Waste management information guide coming to homes

During March, the 2008/2009 Waste Management Guide will be delivered to Peel households that receive curbside waste collection services.

A separate guide, customized to the waste disposal needs of apartments and condominiums, will also be delivered in March.

Both guides contain important information about the Region's waste collection programs, as well as the services offered at Peel's network of Community Recycling Centres.

"Residents are encouraged to hang on to their guide for easy reference throughout the year," commented Dave Gordon, manager of Waste Planning for the Region of Peel. "The information contained in the guide will serve as the first source of information on the Region's waste management programs and services."

Contents of the guide include: • Curbside collection services - Everything you need to know about the Region's curbside waste collection services, including a holiday and exemption period schedule, green bin and blue box tips, yard waste information and other collection guidelines. • Multi-residential collection services - Essential program information for residents living in apartments and condominiums, including specialty collection services and important recycling information. • Recycling Guide - Achart listing acceptable and not acceptable blue box items. • Garbage tag, blue box and green bin pick-up locations - A complete listing of the distribution outlets throughout Peel offering garbage tags for purchase. The list also includes locations where residents can purchase or exchange recycling boxes, green bins and kitchen containers. • Community Recycling Centres - This section provides a detailed look at the services and disposal options offered at Peel's network of Community Recycling Centres.

Residents who do not receive their guide by the end of March should call the Region at (905) 791-9499 to obtain a copy.