Can garbage containers or garbage bags be collected with the call-in bulk waste program?
The bulk waste collection program is meant to collect big things like furniture and mattresses. Materials contained in garbage cans or garbage bags will not be collected through the bulk waste collection program. Q: What about businesses (such as restaurants) and apartment buildings? Are they mandated to recycle? A: Apartment buildings and businesses are currently required “to provide a source-separation program” to facilitate for reuse or recycling as mandated by Ontario Regulation 103/94. Businesses that are considered ‘eligible properties’ are subject to mandatory recycling through the Solid Waste Management By-Law 09-067. Q: What about townhouse complexes that have a central area for garbage? A: Collectors will know how many units each complex contains and will count the number of garbage containers accordingly. Q: Is the City introducing “bag tags” to allow residents to put more garbage at the curb. A: No, the City is not introducing a “bag tag” program at this time. Q: I’ve heard
