Rates effective as of January 1, 2023
Solid waste (garbage, recycling and organics) collection is billed bi-monthly as part of your utility bill. Below is a breakdown of the costs and options for single-family, multi-family and the ICI sector.
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Waste Services Fees
Single Family
| Waste Services Fees | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Waste management Fee 1 (120L garbage, 120L organics + 240L recycling), also includes fee for operating the Eco Centre | $50.15 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
Waste management Fee 2* | $37.50 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| Cart change fee | $25.00 | For each requested change in cart size |
Optional Cart Services
Note: Use the rates below to calculate your fee per billing period if you do not have the standard service. (Final cost must include a garbage, recycling, organics and Eco Centre fee)
| Cart and Bag Fees | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 120L Garbage Cart | $16.75 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 180LÂ Garbage Cart | $37.75 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 240LÂ Garbage Cart | $41.50 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 240L Recycling Cart | $12.00 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 360LÂ Recycling Cart | $13.25 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 120L Organics Cart | $16.75 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 240LÂ Organics Cart | $21.00 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 360L Organics Cart | $26.60 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| Eco Centre Fee | $11.60 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| Excess Garbage Bag | $5/bag | For times you exceed your weekly garbage limit. Bags are available at the Municipal Centre, Recreation Centre, Sobeys and Safeway |
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| Penalty Fees | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Arrears Notice (5 working days after penalty date) | $35.00 | Per occurrence |
| Transfers to taxes (2 weeks after date of arrears notice) | $50.00 | Per occurrence |
| Penalties on all amounts in arrears | 4% penalty | On penalty date, which is the 1st of the following month  |