NOTICE TO RESIDENTS: UPCOMING CHANGES TO SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DEPOT SERVICES – EFFECTIVE JUNE 1st, 2023
As of June 1st, 2023 we will be introducing a bag tag program and bag limits at curbside, as follows:
Residential curbside waste: 2 bag limit (no bag tags required for the first two bags). 40 lbs per bag and size maximum of 30” x 38”. Clear bags required. 2 additional bags will be permitted per week to a total of 4 at curbside, however the additional two bags must each be tagged with a bag tag.
Bag tags cost $3.50 per tag and will be available to purchase at the Municipal Office or at the Transfer station site.
Commercial curbside waste: 8 bag limit (no bag tags required, no additional bags permitted at curbside). 40 lbs per bag and size maximum of 30”x38”. Clear bags required.
Recycling is mandatory and must be separated from waste. There are no bag tags required for recyclables and there are no bag limits for recyclables.
Commercial entities using front end bins for curbside service should contact the Municipality at 705-377-5726
Containerized household and commercial pickup for the Municipality of Central Manitoulin occurs weekly on Wednesday. Private lanes will not be travelled. Items are required to be curbside by 6:00 a.m. As of May 1st, 2013, Recycling pickup is every Wednesday, but alternating between the products being picked up as follows according to the Waste & Recycling Schedule below.
Week 1: Fibers (Cardboard and Paper)
Week 2: Comingle (Plastics and Cans)
NOTE: GLASS OF ANY KIND, STYROFOAM, GARBAGE, GROCERY, MILK OR BREAD BAGS, GIFT WRAP OR PLASTIC FILM ARE NOT RECYCLABLE CURRENTLY. FOR FUTHER INFORMATION CALL THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE.
Household and commercial garbage MUST be placed in clear or translucent garbage bags. Smaller, opaque bags (e.g. “Kitchen Catchers”) may be placed within the larger clear bag. The maximum weekly weight limit is 18 kilograms or 40 pounds. Segregation of recyclable materials is MANDATORY.
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Municipality of Central Manitoulin
6020 Highway 542, P.O. Box 420
Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S0
Tel: 705-377-5726
Fax: 705-377-5585
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