Closed
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program supports eligible Region of Waterloo residents with curbside waste collection needs. It covers Assisted Waste Collection Service and Medical Exemption Program support, including annual renewals and, for approved medical exemption applicants, 30 garbage bag tags per year at no charge.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Assisted placement of Region-issued carts at the curb.
- Medical exemption support for extra garbage disposal.
Documents Needed
- Medical Professional Confirmation form or equivalent medical confirmation
- Completed online application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residents with a disability or physical limitation.
- Residents with medical needs that create extra garbage.
- Households receiving municipal curbside waste collection.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Hazardous waste in regular curbside collection.
- Biomedical waste in regular curbside collection.
- Syringes and unused medicines in curbside waste.
- Recycling, yard waste, and bulky items under assisted collection.
Eligible geographic areas
- Region of Waterloo
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are typically reviewed within 5 business days after all required documents are received.
- For Assisted Waste Collection Service, staff contact the applicant to schedule a site visit.
- If approved for Medical Exemption, 30 garbage bag tags are mailed.
- Services must be renewed annually.
Additional information
- Residents must renew annually.
- No Medical Professional Confirmation is required for renewals.
- Unused medical exemption tags must be returned if the service is no longer needed.
- Hazardous or biomedical waste is not accepted in regular curbside collection.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Curbside Waste Support Programs Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Curbside Waste Support Programs. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Curbside Waste Support Programs?
This program supports eligible Region of Waterloo residents with curbside waste collection needs. It covers Assisted Waste Collection Service and Medical Exemption Program support, including annual renewals and, for approved medical exemption applicants, 30 garbage bag tags per year at no charge.
Who is eligible for the Curbside Waste Support Programs program?
To be eligible for the Curbside Waste Support Programs program, you must:
Region of Waterloo resident.
Medical or disability-related waste need.
Must receive municipal curbside collection.
What expenses are eligible under Curbside Waste Support Programs?
Assisted placement of Region-issued carts at the curb.
Medical exemption support for extra garbage disposal.
Who can I contact for more information about the Curbside Waste Support Programs?
You can contact Sunnyside Foundation by email at wastesupport@regionofwaterloo.ca or by phone at 519-575-4400.
Where is the Curbside Waste Support Programs available?
The Curbside Waste Support Programs program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Curbside Waste Support Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Curbside Waste Support Programs is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Curbside Waste Support Programs?
Curbside Waste Support Programs is funded by Sunnyside Foundation