Mississauga waste management is split between three organizations right now: Peel Region collects your garbage, organics and yard waste, Circular Materials runs recycling, and Peel’s Community Recycling Centres take what the curb won’t. The City of Mississauga takes over curbside collection on October 1, 2027. Below: the two Mississauga waste management drop-off sites and their fees, what’s free, bulky items, extra bags, who to call for each problem, and what changes in 2027.
At a glance
- Curbside garbage, organics and yard waste: Peel Region, until September 30, 2027. Find your day in Peel’s collection calendar, or read our Mississauga garbage collection schedule guide.
- Recycling: Circular Materials since January 1, 2026, with GFL doing the pickups.
- Mississauga drop-off sites: Battleford CRC (2255 Battleford Rd.) and Fewster CRC (1126 Fewster Dr.), open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., seven days a week.
- Closed: Remembrance Day, November 11, and all statutory and provincial holidays.
- Drop-off fees: $7 minimum for chargeable loads, 14.5 cents per kg beyond that. Debit or credit only, no cash.
- Free to drop off: household hazardous waste, recycling, metal, electronics, appliances and reusable donations.
- Extra garbage at the curb: $3 per tag, sold in sheets of 5 for $15.
- Peel waste line: 905-791-9499.
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Who handles Mississauga waste management today?
Mississauga waste management has three owners in 2026. Peel Region picks up garbage, organics (green bin) and yard waste at the curb and runs the Community Recycling Centres (CRCs). Circular Materials, a producer-funded organization, took over recycling on January 1, 2026, under Ontario’s producer responsibility rules, Peel Region says.
| Service | Who runs it | Who to contact |
|---|---|---|
| Garbage, organics, yard waste pickup | Peel Region | 905-791-9499 or Peel’s online report form |
| Blue bin recycling pickup | Circular Materials (GFL collects) | GFL, 1-877-268-4351 |
| Drop-off depots (CRCs) | Peel Region | 905-791-9499 |
| Extra garbage tags | Peel Region | Online, by phone or in person |
| Fall leaf vacuum on some streets | City of Mississauga | See our Mississauga leaf pickup guide |
You keep the same bins and the same recycling day. Peel’s recycling page says the schedule and the blue bin didn’t change when Circular Materials took over.
Where are the Mississauga dumps?
For Mississauga waste management drop-offs, there are two Peel Region sites, Battleford CRC and Fewster CRC, and both are open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Sunday, according to Peel’s location pages. Both close on November 11 for Remembrance Day and on every statutory and provincial holiday.
| Site | Address | Hours | Extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battleford CRC | 2255 Battleford Rd., Mississauga | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily | Donation drop-off area |
| Fewster CRC | 1126 Fewster Dr., Mississauga | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., daily | Donation area, small tip trucks, business hazardous waste, sells kitchen containers |
Mississauga residents can use any Peel CRC, since the rule is that the waste comes from Peel. The four others are the Brampton CRC (395 Chrysler Dr.), Heart Lake CRC (420 Railside Dr., Brampton), Bolton CRC and Caledon CRC. Our Brampton dump hours guide covers the two Brampton sites.
What to bring to a Peel CRC
Bring proof that you live in Peel. Peel’s drop-off guidelines accept any of these:
- a driver’s licence
- a water, gas or electricity bill
- an internet or phone bill
- your municipal tax bill
- a lease agreement (valid up to a year)
Children under 12 stay in the vehicle while you unload. Secure your load before you drive, sort items into the right bin, and don’t climb on the walls or guardrails.
How much does the Mississauga dump cost?
For drop-offs, Peel charges a $7 minimum for loads of chargeable items, and anything beyond that is charged at 14.5 cents per kilogram, according to its disposal fees page. Garbage, renovation waste and yard waste are chargeable. Dedicated loads of recycling, metal, electronics and appliances are free.
Payment is debit, Visa or Mastercard. Peel CRCs don’t take cash.
Fewster CRC also sells green bin kitchen containers for $5 each while quantities last, and backyard composters for $22 (taxes included) from April to June.
Also read: What goes in your blue bin, and who to call, which covers the same Circular Materials system used in Mississauga.
What can you drop off for free?
