Ottawa - Recycling & Garbage

Ottawa residents generate more than 310,000 tons of waste each year, much of it recyclable. Handling this waste safely and efficiently is the job of the City's Solid Waste Services branch. Through a variety of Reduce, Recycle and Reuse programs, the City has been able to keep 1/3 of its residential waste out of Ottawa landfills. The new Green Bin Program will double that amount, extending the life of the landfill by about 30 years.