| collection schedule | Garbage carts are collected bi-weekly; organics is collected weekly. Carts must be out by 7 a.m. on collection day. | "Garbage carts are collected bi-weekly, (organics is collected weekly)" |
| sorting required | yes | "DO NOT put recycling, organics or other divertible material in your garbage cart" |
| container or bag limit | 240L garbage cart (standard); overflow max 5 tagged bags, max weight 20 kg, max volume 90 cm x 75 cm per bag. | "Max of 5 tagged bags are permitted on garbage day"; "max weight 20 kg, max volume 90 cm x 75 cm" |
| accepted or banned | Banned: hazardous waste, recyclables, organics, yard waste. Accepted: diapers, wipes, toys, dental floss, plastic hangers, window glass (boxed). | "Hazardous waste (medication, batteries, paint, etc.) ... Recyclable and organic materials ... Yard waste" |
| fee | Garbage tags $4 each (sold in sheets of 5) for overflow; $50 admin fee per cart for size exchange; initial cart delivery at no charge. | "Garbage tags cost $4 each, sold in sheets of 5"; "administration fee of $50 per cart"; "carts will be delivered at no charge" |
scout note
rules page: garbage cart out by 7am, collected bi-weekly, loose or bagged, accepted and not-accepted items.