Rates effective as of January 1, 2025 as per the Rates and Fees Bylaw.
Solid waste (garbage, recycling and organics) collection is billed bi-monthly as part of your utility bill. Below is a breakdown of the costs and options for single-family, multi-family and the ICI sector.
Note: Use the rates below to calculate your fee per billing period if you do not have the standard service. (Final cost must include a garbage, recycling, organics and Eco Centre fee)
| Cart and Bag Fees | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 120L Garbage Cart | $17.60 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 240L Garbage Cart | $35.25 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 240L Recycling Cart | $12.00 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 360L Recycling Cart | $13.25 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 120L Organics Cart | $17.60 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| 240L Organics Cart | $20.75 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| Eco Centre Fee | $11.60 | Per bi-monthly billing period |
| Excess Garbage Bag | $5/bag | For times you exceed your weekly garbage limit. Bags are available at the Municipal Centre, Recreation Centre, Sobeys and Safeway |
| Cart Change Fee | $25.00 | Per cart/occurrence |
| Penalty Fees | Rate | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Arrears Notice (5 working days after penalty date) | $35.00 | Per occurrence |
| Transfers to taxes (2 weeks after date of arrears notice) | $50.00 | Per occurrence |
| Penalties on all amounts in arrears | 4% penalty | On penalty date, which is the 1st of the following month |