Solid Waste Management Services is a rate-based program where residents pay fees for the services they receive based on the size of their garbage bin.
The fees pay for more than just garbage collection. They cover the cost for unlimited collection and processing of organics, yard waste, oversized and metal items and electronics. They also fund city-wide litter collection, Community Environment Days, street and park bin collection, Drop-Off Depots, perpetual care of closed landfills and more.
You can opt out of waste collection services temporarily while renovating, demolishing a house or travelling (for six months or more). During your absence, the City will remove your bins. Once you are ready to resume service, you will need to opt back in.
| Small (1 regular sized bag; 75 litres) |
Medium (1½ regular sized bags; 120 litres) |
Large (3 regular sized bags; 240 litres) |
Extra-Large (4½ regular sized bags; 360 litres) |
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| $317.85 rate/year | $385.86 rate/year | $524.06 rate/year | $607.86 rate/year |
| Customer Type | Material | Annual Rate (per home and multi-residential unit) |
|---|---|---|
| All Residential (Single Family Home and Multi-Residential) | Oversized items that do not fit in garbage bag or bin | $23.23 |
Note: The above is an approved annual fee for the collection of oversized and metal items for each single-family home and multi-residential unit, regardless of whether or not the service is used.
A dual-use garbage bin is used for garbage collection every two weeks and recycling collection on alternating weeks. The bins have green lids which assist collection crews in identifying them.
For questions about garbage, contact 311.
For questions about recycling, please visit Circular Materials or call 1-888-921-2686.
A Single-Family Residential Low-Income Relief Program was created to minimize the impact of the removal of rebates on low-income ratepayers. This program offers assistance to seniors or persons living with a disability who have a household income of $60,000 or less and either a small, medium or large garbage bin or bag-only collection.
The Solid Waste Relief Program application will be available in spring 2026. Program eligibility requirements are subject to change when the City Council determines the 2026 tax and rate-supported budget on February 10, 2026.
| Garbage Bin Size | Annual Rebate per Low-Income Property (Approved by City Council) |
|---|---|
| Small | $227.01 |
| Medium | $163.76 |
| Large | $72.41 |
| Extra Large | $0 |
| Bag Only | $215.01 |
An eligible low-income person occupying a unit in a co-operative housing residential building or complex as their principal residence may be eligible to receive an annual solid waste grant amount of $163.76 per unit for taxation years beginning in 2024. Learn how to apply for tax and utility relief programs.