When is the green bin collected?

City of Ottawa residents get their green bins and leaf and yard waste collected every week during the spring, summer and fall. In December, green bins will return to collection every other week.

Residents are reminded to put their green bin and recycling out with their garbage by 7 am for collection on their assigned pick-up day. Lock the lid to prevent animals and pests from getting into the bin. Leaf and yard waste can be used to top up the green bin. It can also be placed in a separate container such as an unused garbage can with the lid off to ensure that collection workers see the leaf and yard waste.

Please refer to the 2011-2012 Collection Calendar for your collection schedule.

In 2012 the City will be moving to weekly organics collection all year round.