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Home/...Waste & RecyclingCurbside CollectionAbout the Carts

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Each property in Grey Highlands will receive the same number of carts.                    

Cart sizes were based on the average volume of waste and recycling Grey Highlands residents dispose of.

Recycling:

The recycling cart is the one with the yellow lid.            

Garbage:

The garbage carts is the one with the green lid.          garbage cart  

Dimensions:
CartsCapacityLengthWidthHeight

Recycling

(yellow lid)

95 gallons 34.5" 25" 44"

Garbage

(green lid)

64 gallons 26" 24" 41.5"

 

Extra Material:

All waste and recycling must be contained within the carts provided by the Municipality to receive collection. Extra waste outside of the carts will not be collected. Cart lids must be fully closed to ensure collection. For more information related to extra carts, please contact the Environmental Services Department at 519-986-2811 x246.

 

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