Fees, Set Out & Bins for Apartments Above Businesses

The 2025 fees outlined below were approved by City Council as part of the 2025 budget process.

Frequency Garbage Bin Size Annual Rate
Bi-weekly Small $306.36
Medium $371.91
Large $505.12
Extra Large $585.89
Weekly Small $371.91
Medium $505.12
Large $716.25
Extra Large $1,150.85

 

Garbage Tags can be purchased online or at Toronto Canadian Tire stores.

 

Type Annual Rate
Bag-Only* (Bi-Weekly) $196.14
Bag-Only* (Weekly) $261.69
Garbage Tag $6.56 each

* Bag-only rates are only available to locations with special approval from the City. Bag-only customers are also required to buy Garbage Tags for each bag they set out.

Customer Type Material Annual Rate
(per unit) 
All Residential (Single and Multi) Oversized items that do not fit in garbage bag or bin $22.39

This is an approved fee providing for the collection of oversized and metal items per single family home and for each multi-residential unit per property location, regardless of whether the service is used.

Bag Program Bin Program
  • Garbage – Use a regular size garbage bag affixed with a garbage tag.Garbage tags must be purchased separately online or at Toronto Canadian Tire stores.
  • Blue Bin Recycling – All recycling must be set out in clear/translucent bags. No garbage tag is needed for recycling.
  • Garbage – All garbage must fit in the City-issued Garbage Bin with the lid closed or properly set out as excess garbage.
For disposal of Oversized & Metal Items, Electronic Waste, & Hazardous Hazardous Waste please speak with your building management.

Bag/Bin Placement

Bags and bins should be set out:

  • as close to the street as possible and free of obstructions
  • clearly visible and accessible
  • away from snow banks.

Set Out Time

Place items out between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.