Managing household waste in London, Ontario, can be straightforward if you follow the city’s garbage collection rules. But what happens when you have too much waste, oversized items, or materials that the city won’t take? That’s where Get R Gone Junk Removal steps in to help.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through what the City of London will collect, what needs to be recycled, and what to do if you’ve got too much trash or items that aren’t accepted at the curb. We’ll also provide useful links so you can stay on top of your garbage schedule.
What Does London, Ontario’s Garbage Collection Service Accept?
The City of London provides curbside garbage pickup for residential properties. However, there are strict guidelines that determine what can be placed out for collection:
✅ Regular household waste – Non-recyclable materials and everyday trash in securely tied garbage bags.
✅ Garbage bag limits – Each household is allowed three bags per collection (additional bags require a garbage tag).
✅ Grass clippings and yard waste – Picked up separately during specific collection weeks.
⛔ What’s NOT accepted at the curb:
- Large furniture (couches, dressers, mattresses)
- Appliances (fridges, stoves, dishwashers)
- Electronics (TVs, computers, printers)
- Metal items and construction materials
- Hazardous waste (paint, chemicals, batteries)
For those items, you’ll need an alternative solution—like Get R Gone Junk Removal!
Recycling in London, Ontario
The city offers a blue box program for recyclables, with strict sorting requirements:
🔵 Accepted in Blue Boxes:
- Plastic bottles and containers (#1-7 plastics)
- Aluminum and tin cans
- Glass bottles and jars
- Newspaper, magazines, cardboard, and boxboard
⛔ NOT Recyclable in Blue Boxes:
- Plastic bags, styrofoam, and coffee cups
- Food waste or greasy pizza boxes
- Batteries, lightbulbs, and electronics
- Large metal items
- Plastic furniture
If you’re unsure about whether an item is recyclable, check the City of London’s Recycling Guide here.
How to Find Your Garbage Collection Schedule
The City of London provides an interactive garbage collection calendar, which lets you enter your address to find your specific pickup days for garbage, recycling, and yard waste. You can also sign up for reminders so you never miss a pickup again.
👉 Check your collection schedule here: City of London Garbage Schedule
When the City Won’t Pick It Up – Call Get R Gone!
Sometimes, city garbage collection just isn’t enough—whether you’ve got too much waste, oversized items, or materials the city won’t accept. That’s where Get R Gone Junk Removal comes in.
✅ Furniture & Mattress Removal – The city won’t pick up bulky furniture, but we do! Couches, tables, chairs, dressers, and more.
✅ Appliance & Metal Disposal – Fridges, washers, dryers, scrap metal—we take it all.
✅ Student Housing Clear-Outs – Got a house full of piled-up garbage after missing collection day? We specialize in student home cleanups to remove all that smelly trash before it attracts pests.
✅ Construction Debris & Renovation Waste – Drywall, wood, insulation—don’t let it pile up! We’ll haul it away for you.
✅ Estate & Hoarding Cleanouts – When large-scale cleanups are needed, we handle the heavy lifting.
No more waiting for city pickup—just call Get R Gone, and we’ll get rid of it FAST!
📞 Book a pickup today or call (519) 719-5315
Did You Know?
💡 Londoners produce around 27,000 tons of waste annually—but only 45% of it gets recycled properly! (Source: City of London Waste Management).
That means a significant portion of recyclable materials ends up in landfills—a good reason to sort your waste properly and use junk removal services for proper disposal.
What Londoners Are Saying About Get R Gone
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Amazing service! We had so much junk left after moving out of student housing, and Get R Gone cleared it out in no time. Highly recommend!” – Emma T., London, ON
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Fast and professional! The city wouldn’t take my old fridge, but Get R Gone picked it up the same day. Super easy process.” – Jason M., London, ON
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Need a Junk Pickup? Call Get R Gone!
When your waste exceeds what the city will take, Get R Gone is your best option for fast, hassle-free junk removal. Whether it’s bulk garbage, furniture, appliances, or a student house disaster, we’ve got you covered.
📍 Serving London, St. Thomas, and surrounding areas
📞 Call us today: (519) 719-5315
💻 Visit us online: www.getrgone.ca
🚛 We make garbage removal easy—so you don’t have to deal with it!
