Deliveries began Tuesday for the new green and black garbage carts in Waterloo Region.

In the next two to three weeks, the region said residents in Wellesley, Linwood, Elmira, Branchton and North Dumfries will receive their black garbage carts and green compost carts.

Carts will come with a cart information kit that has more details, but residents are asked not to use the carts until the new collection service begins in March 2026. Residents are also asked not to exchange carts as they have a unique serial number linked to the property.

Residents can download the region’s free Waste Whiz app to receive service alerts on when their carts are being delivered. Deliveries will continue across the region until all carts are in place.

The first area has been selected to deliver the new gar

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