Garbage, Recycling and Waste

Your garbage and recycling should be placed at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day to help avoid missed collections.

• 2018 Garbage & Recycling Collection Maps and Schedule 
• Learn about recyclable materials that are accepted in your blue box 
• How to set our your curbside bin for collection

A user pay program is in effect and mandatory for all property owners. The most benefits are gained when a little effort is put forth. Those who produce the least waste pay the least! This is an excellent opportunity for you to reduce, reuse and recycle as much as you can.

Appoved Collection Fees

• 35 Gallon Garbage Bin (Small) - $85.00 per year
• 65 Gallon Garbage Bin (Medium) - $125.00 per year
• 95 Gallon Garbage Bin (Large) - $165.00 per year

New or replacement containers may be requested by property owners via Bluewater Recycling Association online. Property owners requiring a change in bin size should contact BRA at 1-800-265-9799 ext. 228.

Garbage and Recycling Bin Options 

To report a missed collection of garbage and/or recycling, please fill out the report a missed collection form or contact Bluewater Recycling Association at 1-800-265-9799, ext. 228.

In the case of disruptions such as inclement weather, you can also visit the Bluewater Recycling Association website collection status page for updates.

The Municipality of West Perth operates an all-in-one landfill and depot for the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) with competitive fees. The landfill accepts certain electronics, hazardous materials, leaf and yard waste for free. The landfill cannot accept waste from outside the Municipality limits as per the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change regulations.

Current Fee Schedule 

Location

125 Clarke Street, Mitchell

 Hours

Have you recently replaced a computer, phone or television? Drop-off all of your unwanted or obsolete electronic devices to be fully recycled at the landfill! The Municipality of West Perth is proud to offer safe, responsible disposal free of charge! 

For more information on the e-waste program please visit OES (Ontario Electionic Stewardship) for complete details. 

Common Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Items:

• Batteries (household, rechargeable, automotive)
• Energy efficient bulbs, fluorescent tubes/bulbs
• Fuels, antifreeze, brake fluid
• Hair dye, nail polish, nail polish remover
• Household cleaners, such as bleach, oven cleaners, drain cleaners
• Paints, varnish, solvents, caulking, glue
• Pharmaceuticals
• Propane tanks/cylinders
• Syringes (place in a rigid, puncture resistant container)
• Thermostats containing mercury
• Used motor oil and filters

Do not put hazardous materials in the garbage, down a drain or on the ground. 

The Municipality of West Perth offers a Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste (MHSW) Depot, conveniently located at the landfill site, where residents can dispose of their household hazardous materials safely and efficiently, free of charge.

For more information on the HSW program please visit Orange Drop for complete details.

A loose leaf collection service is provided to Mitchell Ward residents in the fall of each year.  

Please follow the guidelines below to help make sure everyone's leaves are collected:

• Know your collection dates and avoid raking leaves to the road too early
• Please make sure leaves do not contain branches or other debris. Leaves mixed with other waste will not be collected
• Remove all sports equipment, including basketball nets, parked vehicles and other obstructions from the road to allow city crews clear access to leaf piles
• Make sure loose leaves are not covering catch basins or in the ditches to prevent flooding
• Place leaves up to the edge of the curb or roadway in a loose pile so city equipment can reach them
• Avoid placing leaves on sidewalks and walkways
• Do not place garbage or recycling bins on top of loose-leaf piles

Leaf Disposal Alternatives

If you do not wish to use West Perth's loose leaf collection service or you live in an area that the service is not provided, other disposal options are possible:

• Mulch leaves to use in gardens, flowerbeds, or leave them on your yard
• Compost leaves in your backyard composter
• Deliver leaves to the West Perth Landfill for composting

Agricultural bale wrap is no longer accepted at the West Perth Landfill for recycling. Bale wrap can be recycled through Switch Energy Corp. who will come to your location to pick up the material. 

Tipping Fees will apply at the West Perth Landfill.

The Municipality of West Perth recommends the process of composting as a means of reducing household waste. Other benefits of composting include:

• Conservation of landfill space
• Money saved on collecting garbage
• Composting provides an excellent soil conditioner

Composters can be ordered at the West Perth Municipal Office. They are ordered from Bluewater Recycling Association and delivered to the Municipal Office for pickup.

For more information on composting and available products, visit the Bluewater Recycling Association website