably clean and free of contamination. Materials must be sorted according to type, packed in appropriate bags, and tied up. Loose and excessively dirty material will not be accepted and categorized as garbage. Unacceptable materials include net wrap and twine mesh. Learn more on the Special Recycling web page. |
Waste Management Annual Reports |
Oxford County is required to report on all waste management facilities and operations annually to the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. Reports are first tabled and approved by Oxford County Council. Read the full waste management reports on the About Waste Management web page. |
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Customer Service Issues
Let us know about your Waste Management service issue: your feedback helps us serve you better. If your concern is an emergency, please call 1-800-755-0394.