| collection schedule | Residential 1–5 units (outside BIA): garbage every other week, organics weekly, yard waste every other week (17 seasonal events), Christmas trees weekly throughout January. BIA properties: garbage and organics twice weekly. Multi-residential 6+ units: varies. | Schedule "E", Tables 1–7 |
| sorting required | yes | s. 3.1.2: "All Collectable Waste shall be set out in the Approved Container for the specific waste stream" |
| container or bag limit | City-issued carts required; residential 1 unit = 1 garbage cart (up to 3 carts for 4–5 units); max 20 kg, 120 L or 240 L per garbage cart; 120 L organics cart; extra garbage requires Garbage Tags. | Schedule "E", Table 1; s. 1.5.34; s. 1.5.35 |
| accepted or banned | Accepted in organics: food scraps, pet waste, plant-based kitty litter. Banned: hazardous, pathological, liquid, electronic waste, bulky items, tires. | Schedule "B"; Schedule "D" |
| fee | Waste Management Facility drop-off fees set out in the Fees By-law; no curbside collection fee stated in this by-law. | s. 7.1.6: "pay the appropriate fee for that type of Waste as set out in the Fees By-law" |
scout note
Regulates curbside garbage, recycling and organics collection within the City — set-out rules, container requirements and collection-day compliance.