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News Release: October 18, 2019

Election signs can be dropped off at any Peel Community Recycling Centre - free of charge

Brampton, ON (Oct 18, 2019) – The Region of Peel advises all candidates who will contest the federal elections on October 21, 2019, and residents, to properly dispose of signs after the elections. They can be recycled free of charge at any of the Region’s Community Recycling Centres (CRCs).

Election signs will not be collected curbside and are not accepted in apartment recycling containers.

It is the responsibility of the candidate’s campaign office to remove their signs by the following dates and times:

• Signs in Brampton must be removed by 9:30 p.m. on October 24, 2019
• Signs in Mississauga must be removed by 11:59 p.m. on October 23, 2019
• Signs in Caledon must be removed by 9:30 p.m. on October 24

If residents prefer to recycle the signs prior to removal by the candidate’s campaign office, they must separate the three main types of signs, corrugated plastic, paperboard and plastic film, from their associated hardware (e.g. Nylon zip ties, metal staples, wooden stakes, metal “O” rings and dirt/debris), to qualify for free drop off.

When taking election signs to a Community Recycling Centre, residents must keep them separate from other recycling and waste materials to meet the dedicated load free drop-off criteria.

Vehicles and/or trailers containing only materials accepted free of charge are categorized as dedicated loads. The entire weight of a mixed load is subject to drop-off fees. There is a $5.00 flat rate for loads up to and including 50 kg (110 lbs.). Loads greater than 50 kg (110 lbs.) are charged 10 cents per kg.

Use the how to sort your waste tool or see a complete list of acceptable items.

Media Contacts

Lisa Dhillon
Communication Specialist
Region of Peel
905-791-7800 ext. 4386