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Waste Management

Waste Management consists of Waste Reduction, Recycling, Composting and Disposal to a certified Landfill site.

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About Us

Waste management is in place to ensure the responsible disposal of all classes of waste for the protection of human health and the environment.

Services

Our Services

Recycling Collection Service

The Recycling Services consists of an automated curbside collection of accepted recyclable materials.

Acceptable Materials List
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Recycle Truck Status:

Active

2026 Recycle/Waste Household Pickup:

Bi-Weekly Schedule.
Special collection and Compost collection will remain a weekly collection.

Monday

The north side of the Old Malone Highway (including Sesame Street Area)

Tuesday

132, Clay Mountains, Mohawk Trail, Osha Area, 138 going towards OCR, OCR

Wednesday

207 & Rural Areas, South Texas, McGregor’s Farm to Indian Way up to CP Tracks to 138

Thursday

South Side of Old Malone Highway from Tunnel to Step by Step

Businesses Collection

Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday (depending on location)

Cardboard Drop off and Collection Service

The corrugated cardboard collection takes place the same day as the recycling collection according to your collection date.

Acceptable Materials

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Refundable Cans and Bottle Collection Service

Refundable cans and bottles collected separately the same day as recycling collection according to your collection date.

Acceptable Materials and More Info

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Organics Collection

Organics collection takes place the same day as the recycling collection according to your collection date.

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Special Collection Services

The Special Collections services target the collection of items that do not go into the blue bin. Click for more information.

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Transfer Depot Services

The Transfer Depot is a short-term storage facility for special recyclable items. It is located on the Seaway Road. The hours of operation are from 8am – 4pm, Monday to Saturday. Residential and commercial garbage is not accepted at this facility.

Acceptable Materials and More Info

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Special Collection Services

The Special Collections services target the collection of items that do not go into the blue bin. Click for more information.

Acceptable Materials and More Info

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Acceptable materials that belong in the blue recycle bin:
  • All paper products
    • Newspaper
    • Letter paper
    • Envelopes
    • Journals
    • Magazines
    • Directories
    • Books (Donation drop-offs or Low-Waste Market)
  • Plastic containers codes #1 – 7
    • Food packaging code #6 Only
    • Plastic bag (Group your bags into one to make sorting easier)
  • Metal
    • Metal cans, lids, and caps
    • Metal plates, containers, and Aluminum foil
  • Glass Jars & Glass Bottles
    • No matter what color

Easter Holiday office closure

Friday, April 3rd & Monday, April 6th, 2026

All administrative offices of the Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke will be closed.

 

Please note the following changes to Waste Management Department services during this period:

 

  • Friday, April 3rd – Administrative offices closed
  • Monday, April 6th – Waste Management services resume as usual; however, there will be no cardboard drop‑offs
  • Monday, April 6th – Transfer Depot will operate with reduced hours, from 8am to 2pm

 

Garbage pickup service will continue through the holiday without interruption.

 

All essential services will remain operational throughout the office closures. Regular administrative office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 7th, at 8:30am.