# Bins — Recycling made easy

> Ottawa garbage and recycling schedule and rules app. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Lutaaya.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bins/id804486717 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Lutaaya](https://appshunter.io/developer/804486722)
- Category: Utilities, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bins/id804486717/reviews.md

## What is Bins?

The simplest way to keep up with Ottawa's garbage and recycling schedule. With Bins, Ottawa residents can see what will be picked up on the next garbage day in their neighbourhood and can have quick access to the official rules.

FEATURES
• A clean and elegant interface for seeing the schedule for your neighbourhood
• A straightforward setup process—just search for your address or use your current location
• Quick access to garbage and recycling rules—tap on a bin to see the official instructions from the City of Ottawa website

Bins is only supported in Ottawa.

## Key features

- Garbage and recycling pickup schedule
- Neighborhood-specific collection dates
- Official recycling rules
- Search by address or current location
- Clean and elegant interface

## Recent user reviews (10 of 57)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bins/id804486717/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Saved my bacon many times

*2025-01-08, version 1.0.18*

Love this app

### 5/5 — Excellent app

*2025-01-05, version 1.0.18*

Works flawlessly and provides accurate info. Nicely done

### 2/5 — Useless app

*2024-10-02, version 1.0.17*

Says ‘’no schedule found’’ for every Town/City Trash in my opinion I need to see a massive improvement

### 5/5 — Honest Opinion

*2023-07-02, version 1.0.16*

Less rubbish on this app than the Official Leeds United App

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2023-03-22, version 1.0.16*

So easy to use and clear.

### 5/5 — Very Helpful

*2022-06-15, version 1.0.15*

Very helpful and accurate!

### 1/5 — app

*2022-04-20, version 1.0.15*

crap!

### 1/5 — Useless

*2022-02-07, version 1.0.15*

No schedule found… please at least allow me to manually add a schedule if you can’t find one for me??!

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2021-01-03, version 1.0.14*

Works exactly as needed and looks great.

### 5/5 — Does 1 thing very well

*2019-11-01, version 1.0.11*

Some apps fill my phone never being used. This is not one of them.

## Frequently asked questions about Bins

### What does this app do?

This app helps Ottawa residents stay informed about their garbage and recycling pickup schedules. It displays what will be collected on the next garbage day in your specific neighborhood and provides quick access to official recycling rules.

### How do I set up the app?

The setup process is straightforward. You can either search for your address directly within the app or allow it to use your current location to find your neighborhood's schedule.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is completely free to use. There are no ads or in-app purchases mentioned, indicating it is a free utility for residents.

### Is this app available in my city?

No, this app is specifically designed for and only supported in Ottawa. It provides localized information for Ottawa residents regarding their waste and recycling services.

### Where can I find the recycling rules?

You can access the official garbage and recycling rules directly through the app. Simply tap on the relevant bin icon, and it will display the official instructions from the City of Ottawa website.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.21 — 2026-03-26

• Updated for Ottawa’s March 30 schedule transition

### 1.0.20 — 2025-12-16

• Added garbage and recycling schedules up to December 2026

### 1.0.19 — 2025-01-06

• Updated links to use our new domain, bins.app

### 1.0.18 — 2024-12-11

• Added garbage and recycling schedules up to December 2025
• Improved compatibility with iOS 18

### 1.0.17 — 2023-11-09

• Added garbage and recycling schedules up to December 2024
• Improved compatibility with iOS 17

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## Related topics

[michael lutaaya](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/michael-lutaaya) · [bins](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bins) · [ottawa garbage collection](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/ottawa-garbage-collection)

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