Household hazardous waste is free at every Peel CRC, and it’s never collected at the curb. Peel’s household hazardous waste page lists paint and stains, batteries (tape the terminals), fuels and solvents, automotive fluids and oil filters, fertilizers and pesticides, aerosol cans, cleaners, pool chemicals, cooking oil, medications, sharps in an approved container, light bulbs and mercury thermometers.
Limits apply:
| Item | Daily limit |
|---|---|
| Liquids | 80 L per day, in containers no bigger than 30 L |
| Light bulbs and tubes | 40 per day, removed from fixtures |
| Propane and helium cylinders | 5 per day, 18 kg maximum size |
Keep products in sealed, labelled containers and don’t mix them. Peel doesn’t accept asbestos, radioactive waste or PCB-contaminated waste; you need a licensed professional for those. For firearms, explosives and ammunition, Peel says to contact Peel Police. Road flares and marine flares aren’t accepted at CRCs either.
Both Mississauga CRCs also take reusable goods for donation, such as kitchenware, home décor, clothing, linens and books.
Big items: furniture, mattresses and barbecues
Bulky items are one of the cheapest parts of Mississauga waste management. Peel collects bulky items from the curb for free on your regular garbage day, according to its bulky items page. Furniture, mattresses and barbecues qualify. Put them out by 7 a.m. Take the propane tank off a barbecue first and bring the tank to a CRC.
You can also haul bulky items to Battleford or Fewster, but drop-off fees apply there. For most households, the curb is cheaper.
What if your garbage won’t fit in the bin?
Extra garbage goes at the curb in a black plastic bag with a Peel garbage tag on it. Tags cost $3 each and come only in sheets of 5 for $15, according to Peel’s garbage tag page. They don’t expire and sales are final.
Each tagged bag must be under 66 cm (26 in) wide and 90 cm (35 in) high, bigger than 30 cm by 30 cm, under 20 kg (44 lb) and tied at the top.
Where to buy tags in Mississauga
Order online or by phone at 905-791-9499 (Visa or Mastercard), and the tags come by mail. To buy in person, Peel lists these Mississauga locations, where you can pay with cash, debit or credit (card only at the CRC):
- Fewster Community Recycling Centre, 1126 Fewster Dr.
- Region of Peel, 7120 Hurontario St.
- Mississauga Seniors’ Centre, 1389 Cawthra Rd.
- Clarkson Community Centre, 2475 Truscott Dr.
- Erin Meadows Community Centre, 2800 Erin Centre Blvd.
- Malton Community Centre, 3540 Morning Star Dr.
- Meadowvale Community Centre, 6655 Glen Erin Dr.
A quick cost comparison
Say you have two extra bags after a party. Two tags cost $6 and the bags go out with your regular garbage. Driving them to a CRC means paying at least the $7 minimum, plus the trip. Tags win for small amounts. A CRC makes sense for a car full of renovation waste, or anything the curb won’t take.
Bin sizes and bag-based homes
Peel issues garbage bins in three sizes, according to its bin sizes page:
| Bin | Size | Holds about |
|---|---|---|
| Small garbage | 120 L | 1 to 2 bags |
| Medium garbage | 240 L | 3 to 4 bags |
| Large garbage | 360 L | 4 to 5 bags |
| Organics (green bin) | 100 L | One size only |
You can switch garbage bin sizes for a fee. Tenants have to ask their landlord, since only owners can request an exchange. Homes on bag-based collection can put out up to four garbage bags or full containers per garbage day, plus the green bin.
Apartment and condo residents should ask property management about collection. Peel says green bins aren’t available in multi-unit buildings.
Yard waste this fall
Yard waste is the busiest part of Mississauga waste management in the fall. It goes out in Kraft paper bags or in a container clearly labelled “yard waste,” and Peel never collects yard waste in plastic bags. In Mississauga, yard waste pickup runs weekly in the fall from October to mid-December, the City of Mississauga says.
Peel’s yard waste set-out rules say each bag or container must weigh under 20 kg. Containers need rigid handles, must be smaller than 60 cm wide and 95 cm high, and hold no more than 125 L. Free “yard waste” stickers are available at any CRC, at Access Peel (7120 Hurontario St.), or by calling 905-791-9499.
