Waterloo Region starts delivering its new garbage and organic waste carts

Although some homeowners are already receiving new waste collection carts, they are being asked to park them for now. CTV’s Alexandra Holyk reports.

The Region of Waterloo made some special deliveries on Wednesday – black and green carts.

The containers are part of the region’s new garbage collection system.

Residents will received a black cart for garbage and a green one for organic waste. They are asked to store the bins until the new program officially gets underway in March 2026.

The deliveries, which began on Wednesday, will continue until 161,000 homes, duplexes and low-rise buildings, as well as 8,500 multi-family units and townhouse complexes, each have a set.

Residents in the townships will get their carts before properties within Waterloo, Kitchener or Cambridge.

• Everything you need to know about Waterloo Region’s new garbage and organic cart system

The region said all carts should be delivered by the end of February.