CONTAINER LIMIT
PROGRAM DETAILS
ONE Container Limit on Garbage
As of April 5, 2010, waste collection crews will collect no more than one container of garbage per week per household.
A container is defined as either a non-returnable plastic garbage bag weighing not more than 23 kilograms OR a rigid reusable container with a volume of less than 135 litres, weighing not more than 23 kilograms.
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Operations
If collectors find more than one container, teh extra containers will be left at the curb. A sticker will be placed on one of the remaining containers.
Grace Periods
During the one week following New Years Day, Victoria Day, and Thanksgiving Day, all households across the city will be allowed to place up to three (3) containers of garbage at the curb for collection.
Other Options
Garbage can be taken to one of the City’s three Community Recycling Centres year-round. Fees apply.
Furniture and other big household items are collected during the dates listed on the 2010-11 waste collection calendar.
Special Consideration Policy
A special consideration policy is available for households with someone who has a medical condition, if there are three children or more under the age of five in one household, registered home day cares or agricultural businesses. To apply for the special consideration, you can fill out the online form by clicking here or:
call 905 546-CITY (2489)
or email wastemanagement@hamilton.ca
to enquire about receiving special consideration. Those receiving special consideration are allowed to place up to three (3) containers at the curb each week, if needed. Personal information is collected, used and distributed under the authority and in accordance with MFIPPA and PHIPA laws.
Special Consideration application forms are available in PDF format here: