Large Item Pickup

Large Item Pickup

From June 3 - 7, residents may place large items out with their regular carts for collection (2 item limit per household). Items more than 60 inches wide (5 feet) and 150 pounds (68 kg) will not be picked up.

Guidelines for collection:

• Please place large items out by 7 a.m. on your collection day, one metre away from your carts and blue bags.
• If the large item is an outdoor item or a toy, please tag it with a sign indicating "Large Item Pickup" so it is clearly marked for collection (e.g. bicycles, hockey nets).
• Service is for city curbside collection customers only.

Examples of accepted items:

• Mattresses
• Water heaters
• Furniture
• Doors
• Lawn mowers - must have oil and gas removed
• Electronics (items such as TVs and stereos are acceptable, residents are advised against leaving out items containing sensitive information such as computers and tablets)
• Appliances other than fridges and freezers. Fridges and freezers can be taken to the Waste Management Facility for proper disposal. A $26 fee applies.

Items that are NOT accepted:

• Automotive parts
• Household hazardous waste
• Construction waste
• Propane tanks
• Motors
• Sod and yard waste