Frequency of Garbage, Recyclable Material, Yard Materials and Fall Leaf Collection

Legislative History: Enacted September 19, 2017 (By-law No. CPOL.-83-335); Amended June 26, 2018 (By-law No. CPOL.-309-300

Last Review Date: July 25, 2023

Service Area Lead: Director – Climate Change, Environment and Waste Management

1. Policy Statement

The policy establishes the frequency of various collection services.

2. Definitions

Not Applicable.

3. Applicability

The policy applies to locations receiving various collection services.

4. The Policy

That the following policies be established in connection with the frequency of various collection services, namely:

a) for large multi-family buildings, generally 25 units or more, garbage collection from any one point or building will be limited to a maximum of two per week, the second collection to be provided if requested by the building owner/representative. The second pickup is subject to a service fee established by Council through the Fees and Charges By-law;

b) for large multi-family buildings, generally 25 units or more, recycling collection from any one point or building will be limited to once per week;

c) the City provides one garbage and one recycling collection every six business days, excluding Statutory Holidays, for all other residences and commercial properties on residential curbside collection routes;

d) the City provides nine (9) Green Week collections for yard waste, fall leaves and Christmas trees.