Curbside collection for recycling, compost, and garbage happens on Tuesday. Curbside collected material must be set-out prior to 7am on the day of collection and not prior to 7pm the day before, as per the City of Hamilton waste by-law. In the alleyways, garbage collection (no recycling or compost) happens Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Alleyway collected material must not be set-out on off days (Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday). Learn more about business waste in the City of Hamilton by clicking below.