Halloween pumpkins count as yard waste, Peel says, as long as the candle is out. Leaves, branches, brush and garden plants qualify too. Peel residents still can’t move ash trees or ash wood because of the emerald ash borer.
Winter set-out rules
Mississauga waste management doesn’t stop for snow. Once snow arrives, Peel asks you to clear a flat spot at the end of the driveway and set bins 1 m (3 ft) back from the road so plows can pass. Never put bins behind or on top of a snowbank. Peel fixes or replaces bins damaged by plows for free, according to its set-out page.
Year round, bins go out by 7 a.m. and come in by 8 p.m., an arm’s length apart, with the handles facing your house.
What changes in Mississauga waste management in 2027?
The City of Mississauga takes over garbage, organics and yard waste collection from Peel Region on October 1, 2027, and Council has already approved the new service levels, according to a City of Mississauga news release from April 1, 2026.
| Now (Peel Region) | From October 1, 2027 (City of Mississauga) | |
|---|---|---|
| Garbage collection days | Monday to Thursday | Monday to Friday |
| Yard waste | Weekly in spring and fall, every other week in summer | Every other week, mid-March to mid-December |
| Recycling | Circular Materials | Circular Materials, plus City pickup at about 1,000 sites Circular Materials doesn’t serve |
| Drop-off depots | Peel Region | Peel Region |
Some residents will get a new garbage and organics day. The City says it will tell residents their day before October 1, 2027. Until then, keep following Peel’s calendar.
What this means for you
For the rest of 2026, your Mississauga waste management contacts stay the same: Peel for garbage, organics, yard waste and drop-offs, GFL for missed recycling. Save 905-791-9499 in your phone. Plan any big drop-off around November 11, when both Mississauga CRCs close, and bring your licence or a utility bill.
If something wasn’t collected, check the common reasons first: bins out after 7 a.m., handles facing the wrong way, a parked car in the way, or bins on a snowbank. If none apply and it’s past 8 p.m., report it to Peel.
FAQ
Who is responsible for Mississauga waste management?
Peel Region handles garbage, organics and yard waste collection and the drop-off depots. Circular Materials has managed recycling since January 1, 2026. The City of Mississauga takes over curbside garbage, organics and yard waste on October 1, 2027.
Where is the dump in Mississauga?
Peel Region runs two drop-off sites in Mississauga: Battleford CRC at 2255 Battleford Rd. and Fewster CRC at 1126 Fewster Dr. Both open at 8:30 a.m. and close at 4:30 p.m., every day except statutory and provincial holidays and Remembrance Day.
Is the Mississauga dump open on Remembrance Day?
No. Peel’s location pages say both Mississauga CRCs are closed on November 11. They’re also closed on all statutory and provincial holidays.
How much does it cost to go to the dump in Mississauga?
Chargeable loads cost a minimum of $7, with 14.5 cents per kilogram beyond that. Loads of only recycling, metal, electronics or appliances are free, and so is household hazardous waste. Pay by debit or credit card.
Who do I call about missed recycling in Mississauga?
Call GFL, the collection contractor for Circular Materials, at 1-877-268-4351. Peel warns of long wait times. Missed garbage, organics or yard waste goes to Peel Region instead.
Does Peel pick up furniture and mattresses?
Yes. Peel collects bulky items such as furniture, mattresses and barbecues for free at the curb on your regular garbage day. Put them out by 7 a.m., and remove a barbecue’s propane tank first.
Will my Mississauga garbage day change in 2027?
It might. The City is moving to a Monday-to-Friday schedule on October 1, 2027, and says some residents will get a new garbage and organics day. It plans to notify residents before the switch.
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Sources: Peel Region: Community Recycling Centres locations and hours; Peel Region: Disposal fees; Peel Region: Drop off guidelines; Peel Region: Household hazardous waste; Peel Region: Bulky items; Peel Region: Garbage bag tags; Peel Region: Setting out yard waste; Peel Region: Recycling; City of Mississauga: 2027 waste collection service levels.
How we reported this: Brampton Brief checked every address, hour, fee and rule in this article against Peel Region’s waste pages and the City of Mississauga’s April 1, 2026 news release on October 27, 2026. We’ll update it if Peel or the City changes anything. Spot an error? Email hello@bramptonbrief.com with “Correction” in the subject.