Free tool · Ottawa · Verified 9 August 2026
Who Actually Collects
Your Recycling?
On 1 January 2026 it stopped being the City. For some buildings it changed again, and two buildings on the same street can now have completely different arrangements. Answer two questions and find out which rules apply to yours.
Before you start
This is informational and reflects publicly available City of Ottawa and provincial programme information as at 9 August 2026. Waste rules change without much notice — that's rather the point of this tool. Confirm anything that matters with your property manager, the City, or Circular Materials.