Garbage, Recycling & Landfill

Waste Management, in partnership with Township staff, will be hosting an Open House and Information Night at the Howick Community Centre on Monday, June 22, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

This drop-in event provides residents with a great opportunity to learn more about the upcoming changes to waste collection services in a relaxed, informal setting. Attendees will be able to view the collection carts in person, gain a better understanding of how the program will work, and speak directly with Waste Management representatives and Township staff. 

Whether you have specific questions, are looking for clarification, or simply want to be informed, this session is designed to ensure residents feel confident and prepared for the transition.

New waste and recycling carts will be delivered to all Howick residents between July 6 and July 25, 2026 as part of the upcoming collection program rollout.

Residential Properties:

You will receive both a waste cart and a recycling cart during this delivery period.

Industrial, Commercial & Institutional Properties:

These properties will receive waste carts only.

What to expect:

Deliveries will take place over several weeks—no need to be home

A contracted delivery company will be completing the drop-offs

You may see unmarked white delivery vans in your area during this time

Important Reminder:

Each cart is assigned to a specific property and will be coded accordingly. These carts must remain with the address, even if the property is sold or ownership changes.

Monday August 3, 2026 - West Side Collection

Mark your calendars! The first curbside collection using the new waste and recycling carts will take place on Monday, August 3, 2026.

This initial collection will be for West Side residents as part of the regular collection schedule.

This marks the official start of the new cart-based collection program—be sure to have your carts out and ready for pickup on your scheduled day!

We're wheelie excited!

Beginning August 3, 2026, Howick Township will transition to a new cart-based automated waste and recycling collection system. These changes are being implemented by our waste collection contractor, Waste Management, as part of updates to the collection program. Most residents will receive wheeled carts for garbage and recycling collection. Your collection schedule will remain the same. 

Transition Dates to Wheeled Carts for Automated Collection:

• West Side of Howick - August 3, 2026
• East Side of Howick - August 10, 2026

Key Changes:

• No more bag tags required
• Automated cart collection
• Improved recycling program with more accepted materials

Cart deliveries will be July 6 - 25, 2026

Each household will receive:

• 1 Garbage Cart: 64 gallons (green)
• 1 Recycling Cart: 95 gallons (blue)

Businesses, industrial, commercial and institutional properties will continue to be responsible for their own recycling, with the Recycling Depot at the Howick Landfill available as one option, with applicable Recycling Tipping Fees. 

For the latest updates and information about these changes, visit this page regularly.

There is no additional cost for the carts. This is a service that is being provided by the Township through the annual operating budgetm which includes the Waste Management contract. 

Alternatively, residents may bring waste or recycling to the Howick Landfill, where a minimum disposal fee of $10 will apply once the scale is operational.

We strongly encourage residents to make full use of the curbside collection service provided. The new cart system will help keep garbage and recycling securely contained, reducing issues with animals, wind, and scattered debris, while also supporting more efficient and consistent collection.

Howick Township provides bi-weekly curbside collection of household garbage. 
To ensure pickup, all materials must be properly sorted and at the curb by 7:00 a.m.

Waste is to be placed curbside in a clear/transparent garbage bag with a bag tag, Recycling may also be placed in a clear/transparent garbage bag, it does not need to be in a blue box and does not require a bag tag. 

If you need to report a missed pickup, please contact Waste Management's Call Centre directly at 1-800-561-1655.

Users of Howick Landfill site are required to place their garbage in clear/transparent disposal bags. This includes curbside pick-up. All contents must be visible to landfill staff and curbside collection employees, with the exception of one personal bag within the clear bag.

2026 Curbside Collection Schedule and Map

Clear garbage bags play an important role in improving waste management and protecting both the environment and collection staff. Using clear bags makes it easier to identify recyclable materials, which encourages proper sorting and increases recycling participation. This helps reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill and supports more sustainable waste practices.
Clear bags also help prevent hazardous materials—such as batteries or other prohibited items—from entering the regular waste stream. When these items are visible, they can be removed and disposed of safely, reducing potential environmental harm. 

From a safety standpoint, clear bags allow collection staff to see the contents before handling them. This visibility helps reduce the risk of injury from sharp objects, broken glass, or needles. While clear bags improve transparency, privacy is still respected. Residents may use small opaque privacy bags within their clear garbage bags to conceal sensitive or personal items.

Effective July 7, 2025 the Howick Landfill hours are:

• Monday (year-round) 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday - May 2 to October 31 - 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Saturday - November 1 - May 1 - 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
• Closed on Statutory Holidays, including Easter Monday and the Civic Holiday.

Landfill Location

45589 Harriston Rd (East of Fordwich Line on Hwy 87)                           
Telephone: (519) 335-3328