2026 Waste Changes

Norfolk County is reminding residents that its new curbside waste collection program launches on Monday, September 28, 2026, bringing changes to garbage collection, a new organics program, and new collection schedules across the municipality.

Get the latest updates on the new waste program cart delivery. 

Review updates to the new waste program, including cart delivery schedules, cart repairs, and more. 

Due to a supplier delivery delay, some residents who requested a small grey garbage cart may only receive their green organics cart during the initial delivery. Read more

Norfolk County will begin delivering new garbage and organic waste carts to more than 30,000 properties starting Monday, August 24, 2026, as the municipality prepares to launch its new cart-based waste collection program on Monday, September 28, 2026.

In-person "Meet the Carts" display locations for Norfolk County’s new waste collection program have changed as of Thursday, May 14. Staff will continue to be available in person at one location each week. 

Norfolk County is hosting two Open House events to provide an overview of upcoming changes to curbside waste collection, which are scheduled to begin on September 28, 2026.

The Open House events will cover key elements of the new waste collection program, including cart options, waste exemption applications, and important timelines. County staff will be available to share information and answer questions from residents, farms, and businesses.

Norfolk County is now accepting waste exemption applications for eligible households only, including homes with three or more children in diapers, licensed home daycares, and residents who generate medical waste in the home. Approved exemptions will take effect as part of the new waste collection program launching September 28, 2026.

As Norfolk County prepares to launch a new curbside waste collection program in September, residents and businesses are invited to preview garbage and organics carts in person and determine the option that works best for their property.