By Staff
August 6, 2014
BURLINGTON, ON
The Region has put in an “enhanced curbside waste collection” services for the areas of Burlington hardest hit by starting Thursday, August 7, 2014.
On their regularly scheduled collection day, residents in Burlington Collection Areas one through eight (1-8) will not be limited to the usual three-bag limit. The restrictions for bulk waste have also been lifted to help with clean-up efforts.
“We are committed to working with the City of Burlington to assist residents after Monday’s storm,” said Gary Carr, Regional Chair. “Waste collection is an important Regional service and we will continue to monitor how we can further respond as clean-up efforts continue over the coming weeks.”
In order to assist with the clean-up, residents are asked to observe the following Regional waste collection guidelines:
Bags/containers of garbage are not to exceed 23 kilograms (50 pounds).
Flooring, including carpet, is to be bundled in maximum two-by-four foot lengths.
Insulation should be placed in a standard garbage bag only.
Any plastic sheeting and loose drywall debris should be placed in a standard garbage bag/container.
Waste material is to be placed curbside no sooner than 5:00 p.m. the day before the scheduled collection day.
Note: acceptable bulk waste collection materials remain the same during the enhanced waste collection period, and these do not include building and construction materials such as drywall and wood panelling.
