TORONTO – Residents affected by Monday’s flash flood will be able to throw out their damaged items this Saturday as the city announced it will be collecting them from the curb.
The flood-related waste will be picked up starting on Saturday and continue Sunday and into Monday if necessary.
But before you throw the garbage out, the city is reminding residents to check with your insurance company because they may need to see your items to qualify for reimbursement.
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Residents should place the damaged material on the curb by 7 a.m. and leave them out until collected.
Below are some guidelines given out by the city:
· Residents also have the option of setting out flood damaged items on their regular garbage day.
· Place smaller flood damaged items in garbage bags (double-bag if necessary). No City-issued Bag Tag is required. Each bag cannot weigh more than 20 kg or 44 lbs each.
· Bulky items such as couches, mattresses or other furniture do not need to be dismantled.
· Carpet must be tied in rolls measuring 1.2m (4 ‘) in length, each roll weighing no more than 20 kg or 44 lbs.
· Do not set out any construction/renovation waste (i.e. drywall or wood) or Household Hazardous Waste (i.e. paint cans or fluorescent lighting tubes/bulbs). These items will not be collected. Household Hazardous Waste requires a special pick-up by calling 311.
· Put spoiled food items in your Green Bin for pick-up on your regular collection day.
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