The black bin (or garbage bin, trash container) is the receptacle for regular household waste that cannot be recycled or composted. In most Canadian municipalities, black bins are collected weekly or bi-weekly, with contents sent to landfill. Many communities have moved to smaller black bins and less frequent collection to encourage residents to divert more waste to recycling (blue bin) and organics (green bin) programs. Some municipalities charge based on black bin size or collection frequency, creating financial incentives to reduce landfill waste. Proper waste sorting helps communities meet waste diversion goals and extend landfill life.