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Collection Changes for Large Apartments and Condos (7 or more units)

Eligibility for Curbside Collection

Buildings with seven or more units are eligible for curbside garbage collection if:

  • Not using a private contractor for garbage collection
  • Can stay within the collection limits

Collection Services

If eligible, residents living in apartments with seven or more units are allowed the following:

Service Collected Maximum Amount per Week
Garbage Every Week 1 bag or can per unit to a maximum of 12 bags/cans per building.

Learn about the size of Bag/Can.

Garbage tags cannot be used for extra bags.

Grey Box/Cart Every Week One grey cart per seven units
Blue Box/Cart Every Week One blue cart per seven units
Green Bin Every Week

Four green bins per building, by request.

Property Managers/Superintendants can call 905-356-4141 or 1-800-594-5542 for more information.

Residents will Receive Recycling Bags

Each unit will receive two free reusable recycling bags, an introductory letter and an information package.

The bags will fit into small spaces where regular recycling containers cannot fit and can be used to carry your recyclables to the designated recycling area in your building.

Blue and Grey Carts to be Provided to Apartments

We will be delivering blue and grey recycling carts to apartment buildings that currently have no recycling program.

Property Managers/Superintendants should have been contacted already to order recycling carts. If not, or you wish to order additional carts, call 905-356-4141 or toll-free 1-800-594-5542.

Units will receive a package about recycling, including posters and further instructions.

Ordering Carts

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Property Managers/Superintendants

Detailed recycling information for Managers/Superintendants, including responsibilities, cart ordering instructions and promotional materials.


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