Residents are invited to join us outdoors in the parking lot for this come-and-go event to learn more about the new waste and recycling program, explore the new wheeled carts, and see the collection equipment up close.

Wednesday, June 24, 2026  
3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.  
Township Office  
82133 Council Line, Goderich

Residents can:  
Explore the new wheeled carts  
See the collection equipment up close  
Ask questions and learn about upcoming program changes

Carts are being delivered free of charge to residential properties. Delivery is expected to run between June 29 to July 10, 2026.

Information kits will be provided with the carts and include instructions and tips on cart usage.

Carts are assigned to each address, so do not move carts from one location to another.

Please store the carts on your property and do NOT use the carts until collection starts the week of July 20, 2026. If you do not receive your carts by July 15, 2026, please contact the Township Office at 519-524-4669 or email admin@acwtownship.ca. Please include your name and property address in the email.

Each registered residential dwelling will receive one waste cart and one recycling cart. Additional carts are not available at this time. 

There is no additional cost for the carts. This is a service that is being provided by the Township through the annual operating budget, which includes the Waste Management Contract.  

No, you can decline to use the program but declining a cart will impact your ability to participate in curbside collection services. 

Alternatively, residents may bring waste to the Ashfield Landfill, where a minimum disposal fee of $20 will apply. Please note that recycling is not accepted anywhere other than curbside pickup.  All waste must be disposed of in accordance with the law. 

If you do not wish to receive cart(s), please visit https://acwtownship.ca/waste-recycling-cart-decline-form or call the Township Office to advise by June 12, 2026

Need extra bins for your apartment or multi-unit property? You or your landlord can submit a request to admin@acwtownship.ca if the property qualifies.

Automated collection means:

• residents roll their wheeled carts to the roadside
• a specially designed truck lifts and empties the cart
• no manual lifting of bags or bins by collection crews

This system improves efficiency, consistency, and safety while maintaining the same collection frequency residents are used to.

Waste Management is transitioning from household waste bagged curbside collection to Wheeled Cart collection. This is being done to: 

· Reduce exposure to prevent driver fatality. 

· Decrease risk of driver injury. 

· Increase productivity to reduce operational and labour costs and keep rates competitive. · Improve skilled driver retention and satisfaction

No, some locations in the Township have limited curbside access. These properties will be advised of their designated transfer location for waste and recycling removal. 

Collection days will not change. Please check your calendar to confirm your collection schedule area.

Yes, if you have unused bag tags after cart implementation, refunds will be available at the Township Office.

1 Garbage Cart: 64 gallons (green)

24" W x 27" D x 42" H

3 - 4 garbage bags

1 Recycling Cart: 96 gallons (blue)

25" W x 35" D x 44.5" H

5 - 6 garbage bags

Residents can store the carts in the same place they currently store their waste. If residents do not have enough space, they can store their carts in their backyard, in a shed or against the side of their house or fence.

Please contact the Township at admin@acwtownship.ca to report a damaged, lost or stolen cart.

No, bags are not needed for the inside of the carts. See below on how to place waste and recycling in your carts. 

For Household Waste: Tie your waste bags tightly before placing them inside your cart

For Recycling:  Place recyclables directly into your cart. Do NOT bag your recyclables. Make sure plastics and packaging, metal and aluminum, clear and colour glass and paper and fiber are empty and free from food residue. Flatten cardboard and paperboard. 

 Set your cart so that the wheels are away from the road (towards your home, and the lid opens to the road). 

•             Place recycling cart at least 3 feet in front of or beside fences or vehicles. 

•             Place your cart on a flat surface clear of snow and ice. 

For rural locations, place carts on the designated collection side of the road with the wheels placed away from the road. 

•             Residents should have their cart at the curb by 7 a.m. on the morning of their scheduled collection day. 

The wheeled carts are designed to move well in all weather, but our harsh winters can pose a challenge. Sometimes using a small plastic sled under the cart can help it glide over heavy snow in the winter months.

To make sure your cart is collected in winter:

• Clear a path to the cart.
• Place it on level, shoveled ground.
• Do not place it behind snowbanks.
• Keep the lid fully closed.

If the cart is blocked or not safely accessible, it may not be collected.

If you have a long or rural driveway, you must bring your cart to the end of your laneway on collection day.

You can either transport the cart to the end of your laneway on your pickup day, or there are many rural residents who prefer to build a small garbage enclosure at the end of their driveway.

This allows the cart to:

• Stay near the road.
• Be easily accessed for pickup.
• Reduce the need to move it long distances each week.

If you build an enclosure, just make sure that you:

• Place the enclosure on your property (not on the road allowance)
• Do not block traffic or sightlines.
• Ensure the cart can be easily rolled out for collection.
• Keep the area clear of snow and obstacles.

There are also commercially-available vehicle accessories to allow towing or transportation of wheeled carts that residents may choose to purchase. 

Residents requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact the Township to discuss their situation.

If you have excess waste that does not fit in your cart, you may bring it to the Ashfield Landfill. Please note that carts are intended for regular household waste only, and only items placed inside the cart will be collected at the curb. Large or bulky items must be taken directly to the landfill for disposal. A minimum disposal fee of $20 applies, and recycling is not accepted at this location.

No. Each cart is assigned to your address so it is important that the cart stays with the assigned property. When moving to a new home, leave your carts at your old home and use the carts that are at the new address. The previous owner or tenant in your new home should leave their cart behind. If there is no cart there when you move in, please contact the Township to request cart(s) at admin@acwtownship.ca or call 519-524-4669.