Peel's garbage exemption period is from Sept. 11 - 22

Brampton, ON (September 5, 2023) - Peel Region’s fall garbage exemption period is from September 11 to 22, 2023.

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 on your recycling collection day.

To find your garbage exemption day:

• Check your collection calendar.
• Sign up to receive free weekly collection reminders by email, text message, or phone call.

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.

Media contact

David Martino 
Communications Coordinator
Peel Region