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Garbage

Ashes (fireplace)

This item is garbage.

Put this item in your garbage (grey) cart.

Special disposal instructions or restrictions:

  • Make sure that the ashes are completely extinguished before placing them in the bag.
  • Scoop fireplace ashes into a tightly-sealed plastic bag or small cardboard box then put the sealed bag or box in your garbage cart.
  • Do not put ashes in your organics cart.

Additional information:

  • If your garbage cart is already full, excess garbage must be placed in a garbage bag. Tag the bag of excess garbage with a Region of Peel garbage tag.
  • Place the tagged bag or items close to — but not on top of — your garbage cart, leaving at least 1 m (3 ft) of clear space between your extra garbage item and your cart.
  • Bulky items or furniture are always collected on your garbage weekFind your collection calendar.

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