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Garbage

Curbside Collection

Garbage is collected on a rotating schedule throughout the year. Please refer to the Garbage & Recycling Collection Calendar for your scheduled pickup dates.

Collection Areas

Wednesday

  • NW & NE of Main Street

  • Larson Crescent

  • East of Main Street

  • All businesses

Thursday

  • South of 5th Avenue SW

Friday

  • North of 5th Avenue SW

All garbage carts must be placed curbside by 7:00 AM on your scheduled collection day.

Garbage Cart Placement

To ensure your cart is collected safely and efficiently:

  • Place your cart on a flat surface at the curb or alley.

  • Position the wheels against the curb with the lid opening toward the street.

  • Leave at least 3 feet (1 metre) of clearance on all sides.

  • Keep the lid completely closed.

  • Do not place carts on snowbanks or behind parked vehicles.

Garbage Guidelines

  • Place all garbage inside your black cart.

  • All garbage must be bagged.

  • Do not overfill your cart.

  • Extra garbage left beside the cart will not be collected.

  • Return your cart to your property after collection.

  • Do not paint, drill, or modify your cart.

  • During severe weather, leave your cart out if it was not collected. Service will resume as soon as conditions are safe.

Garbage Does NOT Belong in Your Cart

The following items should never be placed in your household garbage cart:

  • Electronics

  • Household hazardous waste

  • Paint and chemicals

  • Batteries

  • Propane tanks

  • Tires

  • Hot ashes

  • Large appliances

  • Construction and demolition materials

Please use the appropriate recycling or disposal program for these materials.