The Town provides weekly curbside garbage and recycling collection. This contracted service is done by Glenview Iron and Metal. Collection occurs on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, depending on the collection zone that you live in. Use the Recycle Coach application below or view the Waste Collection Routes Map to determine your collection day.

Recycle Coach

You can download the Free Recycle Coach App on your mobile device through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

 

Environmental Initiatives 

Composting

The Town operates a Compost Site located at 3514 Highway 43 (east of Hillcrest Cemetery). The site is open:

  • Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. from May 11, 2024 to November 23, 2024
  • Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. from May 8, 2024 – June 26, 2024

Acceptable materials include leaves, grass clippings and brush. Leaves and grass clippings must be in brown paper bags and free from garbage. Branches no larger than 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter are acceptable. Feel free to take some compost material for your gardens when available.

Food and kitchen waste are not accepted at the Compost Site and are not currently managed through Town collection programs. Backyard composters are available for purchase at Town Hall for $45.00.

Construction waste

The Town does not collect construction waste and materials. The closest approved collection facility for construction waste is Glenview Iron and Metal (613-283-5230).

The REAL Deal Reuse Store accepts good quality drywall, lumber and other construction materials. Please contact REAL at 613-283-7999 before taking materials to them.

Electronic waste

The Town does not collect electronic waste. Electronic waste items can be recycled at the following facilities located in Smiths Falls:

Apollo Computers
3 Russell Street West
613-284-2446

Computer components and cellphones only.

REAL Deal Reuse Store
85 William Street West
https://www.realaction.ca/ 
613-283-7999

Monitors, TV's, desktop computers, laptops, printers, photocopiers, telephone answering machines, cellphones, audio/video devices, small appliances and camcorders.

Garbage

Residents can set out two complimentary garbage bags per week without garbage tags. Garbage must be set out by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Additional bags require one garbage tag per bag, and must be affixed to the bag. Garbage tags are $3.00 each and can be purchased at the Town Hall or at the Customer Service counter at Andress' Your Independent Grocer. (25 Ferrara Drive, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 5K6)

Hazardous waste

Hazardous waste must go to the Household Hazardous Waste Site. The waste site is located at 128 Patterson Crescent in Carleton Place. Please review the list of acceptable materials

The waste site opens for the season on the third Saturday of May and closes for the season on the first Saturday in September. Hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. – noon. This is a free service for all Smiths Falls residents. You must provide identification and proof of residency.


The Town Hall and the Smiths Falls Public Library accept household batteries.

Holiday tree collection

The Town offers a Christmas tree pick up after the holiday season. Please view the Municipal Calendar for dates. Set your tree at the backside of the curb or sidewalk on collection day. This collection is for real Christmas trees only. The Town will not pick up artificial Christmas trees or real Christmas trees with decorations still on the tree.

Collection may be delayed in the event of inclement weather.

Large items 

Large items require 2 garbage tags per item and must be set out by 7:00 a.m. on your regular scheduled collection day. Large items include furniture (not metal goods) and items that do not fit in a garbage bag. You can buy garbage tags for $3.00 each at the Town Hall or at the customer service counter at Andress' Your Independent Grocer.

Metal goods

The Town collects metal goods on the last Friday of each month. Metal goods must be set out by 7:00 a.m. on collection day. Metal goods include but are not limited to:

  • stove
  • fridge/freezer
  • washer/dryer
  • dishwasher

Fridges and freezers must have a Freon Free sticker. 

Please contact the Public Works and Utilities Department at 613-283-4124 ext. 3302 or erichardson@smithsfalls.ca to inform them of your items for pick up.

Paint disposal

Empty dry paint cans can go into your yellow recycling bin with the lid off. Partially used paint cans can go to Rona located at 136 Lombard Street. Please call Rona first at 613-283-4411 to confirm they can receive the unused paint. Alternatively, unused paint can be disposed of at the Household Hazardous Waste Site.

