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City of Sarnia

Waste: garbage, recycling, compost

The City of Sarnia and its contractors offer a variety of waste disposal services including garbage collection, special collections, recycling and more.

Collection Schedule

Find your collection day and access our collection schedule.

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Special Collections

Learn more about yard waste, brush, Christmas Trees, large items, electronics, and hazardous materials.

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Garbage

Learn more about curbside garbage collection.

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Recycle

Learn more about bi-weekly recycle collection in Sarnia, including guidelines for recyclable items.

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Compost Site

The Compost Site offers residents the ability to drop off yard waste and brush free of charge. Yard materials such as wood chips, mulch, and compost are also available for purchase.

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Waste Master Plan

Learn more about our Waste Master Plan, including timelines for the potential implementation of a Green Bin Organics Collection Program.

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What are you disposing of?

Follow the links below for more information based on what you are looking to dispose of:

  • Garbage
  • Food waste
  • Recycle – cans, plastics, etc.
  • Yard waste such as leaves and grass clippings
  • Brush
  • Christmas Trees
  • Large items such as furniture
  • Electronics such as TVs and computers
  • Batteries
  • Household hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, fluorescent bulbs, medications, propane cylinders, cleaning chemicals)
City of Sarnia

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Contact the City

Phone

519-332-0330

Toll Free

1-877-472-7642

Address

255 Christina Street North, Sarnia, Ontario, N7T 7N2

Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

Email

customerservice@sarnia.ca

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