One Bag Limit: Good for the Environment

The City of Hamilton is taking a bold move towards more responsible and more sustainable management of its waste. Starting March 30, in an effort to achieve 65 per cent diversion from landfill, residents will be allowed to set out one container of garbage each week and, if needed, one clear plastic bag of garbage. A container is defined as either a non-returnable plastic garbage bag weighing not more than 23 kilograms OR a rigid reusable container with a volume of less than 135 litres, weighing not more than 23 kilograms. Operations If collectors find three containers or more: the third, fourth, fifth, etc. containers will be left at the curb. A sticker will be placed on one of the remaining containers. If collectors find two containers and one of them is NOT a clear plastic bag: one container will be stickered and left at the curb. If collectors find one container and one clear plastic bag but the majority of the materials in the clear plastic bag are blue box and green cart material, and these items are visible: the clear bag may be stickered and left at the curb. Grace Periods During the one week following New Years Day, Victoria Day, and Thanksgiving Day, all households across the city will be allowed to place up to three (3) containers of garbage at the curb for collection. These containers do not need to be clear plastic bags but must fit the description in our definition of a container. Special Consideration Policy If someone has a medical condition or if there are three or more children under the age of five in one household, residents can call 905 546-CITY (2489) or email wastemanagement@hamilton.ca for special consideration to allow them to place up to three (3) containers at the curb. Personal information is collected, used and distributed under the authority and in accordance with MFIPPA and PHIPA laws. For more information about the ONE container limit, please visit www.hamilton.ca/waste