Garbage Collection

• Montreal’s move to biweekly trash pick up proving to be a slow process

  The garbage may be piling up and causing some disgruntlement on the sidewalks of a few Montreal streets, but officials say it’s all to become a zero-waste city by the year 2030.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2025
  
• Central Okanagan regional district wants public input on food waste

  The second phase of a study the regional district is conducting regarding food waste and garbage collection is an online survey that runs until July 2.

  Environment

  Jun 4, 2024
  
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• Garbage pickup for Peterborough condos, apartments remains until new option found

  Garbage collection for apartments and condos would end on April 1 for those that didn't meet certain criteria. However, city council has halted that move to explore other options.

  Economy

  Feb 6, 2024
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• What you need to know as green bin collection begins in London, Ont.

  Green bin collection officially begins on Monday in London, Ont. Residents are advised to be aware of changes to garbage colleciton schedules and green bin usage.

  Canada

  Jan 12, 2024
• Most stores in Guelph closed on Thanksgiving day

  Most retail and grocery stores will be closed on Thanksgiving Monday. The city also says to expect some street closures and adjustments to the garbage-collection schedule.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2023
• Green bins en route, changes coming to curbside trash pickup in London, Ont.

  Starting Sunday, items such as furniture and mattresses will need to go through the city's new booking system and residents must request a pickup at least five days in advance.

  Canada

  Oct 3, 2023
• New garbage bin sizes greenlit by Saskatoon city council

  City council voted to have three sizes of black carts available to Saskatoon residents, giving the option of two smaller sizes in addition to the current large bin. 

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
• More black bin options for Saskatoon households following composting success

  Following the success of Saskatoon's new green composting bins, the city said that more waste is being diverted from the black carts, prompting smaller cart sizes for households. 

  Canada

  Aug 31, 2023
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• Green bins and biweekly garbage collection given OK by London, Ont. committee

  The recommendation by the committee would see recycling and green bins picked up once a week and garbage – including diapers and pet waste – biweekly starting mid-January.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2023
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• City of Kingston looks to automate curbside garbage collection with standard carts

  The City of Kingston is looking to automate the collection of curbside trash and green bins within the next few years, but says the switch will not result in layoffs.

  Politics

  Aug 15, 2023