Curbside waste exemption

The Region of Peel is offering its residents a twoweek exemption period for waste collection following the Labour Day holiday from Tuesday, Sept. 5 to Friday, Sept. 15.

During the curbside waste collection exemption period, residents may place unlimited quantities of acceptable waste at the curb on their scheduled collection day. No garbage tags will be required for this period only.

"This two-week exemption period gives residents the chance to get rid of waste that has accumulated over the summer months," said Ben Shepherd, manager of waste collection and processing. "Residents can get a fresh start for the fall without having to purchase garbage tags."

As part of the Three Bag Standard Program, the Region of Peel offers three curbside waste collection exemption periods each year. The next curbside waste collection exemption period occurs after Christmas, from Wednesday, Dec. 27 to Friday, Jan. 5, 2007.

Residents should note that regular drop-off fees will apply at all community recycling centres during the exemption period.

The Region of Peel provides municipal waste management services to more than 350,000 households, including apartments and multiresidential dwellings, in the Cities of Brampton and Mississauga and the Town of Caledon. For more information on the Region of Peel's waste management programs and services, call 905-791-9499 or in longdistance areas of Caledon call 905-584-2216, free of charge. Visit their Web site at peelregion.ca/waste.