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Waste Services Fees

Rates effective as of January 1, 2025 as per the Rates and Fees Bylaw.

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.

Residential Dwellings (up to six dwelling units)

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 FeesRateDetails
240L Garbage Cart$13.20Per bi-monthly billing period
240L Recycling Cart$0.00Per bi-monthly billing period
120L Organics Cart$17.60Per bi-monthly billing period
240L Organics Cart$20.75Per bi-monthly billing period
Eco Centre Fee$8.00Per bi-monthly billing period
Excess Garbage Bag$5/bagFor times you exceed your weekly garbage limit. Bags are available at the Municipal Centre, Recreation Centre, Sobeys and Safeway
Cart Change Fee$25.00Per cart/occurrence

 

 

Penalty FeesRateDetails
Arrears Notice (5 working days after penalty date)$35.00Per occurrence
Transfers to taxes (2 weeks after date of arrears notice)$50.00Per occurrence
Penalties on all amounts in arrears4% penaltyOn penalty date, which is the 1st of the following month
 
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