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Consultation has concluded
Welcome to the Public Engagement for the
New Automated Solid Waste Collection System Coming this Fall!
We're rolling out the new way for throwing away! We know you'll have lots of questions about our new automated solid waste collection, so we'll make sure you get all the answers right here. Let's Roll!
Carts are being delivered now! Included is an important
DO NOT USE UNTIL AUTOMATED COLLECTION IN YOUR AREA BEGINS.
Cart Size
The carts will be delivered to your home prior to September 30, 2021.
They are 132 litres, large enough to hold 2 large black bags or 4 kitchen bags.
The carts are purchased by the City and will be distributed during a phased-in program.
Large families can purchase an additional cart for a fee.
Multi-unit dwellings will be provided one 360 litre cart for every three units within the building.
Cart Placement
Residents with mobility challenges may not be able to meet waste cart location requirements for curbside collection. To keep with the automated program and for the safety of our collection staff a decision will be made by the Roads Supervisor after a site assessment.
Garbage Tags
In most circumstances, the new system will not require the use of garbage tags.
Any waste in the cart does not need a tag.
Tags will be required when you have excess waste. There are two options:
Purchase a second 132L litre cart for weekly collection
Garbage tags are not going away entirely. For occasional excess waste you can purchase a tag for an extra garbage bag. Waste that does not fit in your cart will require a tag for each bag. The tag price will be increasing to $5 per tag.
The City will be offering refunds for garbage tags at $2.00 per tag. Refunds will only be issued at City hall not private retailers.
Cost
The estimated cost to the City for implementation is $534,000. Elimination of the garbage tag fee will result in increased fixed annual rates to offset the removal of the garbage tag revenue. The fees for taxpayers with no bag tag requirements include an annual levy of $120, an increase of $41, or equivalent to the cost of 22 garbage tags. The levy will be included in the homeowner’s property taxes and will not take effect until 2022.
Welcome to the Public Engagement for the
New Automated Solid Waste Collection System Coming this Fall!
We're rolling out the new way for throwing away! We know you'll have lots of questions about our new automated solid waste collection, so we'll make sure you get all the answers right here. Let's Roll!
Carts are being delivered now! Included is an important
DO NOT USE UNTIL AUTOMATED COLLECTION IN YOUR AREA BEGINS.
Cart Size
The carts will be delivered to your home prior to September 30, 2021.
They are 132 litres, large enough to hold 2 large black bags or 4 kitchen bags.
The carts are purchased by the City and will be distributed during a phased-in program.
Large families can purchase an additional cart for a fee.
Multi-unit dwellings will be provided one 360 litre cart for every three units within the building.
Cart Placement
Residents with mobility challenges may not be able to meet waste cart location requirements for curbside collection. To keep with the automated program and for the safety of our collection staff a decision will be made by the Roads Supervisor after a site assessment.
Garbage Tags
In most circumstances, the new system will not require the use of garbage tags.
Any waste in the cart does not need a tag.
Tags will be required when you have excess waste. There are two options:
Purchase a second 132L litre cart for weekly collection
Garbage tags are not going away entirely. For occasional excess waste you can purchase a tag for an extra garbage bag. Waste that does not fit in your cart will require a tag for each bag. The tag price will be increasing to $5 per tag.
The City will be offering refunds for garbage tags at $2.00 per tag. Refunds will only be issued at City hall not private retailers.
Cost
The estimated cost to the City for implementation is $534,000. Elimination of the garbage tag fee will result in increased fixed annual rates to offset the removal of the garbage tag revenue. The fees for taxpayers with no bag tag requirements include an annual levy of $120, an increase of $41, or equivalent to the cost of 22 garbage tags. The levy will be included in the homeowner’s property taxes and will not take effect until 2022.
Please spend 2 minutes to complete this survey and tell us how you would like to see the future of curbside collection.
Consultation has concluded
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The carts will be delivered to your home prior to September 30, 2021.
mobility challenges may not be able to meet waste cart location requirements for curbside collection. To keep with the automated program and for the safety of our collection staff a decision will be made by the Roads Supervisor after a site assessment.
In most circumstances, the new system will not require the use of garbage tags.
