When is garbage and recycling collected? Are there bag limits or sorting rules?

Garbage & recycling — Kugluktuk, Nunavut: Solid Waste Management By-Law No. 351

In the Hamlet of Kugluktuk, Nunavut, garbage & recycling rules are set by Solid Waste Management By-Law No. 351, verified 2026-09-29. Fee: Monthly fee: Residential $50.00, Housing Units $100.00, Commercial $300.00, Economic $500.00. Collection schedule: minimum of 2 times per week. Container or bag limit: approved containers provided by the Hamlet; regular plastic garbage bags no larger than 76cm x 97cm (30" × 38").

Solid Waste Management By-Law No. 351 adopted bylaw

collection schedule	minimum of 2 times per week	s. 3.8
sorting required	yes	s. 6.1
container or bag limit	approved containers provided by the Hamlet; regular plastic garbage bags no larger than 76cm x 97cm (30" × 38")	s. 3.1, s. 3.2
accepted or banned	Dead animals, furniture, appliances, metal, wood, dangerous materials excluded from regular collection.	s. 3.11, 4.1, 5.1, 9.1
fee	Monthly fee: Residential $50.00, Housing Units $100.00, Commercial $300.00, Economic $500.00	s. 14.1, Schedule A

scout note

Regulates collection and disposal of garbage and waste in Kugluktuk. Sets terms and conditions for users, establishes monthly residential collection fees and tipping fees (Schedule A), defines waste categories, and provides for fines up to $1,000 (individual) or $5,000 (corporation). Passed February 2022.