Find Your Collection Day

Solid waste collection is fully automated in Russell Township. Please ensure that you use the 120L black (charcoal) bins.

• You can put multiple bags as long as they fit inside the bin.
• The collection is now automated and only waste placed in the black bin will be collected.
• Loose garbage bags will no longer be collected.
• Garbage tags are no longer used.

How to place your bin:

• Position your bin with the wheels facing away from the street.
• Leave at least 2 feet (60 cm) of space between your bin, recycling boxes, or other obstacles so the truck can safely pick it up.

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For questions, email the Infrastructure Department or call 613-443-1747.

When there is a statutory holiday, your collection may be delayed by one day. See the calendar for details.

As of January 1, 2026, Ontario has transitioned to an enhanced recycling system. This means that the Township of Russell no longer manages any recycling. Ontarians will be able to recycle the same materials at the curb no matter where they are across the province and be able to recycle more materials than ever before! This new system follows Ontario’s two-and-a-half-year transition to an extended producer responsibility (EPR) framework for blue box materials.

Questions?

• Collection and bins: contact Miller Waste at area2@MillerWaste.ca or 1-888-852-2374
• Program and what can be recycled: visit Circular Material for more information

What does this transition mean for residents?

• Ability to recycle more materials through an improved, Ontario wide recycling system.
• Standardized list of materials to make recycling consistent throughout the province. View the list here.
• Focus on a circular economy, where materials are collected, recycled and used again as recycled content in new packaging and products.

If your green or black bin was damaged during collection or the wheels are broken, please contact us at Infrastructure Department or 613-443-1747.

If your blue or grey recycling bin was damaged during collection, contact Miller Waste at area2@MillerWaste.ca or 1-888-852-2374.

Yes, the cost to exchange your small bin for a larger one is $120 (tax-included). Please contact us at Infrastructure Department or 613-443-1747 for more information.

Yes, as long as it is the same model and does not exceed 240L. It must have the American Grip and be black or charcoal in color in order to not confuse the truck drivers. Please contact us for more information at Infrastructure Department or 613-443-1747.

You can purchase at 240L green bin at $140 (tax-included). Please contact us at Infrastructure Department or 613-443-1747 for more information. Please note that you can only use one green bin as the organics truck will only do one lift per household.

Old garbage bins can be repurposed in creative and practical ways! You could use them for storage, garden projects, or animal feed. You can also contact local schools, farms, or community gardens to see if they could use them.