Oxford County Services
Oxford County is located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario and is made up of eight lower tier Municipalities. For more information Visit the County of Oxford website.
For information on many businesses and attractions visit the Information Oxford website.
Stay connected with Wasteline.
Oxford County’s garbage and recycling curbside collection program now includes weekly, single stream recycling. Garbage & recycling collection day is Monday in Zorra. Wasteline tools help you keep track of your garbage and recycling collection schedule. Get the information you want when you want it by using the “When’s my pickup?” tool (located below), signing up for automated reminders, or using the Wasteline mobile app.
Search by address to confirm your next waste collection day and see what materials are being collected.
You can also:
- View, download and print your collection calendar
- Sign up for weekly reminders (email, phone or Twitter)
- Add a schedule to your personal calendar (iCal, Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook)
- Find out what goes where for any materials
Recollect App
Search by address to confirm your next waste collection day and see what materials are being collected. Trouble getting your Wasteline calendar? Make sure you are entering your civic address—the location where your garbage is picked up—and not a mailing address, for instance, post office (PO) box.
You can also:
- View, download and print your collection calendar
- Sign up for weekly reminders (email, phone or Twitter)
- Add a schedule to your personal calendar (iCal, Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook)
Use your Apple or Android device to view schedules, receive reminders, and get sorting tips for your garbage and recycling. BlackBerry users can take full advantage of our mobile-friendly website.
What goes where?
Not sure where something goes? Try the “What goes where?” widget for sorting made easy. Enter your address, then tell us what you need to recycle and we’ll tell you where it goes.
Waste Management Calendars
Oxford County garbage and recycling program information
Waste Management Calendars are mailed out to all residents in the County. Download a copy of the calendar here. If you did not receive a Waste Management Calendar, you can pick one up at the Township office or you can visit the County of Oxford website to request a calendar online.
Don't get left behind
When garbage and recycling isn't set out right, it costs more money to collect and process. For more details on how to properly clean and set out materials, visit Wasteline.ca
Composting and Recycling
Usually available for sale at the Township office. Please call to check availability 519-485-2490.
| Item | Price (tax included) | Other Info |
|---|---|---|
| Composter | $20.00 | Standard composter, sits on top of ground |
| Green Cone | $51.50 | Food digester, partially buried in ground |
| Accelerator | $4.10 | Accelerator powder for green cone |
| Recycle Bin | $6.50 | 22 gallons |
| Recycle Bin Lid | $2.80 | Fits our standard blue boxes |
| Small Recycle Bin | $3.50 | Apartment size |
| Rain Barrel | $65.00 | |
| Bag Tags | $2.00 |
All items are also available for sale at the Oxford County Landfill in Salford. Can't get into the office to pick up Bag Tags? They are available for sale at many local retailers and libraries around the county. If you prefer, send us a cheque or pay online and we will mail tags out to you!
Brush, Leaf and Yard Waste Depots
Did you know that Zorra has a free depot for brush, leaf and yard waste? It is located across the road from the Kintore Public Works Shop at 783045 Road 78, just east of Highway 19. Acceptable materials include: fruits & vegetables, garden hedge & tree trimmings, grass, leaves, Halloween pumpkins, house & garden plants, mulch, brush (not longer than 6ft), Christmas Trees. This depot is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is no charge for this service. *No dumping of garbage permitted*
The County of Oxford provides municipal water and wastewater services to the residents of the Township.
For information on External Water Use Restrictions:
- County of Oxford Water Use Restrictions By-law 4193-2002
Questions about this by-law or any water and wastewater matters can be directed to the County of Oxford at 519-539-9800.
For an after-hours water main emergency, call 1-866-537-7778.
Oxford County Library is a multi-branch library system serving both rural and urban communities within Oxford County. Zorra Township has 3 local library branches to serve you. Click here to find a branch in your area.
There are also plenty of things to do and see in the surrounding area of Oxford County. Oxford County is located in the heart of Southwestern Ontario, amid rolling hills and productive farmland. With a choice location at the crossroads of Highways 401 and 403, Oxford County is easy to find. Explore Oxford County. Growing…Stronger…Together!
For more information visit the Oxford County Tourism website.
The County of Oxford has recently retained a multi-disciplinary team lead by Brook Mcllroy Inc., in association with Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., to undertake a Community/Urban Design Strategy. The primary purpose of this exercise is to develop a community/urban design policy framework and overall implementation strategy for the County and eight Area Municipalities that can be considered as part of the current 5 year Official Plan review process.
Visit the County of Oxford website for more information on Urban Design.