Mississauga awards waste collection contract to Emterra Environmental

The City of Mississauga has completed its procurement process for waste collection services and has awarded the contract to Emterra Environmental. Starting October 1, 2027, the City will take over local waste collection from the Region of Peel.

Waste collection includes picking up residential garbage, organics and yard waste and providing services for multi-residential buildings. Starting October 1, 2027, Emterra Environmental will deliver waste collection services across Mississauga, including:

• A five-day-a-week residential waste collection schedule (Monday to Friday).
• Bi-weekly yard waste collection for the full season (mid-March to mid-December), replacing the current mix of weekly and bi-weekly service.
• Garbage collection for multi-residential buildings.
• Recycling collection at select Mississauga locations that are ineligible to receive service from Circular Materials. This includes City facilities, emergency services buildings, recreation centres, places of worship and some small businesses.

Residential recycling collection will continue to be handled by Circular Materials, which began on January 1, 2026. The community recycling centres will still be run by the Region of Peel.

Expanded and more efficient service

Expanding residential waste collection from a four-day schedule to a five-day schedule will allow for shorter and more balanced routes. This will help to reduce late pick-ups and support consistent service across the city. Making yard waste collection bi‑weekly for the entire season will reduce the number of collection vehicles needed on the road and give residents a simpler, more predictable service.

With the contract now awarded, City staff will begin the next phase of the transition. This work includes collaborating with Emterra Environmental on collection routes to set residents’ garbage and organics collection days. The City will share collection day information with residents before October 1, 2027.

Quotes

“Awarding the waste collection contract marks a major milestone as the City prepares to take responsibility for local waste collection services. This contract supports our goal of delivering reliable, efficient and environmentally responsible services while ensuring residents continue to receive high-quality waste collection. These Council-approved service levels provide a strong foundation for a smooth, well-managed transition.” – Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“This waste collection service model was designed to maintain dependable, resident-focused waste collection, while improving operational efficiency and lowering environmental impact. Working with Emterra Environmental, we will optimize routes, standardize services, and reduce the number of collection vehicles needed on the road. Our teams are taking a thoughtful, well-coordinated approach to ensure a successful transition, and are continuing to work closely with the Region of Peel and Circular Materials so we are ready to deliver a seamless service right from day one.” – Geoff Wright, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer

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• Service Updates and Changes