If you live in Winnipeg, knowing when garbage pickup happens makes life easier. This guide helps you find your collection day, explains what the city picks up, and shows when it makes sense to use a service like Mr. Garbage.
How Winnipeg Garbage Pickup Works
Curbside Cart Collection
Winnipeg uses a curbside cart system for garbage and recycling for most homes.
- Garbage and recyclables are collected weekly on your assigned day.
- You need to put your carts out by 7:00 a.m. on collection day.
- If you have a back lane, carts go there. If not, at the curb on the front street.
This is the standard setup for most single-family homes, small apartments, and small businesses.
How to Find Your Garbage Pickup Day
To check your garbage pickup schedule in Winnipeg:
- Use the official city tool: enter your street number and name to get your schedule.
- The same tool also shows recycling and yard-waste pickup days.
This tool is very handy when you move or if you forget your pickup day.
What the City Picks Up: Cart vs What They Don’t
What Goes in Curbside Carts
In your garbage cart: regular household waste. In the blue recycling cart: paper, cardboard, empty and rinsed containers made of glass, metal, or plastic.
Yard waste collection runs every two weeks during the season (spring to fall), on your normal collection day. Uses yard-waste bags, boxes, or suitable containers.
What Should Not Go in Carts
The city does not pick up:
- Hazardous waste, automotive fluids, paints, chemicals
- Electronics, large appliances, bulky or heavy renovation waste, City of Winnipeg
- Oversized items or loads that exceed cart capacity or block the automated collection arms, Mr. Garbage
Putting such items in your carts may result in skipped collection.
What Happens on Holidays or Missed Collections
Holiday & Schedule Changes
Garbage and recycling services don’t run on certain holidays. When that happens, pick-up is usually delayed by one day for the rest of the week. City of Winnipeg
If you’re unsure, you can always check the city’s online calendar to confirm. City of Winnipeg
Reporting Missed Pickups
If your cart was out before 7:00 a.m. and nothing got picked up by 6:00 p.m., you can report a missed collection to the city.
If you need removal quickly, for example, after a cleanup or renovation, a private waste service can help.
When Regular Garbage Pickup Isn’t Enough
Sometimes your waste is beyond what a cart can handle. Here are common scenarios:
- Renovation debris or construction waste
- Bulky furniture or appliances
- Yard cleanup after landscaping or tree trimming
- Large clean-outs or estate clear-outs
In those cases, you need more than the regular pickup system.
How Mr. Garbage Can Help
Bin Rentals and Junk Removal
Mr. Garbage offers bin rentals and junk removal services for homeowners. They take on jobs the city can’t handle: mixed renovation waste, bulky items, construction debris, and more.
They pick up, sort, and dispose of or recycle waste properly. This saves you time and avoids hassles with rejected loads.
Reliable Backup for Missed or Overflow Collections
If your garbage cart was skipped or if you simply create more waste than usual, Mr. Garbage fills the gap. They can clear out extra waste without you needing to re-arrange pickup days or juggle multiple trips.
This makes them a good complement to Winnipeg’s regular garbage pickup schedule.
Practical Tips to Make Winnipeg Garbage Pickup Work for You
- Always put your carts out by 7:00 a.m. on the day of pickup.
- Keep carts on even ground with clear access, no snow, no blocked driveways.
- Don’t mix hazardous items, electronics, or bulky waste with normal garbage. Use depots or private services.
- For yard waste: use approved containers or bags; follow the bi-weekly schedule.
- If you move, order new carts for your new address. Carts in Winnipeg are tagged per address. City of Winnipeg
Why Understanding the Schedule Matters
When you know your Winnipeg garbage pickup schedule and follow guidelines, you:
- Avoid missed pickups or rejected loads.
- Help recycling and waste streams stay clean, with less contamination, and better reuse.
- Save time and effort, no wasted trips to depots or clearing clutter after holiday weekends.
If your waste tends to be more than a regular cart can handle, renovation trash, or bulky waste, using a service like Mr. Garbage makes sense. It blends with the city system and fills in the gaps.
Conclusion
Staying on top of Winnipeg garbage pickup doesn’t have to be complicated. Use the city’s online tool to find your day. Put your carts out by 7 a.m. Make sure everything is sorted correctly.
If you have more waste than your cart can handle, big clean-outs, renovations, bulky items, or missed collection, Mr. Garbage offers a clear, reliable option. They handle pickup, sorting, and proper disposal or recycling.
Need a hand with waste beyond your weekly garbage collection? Contact Mr. Garbage, we’re ready to help you keep your home and neighbourhood clean.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How do I find my garbage pickup day in Winnipeg?
A1. Use the City of Winnipeg’s “Find Your Collection Day” tool online, enter your street number and name to see the schedule.
Q2. What items can I put in my Winnipeg garbage cart?
A2. Regular household waste only. Recyclables go in the blue recycling cart. Hazardous items, electronics, bulky waste, or renovation debris should not go in normal carts.
Q3. What happens if my cart isn’t picked up on collection day?
A3. If you put your cart out by 7 a.m. and it’s not emptied by evening, you can report a missed pickup through the city’s website or by calling 311.
Q4. Can I throw out bulky items or renovation waste during regular garbage pickup?
A4. No. Bulky items and renovation waste usually exceed cart capacity or are not accepted. Use depot options or a private removal service, such as Mr. Garbage, when needed.
Q5. When should I consider using Mr. Garbage instead of regular city pickup?
A5. When you have large clean-outs, renovation debris, bulky junk, renovation waste, or if the city collection was missed, and you need removal quickly.