Recycling

The Town operates a two stream recycling system. Recycling collection alternates each week, with fibers being picked up one week and containers the next. Fibers (cardboard, newspaper, etc.) are to be placed at the curb in your blue box, and containers (plastic bottles, cans, etc.) are to be placed at the curb in your yellow/or black box. Recycling must be set out by 7:00 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.

Swap days

Swap Days are the second weekend of May and the second weekend of August. Swap days provide you with an opportunity to reduce waste by giving away items you no longer need or by going on a treasure hunt to find some new-to-you items.

Mark items in good condition as "FREE" and place them at the backside of the curb or sidewalk starting on Friday and leave them there until Sunday at noon. This allows community members ample time to browse. If there are no takers, please be sure to remove your items from the curb by Sunday at noon. By-law Enforcement will check for the removal of items after the Sunday deadline.

Tire disposal

Residents can contact local tire dealerships to determine if they recycle tires. Businesses that produce tires must provide collection sites across the province for the public.

Yard waste & brush collection

The Town collects brush, leaves and grass clippings (yard waste) twice a year. Collections take place the second week of May and the third week of November. All leaves and grass clippings (yard waste) must be placed in brown compostable paper bags and be free from any garbage. Brush must be neatly bundled with no branches larger than 4 inches (10 cm) in diameter.

Spring Pick-up 

May 6 - 10, 2024

Brush must be set at the backside of the curb or sidewalk by 7:00 a.m. on Monday, May 6, 2024. Bagged leaves and grass clippings will be picked up on Friday, May 10, 2024 only.

Fall Pick-Up

November 12 - 15, 2024

Brush must be set at the backside of the curb or sidewalk by 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 12, 2024. Bagged leaves and grass clippings will be picked up on Friday, November 15, 2024 only.

The Town also operates a Compost Site that you may take yard waste to during open hours.

Frequently asked questions

I just moved to Town. How do I get recycling boxes?

If you moved into an existing house, please check if they left recycling boxes behind. If no boxes were left at the house, or you moved into a new build, you may get a new blue (fibers) and yellow/black (plastics) box from the Town. Boxes are available for pick up at the Town Hall. There is no charge for new boxes.

What do I do if my garbage and/or recycling was missed?

Using the Recycle Coach application at the top of this page, select "Report a Problem" to inform the Town. You may also contact the Public Works and Utilities Department at 613-283-4124 ext. 3302 or erichardson@smithsfalls.ca. We remind residents that material must be at the curb no later than 7:00 a.m.

How many bags of garbage can I set out each week?

You can set out two complimentary garbage bags per week without garbage tags. Additional bags need one garbage tag per bag, and must be affixed to the bag. Garbage tags are $3.00 each and can be purchased at the Town Hall or at the Customer Service counter at Andress' Your Independent Grocer (25 Ferrara Drive, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 5K6).

Where can I find my collection schedule? Can I get a calendar?

Collection schedules can be found by viewing the Municipal Calendar, the Waste Collection Routes Map or using the Recycle Coach application located at the top of this page. Municipal Calendars are available for pick up at Town Hall. You can also download the Free Recycle Coach App on your phone through the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

What do I do with my leaf and yard waste?

You can take Leaf and yard waste to the Town's Compost Site during open hours. The Town also has spring and fall collection dates. View the Composting and Yard Waste Collection headings for more information.

Where can I take hazardous waste?

Hazardous waste must go to the Household Hazardous Waste Site located at 128 Patterson Crescent in Carleton Place. View the Household Hazardous Waste heading for more information.

What do I do with mattresses, desks, couches, etc.?

Furniture items that do not fit in a garbage bag are considered large items. Large items require 2 garbage tags per item and must be set out by 7:00 a.m. on your regular scheduled collection day. You can buy garbage tags for $3.00 each at the Town Hall or at the customer service counter at Andress' Your Independent Grocer.

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