Blue box recycling, green bin organics and garbage that is not completed on a regularly scheduled collection day will be collected the following day. Residents are asked to keep their materials out until they are collected.
In some areas, collection marked for Thursday was not completed by Friday night.
Region said that due to staffing shortages collection services are extending into the evening hours.
“We recognize the inconvenience and appreciate the understanding of residents as we work through these challenging times,” said a statement.
Whitby storm impact
Town of Whitby also reminded that due to Monday’s snowfall cancelling waste pickup services, a makeup pickup will be provided Saturday, January 22. Please ensure your garbage/green bins are easily accessible by staff, and don’t block roadways.
Winter set-out tips:
- Place blue boxes, green bin and garbage on cleared parts of your driveway. Do not put them on top of snowbanks or icy patches.
- During heavy snowfalls, waste materials must be set back from the curb approximately three metres. This helps prevent waste materials from being knocked over or buried during snow clearing operations.
- Ensure all garbage is bagged and securely tied, even if it is in garbage cans.
- Ensure all green bin organic waste is bagged in 100 per cent compostable bags.
- Any loose garbage or loose organics will not be collected.
- Please put used single-use face masks and gloves in the garbage.
- Place COVID-19 rapid at-home test kit materials (including plastic tray) in the garbage bag. Place paper (e.g. instructions, box) in the papers Blue Box.
- All waste materials must be at the curb before 7 a.m. on your collection day.
- Blue boxes, green bin and garbage cannot weigh more than 20 kilograms (44 pounds) each.