News release: February 1, 2021
Garbage tags now available online
BRAMPTON, ON (February 1, 2021) – Residents in Peel are reminded that as of February 8, the additional 2-bag limit for excess garbage will end. Garbage tags will be required to dispose of excess garbage.
Garbage tags are available online and residents can visit the Region of Peel website to order their garbage tags. Residents can also order garbage tags by phone by calling 905-791-9499 or 905-584-2216 for Caledon residents.
Residents can use either the old garbage tags (orange) or the new garbage tags (yellow) until further notice.
As a reminder:
- Garbage tags cost $3 each. Minimum purchase of 5 tags (or 1 sheet)
- Single tags are not sold
- Tags will arrive by mail, but delivery may take longer due to the COVID-19 pandemic
- Put excess garbage out only on your garbage collection day
- Garbage tags must be used to dispose of excess garbage bags
Residents can also take their excess garbage to any Peel Community Recycling Centre (CRC) for drop-off. Disposal fees apply. CRCs only accept credit or debit cards. No cash accepted.
For more information on how to set out excess garbage, check peelregion.ca/waste
Media contacts
Sangeeta Sundaresan
Communication Specialist
Region of Peel
Tel: 437-225-4898
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
