Two Bag Limit
Starting Monday, Oct. 1, 2007, the Region of Peel is moving from a three bag to a two bag standard for garbage collection.Why is the Region introducing this program?
In April 2007, the Region introduced the Organics Recycling Program that can divert more than 30 per cent of household waste from disposal. Moving from a three bag to a two bag standard is intended to encourage you to maximize use of your green bin and recycling boxes. By taking some simple steps to properly sort your waste, you will help to preserve our natural resources and protect the environment.
How does the program work?
Under the two bag standard, Peel households that receive curbside waste collection services may place a combined total of two of the following items at the curb each week for collection: garbage bags/containers or small bundles of wood.
Each additional garbage bag/container or small bundle of wood requires a Region of Peel garbage tag attached to it for collection. Garbage bags/containers or small bundles of wood over the two bag standard, without tags, will not be collected.
Did you know?
The two bag limit does not apply to recyclable material (blue box, green bin and yard waste), large appliances, furniture and other large items. A fee applies to curbside collection of Large Metal Appliances and Large Metal Fixtures. Blue box and green bin information:
Green bins containing non-compostable plastics (e.g. plastic grocery bags) will no longer be collected after Oct. 1, 2007.
Recyclable paper and container material should be placed in your blue box or a transparent (clear or tinted blue) plastic bag for collection.
Plastic bags can be recycled. Place all plastic bags in one tied plastic bag and put it in your blue box.