Rates effective as of January 1, 2020
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.
Waste Services Fees
Single Family
| Waste Utilities Fees | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Waste management Fee 1 (120L garbage, 120L organics + 240L recycling), also includes fee for operating the Eco Centre | $45.92 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
Waste management Fee 2* | $34.26 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| Cart change fee | $25.00 | For each requested change in cart size |
| Cart and Bag Fees | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 180L Garbage Cart | $18.76 | Added to the Waste Management Fee 1 Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 240L Garbage Cart | $35.15 | Added to the Waste Management Fee 1 Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 2nd 240L Recycling Cart | $18.05 | Added to the Waste Management Fee 1 Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 240L Organics Cart | $3.74 | Added to the Waste Management Fee 1 Per bi-monthly billing period |
| Excess Garbage Bag | $4.82/bag | For times you exceed your weekly garbage limit. Bags are available at the Municipal Centre, Recreation Centre, Sobeys and Safeway |
| Penalty Fees | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Arrears Notice (5 working days after penalty date) | $20.00 | Per occurrence |
| Transfers to taxes (2 weeks after date of arrears notice) | $50.00 | Per occurrence |
| Penalties on all amounts in arrears | 4% penalty | On penalty date, which is the 1st of the following month |
Multi-Family
Waste Utilities Fees | Cart size | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste management Fee 1 (120L garbage, 120L organics + 240L recycling), also includes fee for operating the Eco Centre |
| $45.92 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| Waste management Fee 3 charged to all utility accounts for operating the Eco Centre | $10.92 | Per bi-monthly billing period | |
| Recycling collection only | 240L | $18.05 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| Organics collection only | 120L | $12.48 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 240L | $15.60 | ||
| 360L | $18.72 | ||
| Garbage collection only | 120L | 24.95 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 180L | 37.43 | ||
| 240L | 49.90 | ||
| Cart change fee | Any size | $25.00 | For each requested change in cart size |
| Repalcement Carts | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 120L Replacement Cart | $55.00 | Per occurrence |
| 180L Replacement Cart | $70.00 | Per occurrence |
| 240L Replacement Cart | $70.00 | Per occurrence |
| 360L Replacement Cart | $100.00 | Per occurrence |
| Penalty Fees | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Arrears Notice (5 working days after penalty date) | $20.00 | Per occurrence |
| Transfers to taxes (2 weeks after date of arrears notice) | $50.00 | Per occurrence |
| Penalties on all amounts in arrears | 4% penalty | On penalty date, which is the 1st of the following month |
Institutional, Commercial, Industrial (ICI)
Waste Utilities Fees | Cart size | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waste management Fee 4 (120L garbage, 120L organics + 240L recycling), also includes fee for operating the Eco Centre |
| $70.32 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| Waste management Fee 3 charged to all utility accounts for operating the Eco Centre | $10.92 | Per bi-monthly billing period | |
| Recycling collection only | 240L | $23.57 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| Organics collection only | 120L | $16.15 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 240L | $22.20 | ||
| 360L | $25.80 | ||
| Garbage collection only | 120L | $33.05 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 180L | $46.66 | ||
| Cart change fee | Any size | $25.00 | For each requested change in cart size |
| Replacement Carts | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 120L Replacement Cart | $55.00 | Per occurrence |
| 180L Replacement Cart | $70.00 | Per occurrence |
| 240L Replacement Cart | $70.00 | Per occurrence |
| 360L Replacement Cart | $100.00 | Per occurrence |
| Penalty Fees | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Arrears Notice (5 working days after penalty date) | $20.00 | Per occurrence |
| Transfers to taxes (2 weeks after date of arrears notice) | $50.00 | Per occurrence |
| Penalties on all amounts in arrears | 4% penalty | On penalty date, which is the 1st of the following month |
Sun: Closed
Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sat: Closed
Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sat: Closed
Closed weekends and stat holidays.
- Garbage, Recycling and Organics Inquiries: 403-938-8054 Contact Online
