Get ready for Peel’s fall garbage exemption

By September 6, 2022Issues, Resources, Ward 1

September 6, 2022

The Region of Peel’s Garbage Exemption period will take place from September 12 to September 22.

During a garbage exemption period:

  • There is no maximum amount of acceptable garbage you can put on the curb.
  • Garbage bag tags are not required.
  • Extra garbage is collected only on your garbage collection day, not recycling day.

To find your garbage exemption day:

In order to be picked up, an extra garbage bag cannot:

  • Weigh more than 20 kg (44 lbs).
  • Be larger than 66 cm (26 in) wide and 90 cm (35 in) high.
  • Be smaller than 30 cm (12 in) wide and 30 cm (12 in) high.

Check the list of acceptable items, and other important details at peelregion.ca/waste.

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About the Region of Peel

The Region of Peel works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 175,000 businesses in the cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon. Peel’s services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca and follow us on Twitter @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.