Ontario Recycling Guide & 2026 Calendar
Single-stream recycling pickup is listed for Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Item-specific answers appear below.
Ontario recycling calendar 2026
Regular collection days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Check the current holiday delay notice for changes to regular pickup.
A verified 2026 recycling calendar has not been provided. Get the official calendar and confirm your route.
Accepted & prohibited recycling
Accepted items
- Cardboard and Paperboard Packaging
- Newspapers, Mail, and Magazines
- Glass Food and Beverage Containers
- Metal and Aluminum Cans
- Plastic Containers #1 through #7
Prohibited items
- Plastic Grocery Bags and Shrink Wrap
- Styrofoam Foam Containers
- Hazardous Household Waste
- Electronic Devices
Can you recycle these items in Ontario?
Can you recycle cardboard in Ontario?
Not verifiedThis item’s local curbside acceptance and preparation requirements are not verified. Confirm with the official sanitation office.
Can you recycle pizza boxes in Ontario?
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Can you recycle plastic #1 in Ontario?
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Can you recycle plastic #2 in Ontario?
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Can you recycle plastic #3 in Ontario?
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Can you recycle plastic #4 in Ontario?
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Can you recycle plastic #5 in Ontario?
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Can you recycle plastic #6 in Ontario?
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Can you recycle plastic #7 in Ontario?
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Can you recycle glass in Ontario?
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Can you recycle aluminum in Ontario?
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Can you recycle shredded paper in Ontario?
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DPW & sanitation contact
City of Ontario Public Works Integrated Waste Department · municipal dpw
Phone: 909-395-2050
1425 South Bon View AvenueOntario, CA 91761
These collection rules cover Zone Municipal Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
Trash & recycling questions
What days is trash collected in Ontario, CA?
Listed trash collection days are Monday and Tuesday and Wednesday and Thursday and Friday. Set containers out Place collection containers curbside by 6 a.m. on your designated service day.. These rules apply to Zone Municipal Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
Is garbage pickup delayed for holidays in Ontario?
As of 2026-09-24: No observed holidays this week. Collections follow the regular schedule. A listed holiday shifts that day and the remaining collection days in its service week by one day. Observed holidays: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day. These rules apply to Zone Municipal Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
How do I schedule bulk trash pickup in Ontario?
Ontario single-family residents may schedule up to four bulky item appointments per calendar year with up to five items per appointment The listed limit is 5 items per pickup. Advance notice is required. Contact sanitation at 909-395-2050 to confirm eligibility and arrange service. These rules apply to Zone Municipal Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).
What items are accepted for recycling in Ontario?
The listed accepted materials are Cardboard and Paperboard Packaging, Newspapers, Mail, and Magazines, Glass Food and Beverage Containers, Metal and Aluminum Cans, Plastic Containers #1 through #7. Keep these listed prohibited items out: Plastic Grocery Bags and Shrink Wrap, Styrofoam Foam Containers, Hazardous Household Waste, Electronic Devices. Confirm item-specific preparation rules with the official sanitation office. These rules apply to Zone Municipal Residential Collection Routes (Monday through Friday).