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We Clean Garbage Cans truck cleaning garbage cans in a neighbourhood

We Clean Garbage Cans

Not with a hose, with up to 200°F hot water and a purpose-built truck.

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Pricing

Simple pricing. Flexible options. No surprises.

Keep your garbage cans clean year-round from $20/month.

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$20per month

Garbage and green cans, cleaned monthly.

  • Both cans cleaned (garbage & green)
  • High-pressure, up to 200°F hot water wash
  • Cleanes & deodorizes
  • Removes maggots
  • Eliminates odours
  • Removes grime & residue
  • Fully contained wastewater system
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One-Time Clean
$35one-time*

Both cans cleaned once, no commitment.

  • Both cans cleaned (garbage & green)
  • High-pressure, up to 200°F hot water wash
  • Cleanes & deodorizes
  • Removes maggots
  • Eliminates odours
  • Removes grime & residue
  • Fully contained wastewater system

* We do charge additional fees for excessively dirty garbage cans. We do our best to be clear and up front about why. Please see this blog post where we explain more!

The equipment

A purpose-built truck. Not a basic pressure washer setup.

This isn't a pressure washer. It's a dedicated garbage can cleaning system.

Up to 200°F high-pressure water, hot enough to kill bacteria, not just move it around. Everything happens curbside.

  • 3,500 PSI stainless steel cleaning heads

    Cuts through buildup, biofilm, and residue fast

  • Up to 200°F hot water

    Over 50°F above the World Health Organization bacterial kill threshold

  • 17-stage filtration system

    Water captured, filtered, and reused on-board

Up to 200°F
Water Temperature
We operate over 50°F above bacteria-killing temperatures, the difference between moving them around and true elimination.
3,500
PSI Cleaning Pressure
High-pressure stainless steel heads reach every surface, including cracks and crevices where biofilm builds.
17
Filtration Stages
Multi-stage wastewater filtration system removes oils, phosphates, heavy metals, and organic contaminants.
100s of
Bacteria Eliminated
The combination of high pressure and high temperature means that 100s of type of bacteria are permanently removed.
This isn't something you can replicate with a garden hose. The temperature, the pressure, and the containment system are what make the difference, and all three require purpose-built equipment.
How It Works

Three steps. Fresh cans.

No complicated process. We fit into your regular garbage day schedule and handle everything.

1

Cleaned at the Curb

On collection day, we clean your cans right at the street. No need to be home, they'll be clean and ready when you get back.

2

Up to 200°F High-Pressure Cleaning

We use commercial-grade hot water and high-pressure cleaning heads to remove buildup, kill bacteria, and eliminate odour at the source.

3

Fully Contained System

The dirty wastewater from inside your garbage cans is captured and filtered inside the truck, allowing us to conserve water and be kinder to the environment.

Why it matters

Your garbage cans are much dirtier than you think.

Every week, residue builds up inside your can — liquids, food waste, and bacteria that don't go away when it's emptied.

That buildup sits in a warm, sealed environment, creating odour and rapid bacterial growth.

A garden hose might rinse it. But it doesn't elminate backteria.

That's where we come in.

  • Eliminates odours
  • Removes grime & bacteria
  • Prevents flies & maggots
  • Up to 200°F hot water
  • Fully contained wastewater system
Get Started

Ready for clean garbage cans?

Give us a call or sign up online.

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226-338-3870
Email
hello@wecleangarbagecans.ca
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Our Commitment

We give back where we live

From day one, we've built giving back into the business model as a core part of how we operate. We believe local businesses have a responsibility to the neighbourhoods that support them.

Every city we expand into gets its own local giving commitment. The organizations we support are chosen based on direct community impact, and we keep the community informed on where the money goes.

When you use our service, you're not just getting clean garbage cans. You're supporting a business that reinvests in where you live.

Learn More

The Complete Guide to Garbage Can Cleaning in the Waterloo Region

In March 2026, the Region of Waterloo delivered nearly 400,000 new black and green garbage cans to households across Kitchener, Cambridge, and Waterloo. For most residents, it was the first time they had ever owned a large, Region-issued plastic garbage can, and the first time garbage can cleaning became a practical consideration.

This guide covers why those cans need regular cleaning, what builds up inside a neglected one, how professional cleaning works, and what it costs.

Read the guide →
Garbage cans on a Waterloo Region curb ready for collection