Collection Day Checklist

Make sure that your curbside waste (garbage cans and bags, recycling boxes, yard waste and organic carts) weigh less than 20 kg (44 lbs).
Place your garbage and recyclable material (Blue Box, organics and yard waste) at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day, but but no earlier than 7 p.m. the night before.
Place your recyclable material (Blue Box, organics and yard waste) on one side of the driveway and garbage on the opposite side, if possible.
Keep your waste separate from your neighbour's.
Prior to collection, remove any items used to keep container lids in place (e.g. bungee cords).
Pet waste must be double-bagged and cannot exceed 10 per cent of the volume of the garbage bag or container's capacity.
Empty containers or waste not collected must be removed from the curb by 8 p.m. on your collection day.
Keep a safe distance from collection trucks to prevent accidents and injuries.
Broken glass is a hazard and can injure you and the collector. Place it inside rigid containers.
Make sure your collector has a clear view of and easy access to your waste and recyclable material. If possible, avoid parking your car in front of your waste placed at the curb for collection.
Do not put renovation and construction materials at the curb. Call Public Works for recycling and disposal options.
Place yard waste in open, rigid containers or paper bags so that the yard waste collector can identify it for collection.
Clear the way for your collection truck. Don't leave hockey nets and basketball posts in the street on your waste collection day.
For safety reasons, do not include hazardous waste (i.e. paint, propane cylinders or motor oil) with your garbage.

What to Put Out on Garbage Day

	Recyclable Materials
	Garbage (2 bag/container limit, tags must be placed on additional bags or containers)
	Yard Waste (Bush/tree trimmings should be securely bundled, no longer than 1.2 m (4 ft.) and no wider than 0.76 m (2.5 ft)) Collection is from April to November.

Specialty Services

	Bulky Items (Place at curb for collection on normal collection day. No arrangement for pick up necessary)
	Large Appliances (Picked up by appointment only. Call the Region of Peel at 905-791-9499 to arrange for pick up)
	Christmas Trees (NO PLASTIC BAGS and free of tinsel, ornaments and tree stands)

Do Not Place at Curb

Household Hazardous Waste (DO NOT place at the curb for collection. Drop off at a Community Recycling Centre)