Garbage & recycling — Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador
When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?
In the Town of Torbay, Newfoundland and Labrador, garbage & recycling rules are set by Town of Torbay Waste Disposal By-Law, verified 2026-08-29. Collection schedule: Garbage: at least once in every seven (7) days. Recyclables: at least once every fourteen (14) days. Commencing 7:00 a.m. Container or bag limit: Garbage: not more than five (5) garbage bags. Recyclables: no limit on the number of bags. Accepted or banned: Banned: hazardous waste, construction/garden waste, tires, ashes, animal carcasses. Accepted: fibre, metal, plastic products.
Town of Torbay Waste Disposal By-Law
adopted bylaw
collection schedule
Garbage: at least once in every seven (7) days. Recyclables: at least once every fourteen (14) days. Commencing 7:00 a.m.
s. 4.1, s. 4.2
sorting required
yes
s. 9.1, s. 10.1
container or bag limit
Garbage: not more than five (5) garbage bags. Recyclables: no limit on the number of bags.
Regulates solid waste disposal within Torbay, including requirements for garbage collection, sorting, and waste management. Originally adopted March 31, 2025 (Motion RES-94-2025); revised March 2026.