Urban and settlement areas receive collections every week, while residents in rural areas may only receice collection bi-weekly.
Detailed information is available at the blue box collection schedules site.
Cart recycling collection is offered to over 1,400 apartment and townhouse buildings in Waterloo Region. Go to cart recycling instructions for details on sorting these materials for recycling. Go to what to recycle for more comprehensive details about the materials accepted in Waterloo Region's blue box and cart collection programs.