Fees & Set Out for Schools & City DACs
The 2020 rates and fees outlined below were approved by City Council on December 17, 2019.
Curbside Garbage Bin Collection
| Frequency | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Bi-weekly Curbside collection | $543.46 per cart |
| Weekly Curbside collection | $1,086.93 per cart |
Note: Collection frequency is pre-determined by City staff. You are not able to request bi-weekly collection if existing collection is weekly. Applicable only to curbside customers.
Front-End Container Garbage Collection
| Type | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| per lift per Cubic yard (Un-Compacted) | $14.95 |
| per lift per Cubic yard (Compacted) | $29.92 |
Premium Green Bin Organics Collection
Once-per-week organics collection is included as part of regular service. More frequent service is considered Premium Green Bin Organics Collection and is subject to an annual fee.
| Frequency | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| 2 times per week | $431.53 |
| 5 times per week | $1,618.25 |
| 6 times per week | $2,157.66 |
Note: Premium Organics Collection is only available to curbside customers and must be approved by Solid Waste Management Services staff.
Daytime Collection: Place items out before 7 a.m.
Nighttime Collection: Place items out between 6 and 9 p.m.
Premium Organics Service:
- 2 times per week – Regularly scheduled collection day + Saturday
- 5 times per week – Monday to Friday
- 6 times per week – Monday to Saturday
Approved front-end customers must:
- Unlock chains and padlocks on containers, ensure containers are free from contaminating items and open and secure service gates by 7 a.m.
- Ensure containers are in the approved location and position and not obstructed by other containers, vehicles, bulky items, etc.
- Monitor containers daily to prevent overflow problems.
- Ensure all containers are marked (e.g. R1, R2, G1, G2, etc.) Markings should be a minimum of six inches high and positioned on the front of each container. The owner(s) shall be solely responsible for maintaining the containers in good order.
- Place containers so that the slot/front of container faces the collection truck with the wheels locked.
- Check each container daily and remove contaminating items (any item that is not part of the City’s recycling program).
Approved curbside customers must:
- Place items curbside at appropriate collection times.
- Ensure containers are free from contaminating items.
Note: Damaged carts will be replaced free of charge for curbside customers.