New waste pickup options for townhouses
There isn't a one-size-fits-all solution for waste collection, especially for townhouses.
Based on previous feedback from townhouse residents, we're offering your townhouse complex new waste pickup options.
We’ve asked townhouse board of directors and property managers to choose a new waste pickup option for your complex.
You can look up your board of directors with your townhouse corporation number.
Review the pickup options and what was considered
- Review the waste pickup options your Board of Directors chose from for your complex.
- Review the waste service aspects that were considered for making a final decision.
Townhouse waste pickup options
The board of directors for your townhouse complex will use your feedback to choose a new waste pickup option. Each of these options will make storing your waste easier and more convenient.
Recycling
Your complex will choose either recycling bags or bins.
If your complex chooses bins for recycling, then you can choose a small, medium, or large recycling bin for your household unit.
Garbage
You can choose a small, medium, or large garbage bin for your household unit.
Organics
Small and medium-sized organics bins are new options for townhouses, in addition to the large bin that's currently available.
Your board of directors will choose one organics bin size for your entire complex.
Once your board makes their decisions:
- You, as a resident, will choose your bin size for garbage or recycling (or both).
- Your board of directors will still choose the green bin size for the entire complex.
If none of these options are suitable:
- Your complex can stay on bag-based collection for garbage and recycling.
- Your board of directors will still choose the green bin size for the entire complex.
Waste service aspects that were considered
Sizes and types of bins
Your new waste pickup options offer bins in varying sizes. Learn more about the different sizes and how they impact your waste collection.
Organics bins
Small (46 L)
Medium (80 L)
Large (100 L)
Garbage bins
Small (120 L)
Holds approximately 1 – 2 bags of garbage.
Medium (240 L)
Holds approximately 3 – 4 bags of garbage.
Large (360 L)
Holds approximately 4 – 5 bags of garbage.
Recycling bins
Small (120 L)
Holds approximately 2 blue boxes.
Medium (240 L)
Holds approximately 4 blue boxes.
Large (360 L)
Holds approximately 6 blue boxes.
New waste service timeline
Your new waste pickup option will be rolled out over a few months in stages.
Stage 1. Board of directors engagement End of 2021 (Complete)
Peel Region has engaged with your Board of Directors and Property Management to share the new waste pickup service options and to help them better understand their decision-making process for this change.
Stage 2. Resident engagement (Complete)
We’ve shared this service change initiative with townhouse residents, telling them what it's about and how they can help to make the best decision for their complex.
Your Board of Directors and Property Managers have contacted you about sharing your feedback.
Stage 3. Resident participation in decision-making (Complete)
Your Board of Directors has invited you to participate in the decision-making process. Peel Region has supported you and your Board of Directors and Property Management by providing updates and answering your questions.
Stage 4. Final decision Early 2023
Based on your feedback, your Board of Directors will choose the best pickup option for your complex and complete the selection form by January 31, 2023.
Stage 5. Rollout
Once your Board of Directors finalizes their decision, Peel Region will share details on when and how your new waste pickup option will be implemented.
Waste bin option update
After careful consideration, the Townhouse Waste Collection Conversion Project has been paused until 2026. If you have a question or concern, please contact your Property Manager or Board of Directors (or both), or email the Waste Management Team. We thank you for your understanding.
Contact us
The Region of Peel will be working directly with your townhouse complex board of directors and property management. If you have questions about the new waste pickup options, contact your property manager.
Email the Waste Management Team for further inquiries.