For any issues related to your garbage collection, you must contact Fero at 506-472-3376.
Curbside Collection
Fero Waste & Recycling is contracted by the Town for the collection of domestic household waste. All other waste is the responsibility of the homeowner to take to the Fredericton Region Solid Waste location.
Have your recycling and garbage to the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.
Schedules & Support
Garbage is picked up once per week.
- Wednesday - Lincoln (Ward 4)
- Thursday - All Civilian Housing (Wards 1 and 3)
- Friday - All Residential Military Housing (Ward 2)
Garbage means any refuse and other discarded matter produced within a dwelling unit regularly, including:
- Putrescible animal, fruit or vegetable matter produced within a dwelling unit (exclusive of body wastes), which results from the handling, preparation, cooking or consumption of food.
- Non-recyclable (not accepted by the Fredericton Region Solid Waste Commission) papers, plastics, glass and metal containers or wrappings/packaging.
- Household furniture, appliances and miscellaneous items weighing less than 20 kg (44lbs) each, not larger in any dimension than 90 cm (36 inches).
OTHER WASTE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE AND WILL NOT BE PICKED UP.
Be Recycle Ready
Circular Materials, through the Province of New Brunswick, provides door-to-door recycling in Oromocto. If you have any questions about the recycling program, please contact Fero at recycle@fero.ca or 1-800-668-3376.
- Glass, white polystyrene foam and flexible plastics do not go in your curbside recycling. Take them to a redemption centre near you for recycling.
- Give containers a quick rinse before putting in your recycling.
- Place materials clean, dry and loose in your recycling. Only shredded paper can be bagged.
- Flatten and bundle cardboard to save space.
- Lids and labels can remain on containers.
- Have your recycling to the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day.
- Hazardous materials, like batteries and medical sharps, do not belong in your recycling. Take them to a designated drop-off location for safe handling.
Programs & Information
Spring & Fall Leaf Program
In May and November of each year, the Town offers a leaf curbside pickup over a 2-week period to divert waste from the landfill. Dates are advertised via social media and the Recreation & Tourism Guide.
- Eligible Items: Leaves, pieces of trees, brush, lawn rakings, and garden refuse.
- Not Accepted: Lumber, appliances, furniture, and tires.
- Rules: Items must be bagged (compostable encouraged). Bundles must not exceed 1 meter (1 yard) in greatest dimension or weigh more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds).
Yard waste can also be taken year-round to the Department of Engineering & Public Works (181 Black Watch Avenue, no commercial dumping) or the Fredericton Region Solid Waste Commission (1775 Alison Blvd), during Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm, and Saturday, 7:30AM - 3:00PM.
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Waste Reduction
Organics Management
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