Garbage & Recycling

Waste Collection Schedule

City of Hamilton and HOWEA Finalize Agreement

Holiday Waste Collection Calendar

Your waste pickup will occur one day later than regularly scheduled if it falls on or after these holidays.

New Year’s Day
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Pickup for the week will occur one day later if your collection day falls on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.

Family Day
Monday, February 17, 2025
Pickup for the week will occur one day later than regularly scheduled.

Good Friday
Friday, April 18, 2025
Pickup will occur on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Easter Monday
Monday, April 21, 2025
No change to waste collection schedule.

Victoria Day
Monday, May 19, 2025
Pickup for the week will occur one day later than regularly scheduled.

Canada Day
Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Pickup for the week will occur one day later if your collection day falls on a Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.

Civic Holiday
Monday, August 4, 2025
Pickup for the week will occur one day later than regularly scheduled.

Labour Day
Monday, September 1, 2025
Pickup for the week will occur one day later than regularly scheduled.

Thanksgiving
Monday, October 13, 2025
Pickup for the week will occur one day later than regularly scheduled.

Christmas Day
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Pickup for the week will occur one day later if your collection day falls on Thursday, or Friday.

PDF Calendars - April 2025 to March 2026

Monday Pick up (PDF, 203.8 KB)Tuesday pick up (PDF, 190.16 KB)Wednesday pick up (PDF, 240.79 KB)Thursday pick up (PDF, 240.82 KB)Friday pick up (PDF, 242.51 KB)

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Date modified

July 16, 2025