2009 GARBAGE COLLECTION FEES

GARBAGE COLLECTION & DISPOSAL FEES

7.1        An annual flat rate of $72.77 per domestic and commercial premise shall be charged as an area rate (not included in mill rate) under miscellaneous charges on the tax bill.

Commercial premises, excluding home occupations, have the option of purchasing additional two-bag units at a cost of $72.77 per year for each unit, up to a maximum of ten bags (five units) picked up weekly.

Commercial bags in excess of the weekly option chosen are subject to the bag-tag fee noted in section 7.2.   

Religious institutions have the option of an exemption from the annual flat rate fee provided they sign a waiver confirming that they will not receive either garbage or recyclable pickup service.

7.2        The bag tag fee is $3.00 for each garbage container exceeding the two-bag limit for domestic and commercial premises.                                                                                                  

7.3        Every domestic and commercial premise in the Municipality shall be charged for collection whether they participate in the collection or not.