Mississauga confirms 2027 waste collection service levels

Starting October 1, 2027, the City of Mississauga will take over local waste collection from the Region of Peel, which may change some residents’ collection day and how often yard waste is picked up. The Council-approved service levels are designed to keep collection reliable and meet Mississauga’s needs.

Waste collection includes picking up residential garbage, organics and yard waste and providing services for multi-residential buildings. The community recycling centres will still be run by the Region of Peel. Recycling collection will continue to be handled by Circular Materials, which began on January 1, 2026.

Current waste collection service in Mississauga

The Region of Peel currently provides waste collection service in Mississauga. These service levels include:

• A four-day-a-week residential waste collection schedule (Monday to Thursday).
• Waste collection from multi-residential buildings.
• Weekly yard waste collection in the spring (mid-March to June) and in the fall (October to mid-December).
• Bi-weekly yard waste collection in the summer (July to September).
• Recycling collection for select locations that are ineligible for collection from Circular Materials.

Future waste collection service in Mississauga

Starting October 1, 2027, the City will provide the following service levels through its new waste collection contracts:

• A five-day-a-week residential waste collection schedule (Monday to Friday).
• Waste collection from multi-residential buildings.
• Bi-weekly yard waste collection for the entire season (mid-March to mid-December).
• Recycling collection for select Mississauga locations that don’t receive collection from Circular Materials.

Residential waste collection

Switching to a five‑day residential waste collection schedule will create efficiencies by reducing the number of trucks and labour needed to complete the routes. Shorter, more balanced routes will also help prevent late pickups for residents.

Residential yard waste collection

Switching to bi‑weekly yard waste collection for the entire season will create efficiencies by reducing the number of trucks needed, which also reduces the impact on the environment. It also makes the schedule easier to follow, since it will no longer switch between weekly and bi-weekly service throughout the year.

Recycling collection for ineligible Mississauga locations

Approximately 1,000 locations in Mississauga are ineligible for recycling collection from Circular Materials, including City buildings, emergency services buildings, community centres and arenas, places of worship and some small businesses. Starting October 1, 2027, the City will collect recycling at these locations. These locations won’t need to arrange and pay for private recycling collection.

With the City’s new waste collection contracts, some Mississauga residents may get a new collection day for their garbage and organics. The City will inform residents of their collection day in advance of October 1, 2027.

Quotes

“Mississauga is committed to delivering efficient, reliable waste collection services. These new contracts uphold that commitment. They also mark an important milestone as the City prepares to assume responsibility for waste collection services from the Region of Peel in a smooth transition. These new contracts will ensure waste collection in our growing city remains an affordable, consistent service that puts residents first.” – Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish

“By bringing waste collection services under the City’s oversight, we are creating a more streamlined and sustainable model for Mississauga. The service levels approved by City Council ensure we can deliver efficient and high-quality collection and support better environmental outcomes. Our teams will continue working closely with the Region of Peel and Circular Materials to ensure a smooth transition for October 1, 2027.” – Geoff Wright, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer

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• Service Updates and Changes