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Garbage, recycling and collection in Milton
Milton, Ontario, Canada
Milton, Ontario: garbage, recycling and collection. Find local rules, practical steps, useful answers and official service links.
Key information
Milton residents use Halton’s household waste services and the Halton Waste Management Site. Separate everyday collection from diaper tags, healthcare tags and appliance appointments. Each has its own packaging and request rules.
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At a glance
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Where is the Halton Waste Management Site? | The regional guide lists 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton, including green cart and kitchen catcher pickup or exchange services. |
| Who supplies replacement blue boxes now? | Miller Waste for Circular Materials. Call 1-855-752-4020 or email area14@millerwaste.ca; Halton no longer distributes blue boxes. |
| What is the diaper tag program? | Eligible households with young children can request up to 40 free tags per year. Diapers use clear bags with the tag visible. |
Sources: Halton - Curbside Collection and Waste Sorting Guide
Plan your next step
- Find your service
Check the address, building type and collector for the material.
- Sort and prepare
Use the local container, quantity, weight and set-out rules.
- Check the date
Use the address calendar and the correct reporting route if collection fails.
Collection, containers and dates
Where is the Halton Waste Management Site?
The regional guide lists 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton, including green cart and kitchen catcher pickup or exchange services.
Source: Halton - Curbside Collection and Waste Sorting Guide
Can new residents obtain a green cart free?
Yes. Halton offers a green cart and kitchen catcher to new residents who lack them. Call 311 to confirm availability before visiting.
Source: Halton - Curbside Collection and Waste Sorting Guide
What should I do with a broken green cart?
Halton offers an exchange for a new one and recycles the broken cart. Confirm availability through 311.
Source: Halton - Curbside Collection and Waste Sorting Guide
Sorting and special services
Who supplies replacement blue boxes now?
Miller Waste for Circular Materials. Call 1-855-752-4020 or email area14@millerwaste.ca; Halton no longer distributes blue boxes.
Source: Halton - Curbside Collection and Waste Sorting Guide
How often are garbage and green carts collected?
Garbage is every other week and green carts weekly. Use the address calendar for the pickup dates.
Source: Halton - Curbside Collection and Waste Sorting Guide
How much do extra garbage tags cost?
The regional guide lists five for $10, with no expiry. Up to three tagged bags can be added to the normal allowance.
Source: Halton - Curbside Collection and Waste Sorting Guide
Problems, exceptions and help
What is the diaper tag program?
Eligible households with young children can request up to 40 free tags per year. Diapers use clear bags with the tag visible.
Source: Halton - Curbside Collection and Waste Sorting Guide
How do healthcare tags differ?
The guide permits black bags for qualifying medical-condition waste, with the healthcare tag visible. Up to 40 free tags yearly are listed.
Source: Halton - Curbside Collection and Waste Sorting Guide
Can I set a refrigerator out without booking?
No. Metal and appliances require an appointment. Remove doors and follow the safety and set-out instructions for the booked item.
Source: Halton - Curbside Collection and Waste Sorting Guide
Can loose yard waste go in a blue box?
No. Use accepted paper yard bags or a labelled, open rigid container. Blue boxes, green carts and plastic bags are not yard waste containers.
Source: Halton - Curbside Collection and Waste Sorting Guide
Local service links
These are the service sources used for this Milton guide. Use their current forms, calendars and notices when completing a task.
Sources: Halton - Curbside Collection and Waste Sorting Guide