Garbage & recycling — Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador
When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the Town of Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador, collection schedule: at least once every seven (7) days commencing at 8:30 A.M.; sorting required: True; container or bag limit: Clear or blue transparent polyethylene bag; not weigh more than 22kgs (50 pounds); accepted or banned: Not collected: hazardous waste, combustibles, grass, leaves, branches, metal, carcasses, construction waste, ashes, paint, tires, electronics, concrete. Pharmaceuticals banned.. Source: Garbage, Refuse and Recycling By-Law; Town of Grand Falls-Windsor Garbage, Refuse and Recycling By-Law, verified 2026-06-05.
Garbage, Refuse and Recycling By-Law
adopted bylaw
collection schedule
at least once every seven (7) days commencing at 8:30 A.M.
s. 3(1)
sorting required
True
s. 3(5), s. 3(6)
container or bag limit
Clear or blue transparent polyethylene bag; not weigh more than 22kgs (50 pounds)
s. 2(g), s. 3(5), s. 3(6)
accepted or banned
Not collected: hazardous waste, combustibles, grass, leaves, branches, metal, carcasses, construction waste, ashes, paint, tires, electronics, concrete. Pharmaceuticals banned.
s. 10, s. 8(4)
scout note
Establishes collection frequency (at least weekly from 8:30 AM), container requirements (clear/blue bags or lidded bins), prohibited materials, placement timing, storage rules, and fines of $50–$2,000 for violations.
Town of Grand Falls-Windsor Garbage, Refuse and Recycling By-Law
adopted bylaw
collection schedule
at least once every seven (7) days commencing at 8:30 A.M.; materials placed no earlier than 7:00 p.m. evening before collection
3. Days and Times of Collection (1), (3)
sorting required
True
3(5), 3(6)
container or bag limit
Garbage/refuse in clear transparent bags; recyclables in blue transparent bags; bins with closed secured lids mandatory; any garbage not in bins or overflowing will not be picked up
4. Restrictions (3); 3(5), 3(6)
accepted or banned
Not collected: household hazardous waste, highly combustible materials, grass and leaves, tree branches and roots, sheet metal/iron/scrap steel, animal carcasses/waste, ashes, paint, used tires, electronic waste, concrete/bricks/rocks, construction waste
10. Materials not Collected
scout note
Adopted November 18, 2025 under Towns and Local Service Districts Act s.8. Requires weekly curbside collection starting 8:30 a.m.; clear bags for garbage, blue bags for recyclables; no placement before 7 p.m. the evening before collection.