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Garbage, recycling and collection in Ajax
Ajax, Ontario, Canada
Ajax, Ontario: garbage, recycling and collection. Find local rules, practical steps, useful answers and official service links.
Key information
Ajax uses Durham Region for garbage, green bins and yard waste. Recycling is handled through Circular Materials and Miller Waste. New and broken bins have different service routes, and the town’s listed tag prices should be checked at purchase.
On this page
At a glance
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Who handles garbage collection in Ajax? | Durham Region provides garbage, green bin and yard waste collection. It also lists bulky, metal, electronic, porcelain and battery services. |
| What is the untagged garbage limit? | The town says a tag is needed on every bag above the four-bag limit for the designated collection day. |
| Is there a new-resident bin service? | Durham Region can supply a curbside green bin, kitchen container and sample liners to new residents. Contact waste@durham.ca or the region’s phone service. |
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
Who handles garbage collection in Ajax?
Durham Region provides garbage, green bin and yard waste collection. It also lists bulky, metal, electronic, porcelain and battery services.
Who should I contact about recycling?
Use Miller Waste Systems, the local Circular Materials contractor, at 1-888-852-4723 or area8@millerwaste.ca.
Who answers other waste collection questions?
Call Durham Region at 311 within regional limits or 1-800-372-1102.
Sorting and special services
What is the untagged garbage limit?
The town says a tag is needed on every bag above the four-bag limit for the designated collection day.
Where can I find garbage bag tags?
Ajax sells them at named town facilities. Its page lists $3 each or $15 for five; check the current purchase price.
Can I exchange a broken green bin at an Ajax sales counter?
No. The town sells new bins but directs cracked or broken bin exchanges to Durham Region at 4600 Garrard Road, Whitby.
Problems, exceptions and help
Is there a new-resident bin service?
Durham Region can supply a curbside green bin, kitchen container and sample liners to new residents. Contact waste@durham.ca or the region’s phone service.
How do I find collection dates?
Use the online waste calendar or pick up a calendar at a participating town facility.
Are there dog waste recycling containers in Ajax parks?
The town lists 16 in-ground containers across its three wards. Use its location map to find a designated container.
Where does that designated dog waste go?
The town says the collected material goes to an anaerobic digestion facility to be converted into energy. This is a specific park-container service.
Local service links
These are the service sources used for this Ajax guide. Use their current forms, calendars and notices when completing a task.