Rates effective as of January 1, 2021
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 | $47.30 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
Waste management Fee 2* | $35.30 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| Cart change fee | $25.00 | For each requested change in cart size |
| Cart and Bag Fees | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 180L Garbage Cart | $19.30 | Added to the Waste Management Fee 1 Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 240L Garbage Cart | $36.20 | Added to the Waste Management Fee 1 Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 360L Recycling Cart | $8.50 | Added to the Waste Management Fee 1 Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 240L Organics Cart | $3.85 | Added to the Waste Management Fee 1 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 |
| Penalty Fees | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Arrears Notice (5 working days after penalty date) | $20.00 | 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  |