Household Garbage and Recycling
Household Garbage and Recycling is the same for all residents within both the Merrickville and Wolford Wards.
Garbage & recycling is now curbside pickup throughout the entire municipality.
Collection
Garbage collection is every Wednesday, unless it is a holiday. This will be noted in the Collection Calendar.
Recyclable collection will alternate weekly between containers and paper/fibre.
Garbage and recycling must be at the curbside by 7:00 a.m.
All bags must have municipally issued bag tags on them to be picked up.
Merrickville Ward
Waste collection will be picked up at each individual property at the curb.
Wolford Ward
Waste collection will be picked up at at each individual property at the curb on all Municipal and County Roads. For Private Roads, waste collection will be picked up at the beginning of a Private Road (at intersection of Private Road and Municipal or County Road). The Kodiak Residential Model of communal waste bins manufactured by "TuffBoxx" are recommended for private roads.
Bag Tags
The tags cost $25 for a sheet of 10 tags, or $2.50 per tag.
Bag tags can be purchased at the Municipal Office and the Landfill Site.
Recycling
Merrickville-Wolford’s recycling program is managed by Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling program in Ontario.
Learn more: circularmaterials.ca/merrickville-wolford
As of March 1, 2026, there will be curbside pickup of recycling for the entire municipality, inclusive of both Merrickville and Wolford Wards.
Curbside Collection
March 4
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Garbage Bag Limits
2 bags
4 bags
This week's recycling is
Containers
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Transfer Station Hours
Saturday February 28
8:00am - 5:00pm
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Wednesday March 4
8:00am - 5:00pm
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Business Garbage and Recycling
As of January 1st, 2026, the province is responsible for all recycling programs in Ontario. As part of the changes to the recycling programs, businesses are now responsible for their own recycling and the costs associated with these services.
The Village of Merrickville-Wolford will have separate recycling bins available at the Landfill for businesses to dispose of their recycling at a cost of $251.00/ per ton.
Should you have any questions concerning recycling and program changes, please contact the Public Works Department at 613-269-4791 ext. 270 or by email to
The $251 per ton is straight processing costs passed to the Village by the contractor. The Municipality will be covering the cost of bin rentals and hauling fees for a pilot period to the end of December 2026. Please view the agendas where this was brought for Council consideration and decision:
Further information will be provided here in this section once available.
Curbside Collection
March 4
|
Garbage Bag Limits
2 bags
4 bags
Transfer Station Hours
Saturday February 28
8:00am - 5:00pm
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Wednesday March 4
8:00am - 5:00pm
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Residential Recycling
Residential Recycling
Entry Permit
In order to enter the landfill, each resident, tenant and business owner must show their landfill (laminated) entry permit. The permit is available free of charge from the municipal office. It is assigned to the license plate of the vehicle entering the landfill.
If you are a contractor or transporting another resident's garbage, you need to complete in-full a Contractor Landfill Permit. Note: you no longer have to bring the form into the Municipal Office; bring it directly to the landfill.
Bag Tags
All household garbage entering the landfill must be bagged and tagged. The tags cost $25 per sheet of 10 tags, or $2.50 per tag, for both the Merrickville and Wolford Wards.
Non-Bagged Waste
If you are not certain that the landfill will take it, telephone the landfill on the days that it is opened.
Grass Clippings & Yard Waste
Grass clippings and yard waste (excluding brush material) are free to dispose of at the Landfill Site during regular Landfill business hours. The material is used for cover at the Landfill Site.
2026 Brush Amnesty Dates
The 2026 Brush Amnesty Schedule dates are as follows:
Spring Cycle - April 4th and April 11th
Summer Cycle - June 6th and June 13th
Fall Cycle - September 5th and September 12th
Residents are allowed to bring one half-ton truck or 4x8 utility trailer free of charge to the Landfill site on the dates listed above. One load per property with a landfill card.
Address
3512 County Road 16, Merrickville, ON
Telephone
613-269-2987
Hours
Wednesday
8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday
8:00am to 5:00pm
The schedule may vary depending on Statutory Holidays.
Non-Bagged Waste Fees
Type of Load | Cost |
|---|---|
Load of 100kg or less | $10.00 flat rate |
Residential garbage over 100kg | $100/tonne |
Commercial demolition over 100kg | $125/tonne |
Compost material, non-brush | No charge |
Brush and woody waste of 100kg or less | $65/tonne |
All appliances | $20 flat rate |
Environmental
Carry out our activities in a manner that protects the environment.
Safety
Safety is an utmost concern and is emphasized for employees, customers.
Financial
Operate in a manner that continues the strong viability of the landfill while charging appropriate tipping fees.
Customer Service
Strive for excellence to show we value and appreciate our customers by being responsive and helpful.
Rule Compliance
Comply with the Ministry of the Environments requirements and our By-Law
Longevity
Extend the life of the landfill as long as possible by encouraging more recycling, efficient cell construction and effective cover and compaction of waste.
Education
Communicate with our customers on existing and new policies, rules and regulations applying to recycling, solid waste and the landfill.
Hazardous Waste and Compatibles
Inform customers of the Hazardous Waste disposal days and locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Collection will take place every Wednesday, alternating weekly between containers and paper/fibre
The first collection will be containers on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Please have your bins to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.
Emterra is the contractor for both garbage and recycling throughout the entire Municipality.
Circular Materials sub-contracts out to Emterra.
Please contact Emterra for questions about:
- Missed collection
- Replacement bins
- Other recycling questions.
Phone: 1-888-597-1541
Email:
Please contact Emterra for questions about curbside waste pickup (Merrickville and Wolford Wards).
Phone: 1-888-597-1541
Email:
- Place containers in one box and paper/fibre products in the other.
- Flatter cardboard to save space in your bin. No larger than 60 x 60 cm.
- Place containers clean, dry and loose in your bin.
- For Private Roads, recycling will be collected at the beginning of a Private Road (at intersection of Private Road and Municipal or County Road).
Reference the Recycling Guide or visit the Circular Materials website for a detailed list of accepted materials and recycling tips
- Separate containers from paper/cardboard products
- Lids and labels can remain on containers and cans
- Safely recycle batteries, sharps and propane canisters at a designated drop off location
At the Municipal Office
317 Brock St. W, Merrickville, ON
At the Landfill Site
3512 County Rd 16, Merrickville, ON
$25.00 per sheet of 10, or $2.50/ tag.
This is for all residents, including Merrickville and Wolford Wards.
Please contact Emterra if you need replacement recycling containers.
Phone: 1-888-597-1541
Email:
Get In Touch
Merrickville-Wolford
317 Brock Street West,
Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0
Emterra Environmental
Phone:
1-888-597-1541
Chad Kean
Manager of Public Works
Phone:
613-269-4791 ext. 236
Shelley Mackenzie
Administrative Clerk
Phone:
613-269-4791 ext. 270
