Garbage and Recycling

Garbage Collection Information

• Clear Waste Disposal Bags only; see our FAQ for more information.
• Untagged garbage will not be collected.
• All residents/property owners shall be required to place garbage in clear garbage bags no larger than 26" x 36". Each clear garbage bag shall have an approved waste sticker securely and visibly attached to the top of the bag. Residents/property owners may place one opaque or solid coloured privacy bag no larger than 20" x 22" in the clear garbage bag that has an approved sticker. Residents/property owners may use a vermin proof container no larger than 18 imperial gallons. All garbage in vermim proof containers must be in clear bags. Each clear bag placed in the vermin proof container shall have an approved sticker. In certain situations or locations, the Town of Goderich may require the use of a vermim proof container by residents/property owners.
• Garbage bags shall weigh no more than 45 pounds (20kg).
• BOTH ENDS OF THE GARBAGE STICKER MUST BE VISIBLE.
• Blue box recyclables and compostable yard wastes are not acceptable as regular garbage.
• Large items (couches, mattresses or appliances) require 2 stickers. White goods (appliances) must be tagged 'freon free' and sofa beds must be tied!
• No electronic waste (Computers, Fax Machines, etc.)
• Recycling and Garbage must be curbside by 7:00 a.m. on your designated collection day to guarantee pick-up.
• The Town of Goderich accepts no responsibility for stickers lost or removed from garbage bags or containers.
• Household smoke detector safety and disposal

• Town Hall, 57 West Street (8 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily)
• Pioneer Gas Bar, 79 Victoria Street North (6 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily)
• Bluewater Cleaners, 38 West Street (7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Wednesday & 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday)
• Circle K (Mac's), 87 Victoria Street South (Open 24/7)
• Goderich Smoke & Video, 394 Huron Road (6 a.m. - 10 p.m. 7 days a week)
• Suncoast Variety & Video, 80 Suncoast Drive East (7 a.m. - 11 p.m. 7days a week)
• Mac's (Beckers), 50 Victoria Street North (Open 24/7)
• Food Basics, 397 Bayfield Road (9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday & 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday)
• Giant Tiger, 82 South Street (8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday & 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday)
• Canadian Tire Gas Bar, 35430A Huron Road (5:30 a.m.- 11 p.m. Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday & 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. Sunday)
• Shell, 137 Victoria St. N. (7:00 a.m. - 10 p.m. Monday - Saturday,  8 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.)

Items Banned from Curbside Garbage Collection

• Recyclables will be collected at curbside by the Bluewater Recycling Association.
• White goods (appliances) tagged 'freon free' with two stickers can be put out on garbage day to be picked up by town staff.
• Construction Materials will not be accepted.
• Hazardous Waste
• Electronic Waste (computers, TV's, Printers)
• Yard Waste
• Tires

Effective July 3, 2018, the Recycling Transfer Facility servicing the Municipality of Central Huron, the Municipality of Huron East and the Town of Goderich.  Hazardous waste will continue to be accepted from all municipalities in Huron County.

 37506 Huron Road, Clinton ON, N0M 1L0

Phone: 519-482-7668

Hours:

Open Tuesday-Saturday 8:00 am-1:00 pm

Closed Sunday, Monday and all Statutory Holidays 

  
Note: The last load of waste will be accepted 30 minutes prior to closing.

FEES

Tipping Fee                                                       $185.00 per metric tonne

Minimum Charge                                               $20.00 up to 100 kg

                                                                       $40.00 101 kg up to 200 kg

Shingles only loads                                            $140.00 per metric tonne

Drywall and clean wood product only loads          $140.00 per metric tonne

Freon Removal                                                  $35.00 + $20.00 (minimum charge)

Bulk Items (ie; mattress, box spring, sofas)        $20.00 each

E-waste, tires & hazardous waste                         free

GENERAL INFORMATION

The following recyclable materials will be accepted at the site and unloaded into designated areas:  white goods, shingles, clean wood products, steel, e-waste and tires.  Please note the following conditions:

• Curbside Collection is not accepted
• Mixed loads of waste materials must be sorted manually and unloaded into designated areas/bins
• Separate loads i.e. shingles or construction material, must be unloaded into designated bunkers.

Additional information is available by contacting Larry McCabe at the Town of Goderich Municipal office at (519) 524-8344.

"Wheelie" Bin Collection System

• At the curb place bin lid opening facing the street while the bin handle and wheels face the house. Please place bin at least 3ft away from other bins or obstacles.
• Remove from curb after collection
• All recyclable items must be placed in the bin with the lid completely closed
• Only clean acceptable (see below) materials
• Do not bag recyclables - except plastic bags and shredded paper
• Keep lid closed at all times - keep water out
• Absolutely NO Garbage - Abuse it and Lose it!
• Do not overload the container (max. load 220lbs or 100kg)

Inside your "Wheelie" Bin - Acceptable Items for Recycling

Polycoated Containers (milk & juice containers, tetra paks)

• Please rinse
• Place loose into Recycling Bin
• Do not flatten

Glass Bottles And Jars

• Please rinse
• Remove metal lids and place in bin

Aluminum & Steel Beverage & Food Containers

• Please rinse
• Place lids inside cans & pinch to trap the lid inside

Aerosol & Paint Cans

• Ensure that cans are empty and lids removed 
• Place metal lids loose in the recycling bin

Rigid Plastics and Tubs

• Clean containers with symbols 1 to 7 marked on the bottom
• No plastic lids smaller then 3"

Plastic Bags  

• Please remove cash register tapes
• Stuff into one bag

Newspapers and Inserts, Magazines & Phonebooks
Boxboard & Fine Paper

• Please remove all wrap, spouts & liners
• Flatten
• Please bag shredded paper

Corrugated Cardboard

• Please flatten