Starting in 2026, large items such as furniture, mattresses and other bulky household waste will no longer be automatically picked up when placed at the curb. Instead, residents will need to schedule a pick-up directly with GFL Environmental by calling 1-866-421-5625.

Pick-ups must be booked by Monday of your regular garbage collection week, and each household can place a maximum of five items at the curb. All items should be set out by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day.

This new scheduled approach is similar to the existing appliance collection program and aims to improve efficiency, reduce clutter at the curb, and provide a cleaner, more organized community.

Large (Bulky) Item Pickup (Until December 2025)

Bulky items like furniture, mattresses, and box springs can be placed at the curb on your regular garbage day. Please disassemble and bundle heavy items to make them manageable for collection.

Important: Items with glass (e.g. table tops, curio cabinets) must have the glass removed, as it’s not accepted at the curb. Large mirrors are also not accepted. These can be taken to select York Region Waste Depots (fees may apply).

Metal Items & Appliances

Appliances, barbecues (without propane tanks), hot water heaters, bikes, and other metal items require a booked collection.

To schedule a pickup, call GFL at 1-866-421-5625.
Unscheduled metal items will not be collected.