News release: January 31, 2022
Temporary changes to curbside waste collection
Brampton, ON. (January 31, 2022) – Residents in the cities of Brampton, Mississauga and the Town of Caledon are advised of continuing waste service changes in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Allowance of 2 excess garbage bags:
Starting Feb.7 to Mar. 4, every household can place up to two extra garbage bags at the curb on their garbage collection day, without requiring bag tags. Residents who have purchased bag tags are advised to hold on to them until March 4.
Tips for excess garbage placement and collection
- Excess garbage must be placed at the curb in black plastic bags only, not in containers.
- Additional bags beyond the 2-bag limit will not be collected.
- Put your extra garbage out on your garbage collection day. Collectors will not pick up garbage from the curb on recycling collection days.
- Place your excess garbage next to your garbage cart. Leave 1 m (3 ft.) of space between the excess garbage and the cart.
- A garbage bag placed at the curb for collection cannot:
- Weigh more than 20 kg (44 lbs).
- Be larger than 66 cm (26 in) wide and 90 cm (35 in) high.
- Be smaller than 30 cm (12 in) wide and 30 cm (12 in) high.
- Collectors might collect your cart and excess garbage at different times during the day.
- Leave your garbage cart and excess garbage at the curb until 8 p.m. If neither are collected by 8 p.m., report a missed collection.
Bulky item collection is suspended:
- Bulky items will not be collected until further notice.
- Bulky items are accepted at Community Recycling Centres. Disposal fees apply.
Waste management will continue to regularly monitor the situation and advise on changes, if necessary. For more information, please visit peelregion.ca/waste.
Media contact
Sandeep Punia
Communication Specialist
Region of Peel
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
