Collection Services for Large Apartments and Condos
Residents living in apartments with seven or more units are allowed the following:
Service | Collected | Maximum amount per week |
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Garbage | Every-other-week | Two bags or cans per unit to a maximum of 24 bags / cans per building. Size limits for bag / can Garbage tags cannot be used for extra bags. |
Grey Box / Cart | Weekly | Unlimited (One Grey Cart per 11 units recommended) |
Blue Box / Cart | Weekly | Unlimited (One Blue Cart per 20 units recommended) |
Green Bin / Cart | Weekly | Unlimited (One Green Cart per 30 units recommended) |
Recycling programs for eligible apartment buildings
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Textile donation / recycling (indoor only)
The donation or recycling of textiles is available to eligible to apartment buildings that have a superintendent onsite.
Interested property managers or superintendents can call the Waste Info-Line at 905-356-4141 or toll-free at 1-800-594-5542 for more information and to determine eligibility.
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Electronics recycling
Electronics recycling is available to eligible apartment buildings that have a superintendent onsite.
Interested property managers or superintendents can submit a request for more information and to determine eligibility. A waste management staff person will be in contact to schedule a site visit.
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Battery recycling
Battery collection is available to eligible apartment buildings. The program provides buildings with collection pails for residents to put their used batteries for recycling.
Interested property managers or superintendents can submit a request for more information and to determine eligibility. A waste management staff person will be in contact to schedule a site visit.
How to get carts and kitchen catchers
Property managers and superintendents are responsible for buying recycling and green carts, and replacing broken carts. To order or replace a Blue, Grey or Green Cart:
- Order carts online
- Print the cart order form and return by mail, fax or email
At the start of each recycling program, units will receive an introductory letter and information package. To get in-unit kitchen catchers to support your Green Cart program, call the Waste Info-Line at 905-356-4141 or toll-free at 1-800-594-5542.