Guides & blog
Read before you haul.
Plain-English guides for Ottawa households and businesses. Where City rules or fees may change, we point you to the official source rather than guess.
- Disposal & Recycling · 6 min readRead guide
What Can You Dispose of at the Ottawa Trail Waste Facility?
Thinking of a DIY dump run? Here's how to prepare — and where to check the current rules.
- Disposal & Recycling · 6 min readRead guide
Ottawa Furniture Donation and Reuse Guide
Good furniture deserves a second home. How to give it one — and what to do when it can't be donated.
- Disposal & Recycling · 6 min readRead guide
What to Do With Old Appliances in Ottawa
Fridges, stoves, washers and dryers — your options, and how to prepare them safely.