GARBAGE COLLECTION

Household Garbage Collection

Regular household garbage is collected once a week from Tuesday to Friday with each street receiving collection on a specific day.  Items that can be collected include any item that can be contained in a garbage bag, not to exceed 50 lbs in weight.  Garbage bags should be placed by the curb not later than 8:00 a.m. on the morning of collection. Link to your regular garbage day schedule.
 
Collection Days and Statutory Holidays

For statutory holidays, alternate collection days are used.  These days are also listed in the Bulk Garbage Schedule Brochure.  

Covering of Household Garbage

A by-law was adopted by the City in 2003 requiring residents to cover their garbage during the months of April 1 to November 30 each year by using a container, net, blanket or tarpaulin on th day of collection.  This container or covering must be removed from the curb no later than 8:00 p.m. on your scheduled day of collection.  Garbage not covered will not be collected.  If the garbage is torn open and City crews are required to return for cleanup, a fee will be charged to the owner of the property.  Please see Schedule of Rates and Fees. By working together, we can help keep our City clean!

 Proper Disposal of Syringes & Sharp Items

Concern has been raised regarding the number of employees who have been injured as a result of needles, syringes, etc. that are disposed of improperly.   These items or bags that have been sprayed with bleach can cause serious personal injury. Please ensure proper disposal of syringes or sharp items to prevent injury to our sanitation workers.

Proper Disposal of Animal Feces

Residents are advised that animal feces must be double bagged and distributed among various bags rather than placed all in one bag. This would ensure that crews responsible for the collection of our city refuse are not unduly exposed to unsanitary waste. Our garbage trucks are high compaction units, and a bag of animal feces literally explodes when compressed with the end result causing possible injury and creating unsanitary conditions that pose a health problem to employees and the public.

 Fiber Reycling Program

In October 2005 the City implemented a mandatory fiber recycling program for all Mount Pearl Households.  Paper and cardboard products must be separated from regular garbage and placed in CLEAR BAGS for collection on your regularly scheduled garbage collection day.  The CLEAR BAGS must be placed at the curb next to your regular garbage bags. See link below.

 

Bulk Garbage Program

A special collection of bulk garbage takes place during the months of May, August and October.  To ensure maximum efficiency, the City is divided into five zones and each zone is scheduled for collection on a specified day during the months bulk garbage is collected.  A pamphlet containing the bulk garbage collection schedule is delivered to all residents in January of each year.  To find your specific collection days check out the link to our Bulk Garbage Schedule.