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We Clean Garbage Cans truck cleaning garbage cans in a neighbourhood

We Clean Garbage Cans

Not With a Hose, With a 200°F Cleaning System

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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.

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

All contaminated water is captured and contained. Nothing is left on your driveway or in the storm drains.

Eco-friendly biodegradable products are used on every visit.

  • 3,500 PSI stainless steel cleaning heads

    Cuts through buildup, biofilm, and residue fast

  • 200°F hot water sanitization

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

  • 17-stage filtration system

    Water captured, filtered, and reused on-board

  • Zero wastewater left behind

    Nothing on your driveway or into storm drains

200°F
Water Temperature
We operate over 50°F above bacteria-killing temperatures, the difference between cleaning and true sanitization.
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.
0
Wastewater Dumped
Zero contaminated water discharged onto streets, driveways, or storm drains. Fully contained and managed off-site.
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.

Book a one-time clean and experience the difference for myself.

Your first cleaning is just $18 — a $35 value — so you can try our service completely risk-free.

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

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

All wastewater is captured and filtered inside the truck. Nothing left on your driveway or street.

Pricing

Simple pricing. Flexible options. No surprises.

We discount your first service so you can try it risk-free. Love it? Keep them clean year-round from $20/month.

From $20/month
$20per month

Garbage and green cans, cleaned every month.

  • Both cans cleaned (garbage & green)
  • High-pressure 200°F hot water wash
  • Eco-friendly biodegradable products
  • Deodorized & sanitized
  • Fully contained system, nothing left behind
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. It doesn't sanitize it.

That's where we come in.

1,000×
More bacteria than a toilet seat
A dirty garbage can has been documented to contain more than 411 million harmful bacteria per square inch, including Salmonella and E. coli.
20 min
How fast bacteria can double
A single tear in a bag leaking meat juice can reach dangerous bacterial loads within hours inside a warm, sealed can.
87,510
Salmonella illnesses annually in Canada
Estimated by the Public Health Agency of Canada. Garbage cans are a documented transmission pathway.
400,000
New cans delivered to Waterloo Region
In March 2026. Most residents had never owned a large Region-issued plastic can before. Most have never been cleaned.
Get Started

Ready for clean garbage cans?

Give us a call or sign up online.

Call or Text
226-338-3870
Email
hello@wecleangarbagecans.ca
Real People
Always talk to a real person. Fast replies.
Community volunteers
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