GFL Environmental Trash Pickup: Schedules, Guidelines and More

GFL Environmental Inc. provides trash and recycling collection services to millions of households across Canada and the United States. This article will cover key details on GFL’s trash pickup schedules, guidelines, and other services for residential customers.

Overview of GFL Trash Collection

• GFL provides curbside trash collection under municipal contracts or individual subscriptions.

• Standard services include weekly pickup of household garbage. Recycling and yard waste pickup may also be included.

• Customers are provided an appropriate bin or cart for waste storage until collection day.

• Trash should be properly prepared and carts placed curbside according to local guidelines.

When is GFL Trash Pickup?

• Collection occurs weekly on a designated weekday in your area. Weekdays vary by community.

• Pickup happens between 7 AM – 7 PM depending on the region.

• Check your municipal website or subscription welcome kit for your scheduled collection day.

• Carts must be curbside by 7 AM on your pickup day in most areas.

GFL Holiday Schedule

Trash collection is delayed by one day on major holidays:

• New Year’s Day – January 1
• Memorial Day – Last Monday in May
• Independence Day – July 4
• Labor Day – First Monday in September
• Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November
• Christmas Day – December 25

If the holiday falls on your normal pickup day, service slides to the next day for the remainder of the week.

GFL Trash Preparation and Guidelines

Follow these key guidelines to ensure smooth GFL collection:

• All trash must be bagged inside carts, with lids fully closed. Do not overfill.

• Carts should be placed 3-4 feet away from any fixed objects.

• Avoid placing carts near low-hanging tree branches.

• Clearly mark carts with house number if allowed in your area.

• Do not place hazardous waste or unapproved items in trash carts.

• Report missed collections promptly.

Bulk Item Pickup

• Schedule pickup of large items like furniture at least 1 day in advance.

• Fees and restrictions may apply for bulk items like mattresses, appliances, and construction debris.

• Consider donating usable bulky items first before disposal.

Yard Waste Collection

• Yard waste must be prepared according to local requirements before collection.

• Grass clippings, leaves, branches may need to be bundled or bagged separately.

• Schedule pickup of large amounts of yard debris in advance.

Recycling Collection

• Sort accepted recyclables into your provided recycling bin – keep separate from trash.

• Do not bag recyclables unless required in your area. Materials must be clean.

• Avoid non-recyclable items like plastic bags, Styrofoam, food waste, etc.

• Large cardboard boxes should be flattened and stacked.

Additional GFL Waste Services

GFL may offer these extra waste solutions in your community:

• Household hazardous waste disposal

• Electronic waste dropoff or pickup

• Paper shredding services

• Commercial waste collection

• Organics and composting programs

• Municipal waste drop-off sites

Contact GFL or check municipal websites for details on availability.

Contacting GFL About Service

For questions about your GFL collection service, contact:

GFL Environmental Customer Service

Phone: (844) 464-3587

Email: [email protected]

Website

Customers can contact GFL to start new service, get service information, schedule bulk pickups, report missed collection, and manage account details. Check your specific municipal or subscription program for additional guidelines.