Garbage Collection

Garbage will be collected every two weeks. Please refer to the Collection Schedule for more details.

Please do not overfill your cart. The lid should close easily. Be careful not to pack material too tight as it may not fall out when being emptied.

Acceptable Items

* Recycle at an alternate recycling depot (or donate shoes/clothing if they're in good condition).

Please Do Not Include

* Recycle at an alternate recycling depot.
** Can be returned to your local pharmacy.

Tag-a-Bag

Residents that have additional bags need to place extra tagged bags on top of your cart, or group bags 1 metre away from your garbage cart, on garbage collection weeks. Please ensure bags weigh less than 50lbs so the driver can lift the bags.

Tags can be purchased for $5 each and are available at City Hall, Century House, təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre and the Queensborough Community Centre.

  • Place extra tagged bags on top of your cart, or group bags 1 metre away from your garbage cart, on garbage collection weeks. Please ensure bags weigh less than 50lbs so the driver can lift the bags.
     

    Tags can be purchased for $5 each and are available at City Hall, Century House, təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre and the Queensborough Community Centre.

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