Solid Waste Bylaws
The Solid Waste Bylaws are compiled into Chapters of the Toronto Municipal Code. Each Chapter is a bylaw. Whenever you read a Chapter, you should also check the list of "Recent amendments" for changes to that specific Chapters since the last Code update. These bylaws must be consulted along with the Code chapter. See http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/municode/index.htm for more details on recent amendments.
Collection Bylaws
- Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 844 - Residential Collection
- Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 841- Commercial Collection
Requirements for garbage and recycling collection from new developments and redevelopments
City Council at its August 1-3, 2000 meeting approved requirements for new developments and redevelopments.
In order to qualify for City of Toronto garbage/recycling collection services, new developments or redevelopments (buildings), including existing developments, must adhere to the City of Toronto Requirements for developments and redevelopments (PDF) for garbage and recycling collection in the City of Toronto.
Solid Waste Fee Bylaws
- Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441 - Fees and Charges
* When clicking on the link for Chapter 441, please click on Appendix A. Appendix A includes all the Solid Waste Management Fees. - Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 442 – Administration of Fees and Charges
* Please refer to Section 442-12 and section 442-13
Waste Transfer and Landfill Disposal Bylaws
- Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 846 - Waste Transfer Stations
- Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 443 – Delegation of Authority for Fees and Charges
- Questions & Answers about Toronto's Transfer Station Municipal Code Chapter 846
- List of prohibited waste