Waste and Recycling

Retailers selling bag tags only

Eustace Pharmasave
36 Lake Dr. E.
905-722-7622

Retailers selling bag tags and large item tags

Five Corners General Store 
174 The Queensway S. 
905-476-5074

Georgina Civic Centre
26557 Civic Centre Rd.
905-476-4301 x. 3001

Georgina Public Library Keswick Branch
90 Wexford Dr.
905-476-5762

Keswick Variety
532 The Queensway S.
905-535-0651

Retailers selling bag tags only 

Jessie Convenience
118 The Queensway S.
905-989-0537

Daisy Mart
25 Metro Rd. S.
905-476-4888

Pinky's Variety
24164 Woodbine Ave. 
905-476-9723

Throughout the majority of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town waived the requirement for bag tags, allowing residents to place five bags/items every other week. Prior to the pandemic, the limit for Georgina residents was one bag/item every other week and bag tags had to be purchased for additional bags/items up to four for a total of five that could be placed out every other week. The Town recognizes many people are still working from home and there was a need to increase the amount of garbage every week to two bags/items. Residents are encouraged to recycle as much as possible as there is no limit on the amount of blue boxes or green bins that can be placed out every week. 

Bag tags will be sold at the Civic Centre and all branches of Georgina Public Library.

 Bag tags are now $2 each and will be sold in groups of five for $10. Large item tags can be purchased for $12 each.  

Yes, previously purchased bag tags remain valid and can be used after July 4. Only one is needed for each extra bag/item. 

All bags or containers set out for pick up by the waste collector must have a tag prominently displayed. If garbage is set out in a regular garbage container, please have tag secured to top bag inside container, not to the container.

Each garbage bag or garbage can be no more than 50 lbs. each.

Residents can place up to two bags or containers out for pick up every other week on regularly scheduled collection days. All garbage should be placed in a Town approved container or plastic bag. Disposable bags, or other waste containers, shall not exceed the size of 76 cm x 122 cm (30" x 48") for bags. Refuse cans/containers are to be reusable metal or plastic, no larger than 50 cm (20") in diameter and 90 cm (36") in height and have handles and a lid. All material must be bagged and tied.

The Town has introduced a $12 fee for large items such as furniture, mattresses, box springs, plastic lawn furniture, toilets and carpeting. Each large item will require its own tag and the maximum of five collectible items during the regular bi-weekly garbage collection schedule includes tagged large items.

The Town partnered with Diabetes Canada in 2021 for a textile diversion program to help support waste diversion. Residents can bring unwanted textiles (adult/children’s clothing, footwear, undergarments, towels, pillows and curtains) to the textile donation bins located at:

• Ice Palace (southwest corner), 90 Wexford Dr.
• Civic Centre (near T-ball diamonds)
• Sutton Arena (northeast corner)

White goods are large items such as refrigerators, stoves, washers and dryers, and dishwashers. A large item tag will be required for items placed out on your normal collection day. Tags are $12 each and can be purchased at the Civic Centre or at any Town library branch. Pick-up of metal items must be coordinated in advance. Call GFL Environmental at 1-866-421-5625 to arrange a pick-up (each item requires a large item tag prominently displayed) or bring the item to a CEC.  

There is no garbage or recycling collection on statutory holidays. During the weeks that there are holidays, the collection days will carry forward one day. For example:

Green bins, blue boxes and kitchen catchers are available for purchase at the Civic Centre for the following prices: 

• Green Bin: $25
• Blue Bin: $12
• Kitchen Catcher: $6

Bins are delivered directly to your address by GFL following purchase.

Broken green bins and blue boxes can be exchanged for new ones. Town-issued blue boxes and green bins will be replaced. Kitchen catchers are not replaced.

Residents can contact GFL and request a replacement bin be delivered directly to their home. Contact GFL at 1-866-421-5625 to arrange delivery.

• GFL Environmental - Municipal / Residential Services
• GFL Environmental Alerts