Temporary Changes to Waste Collection in Tecumseh
At the Regular Meeting of Council on April 28, 2020, Council approved temporary changes to the Town’s Waste Collection to accept an additional two (2) bags of household waste per week until May 28, 2020.
“We have heard from a number of residents that are home more and seeing an increase in their household waste,” said Gary McNamara, Mayor of Tecumseh. “We reached out to Windsor Disposal Service to address this increase and we feel that this will help alleviate some of the impact on residents during this time.”
This temporary change means residents may place an additional two bags of household waste out on garbage day. The bags must be tied at the top, be less than 50 pounds (27 kilograms), be placed next to the hard sided container not on top, and not contain sharp objects, paint batteries or other hazardous waste. It is also requested that residents be cognizant of the increase in urban wildlife and pests seeking new areas for food and that food waste be put in hard sided containers to prevent attracting rodents or other wildlife. Existing hard sided containers must meet weight restrictions as outlined in the Town’s Collection Calendar. WDS will not collect containers that are outside the size/weight limits as directed.
Renovation debris is not accepted at curbside collection and will not be picked up. This includes materials placed in a hard sided container or in bags. WDS reserves the right to reject any waste they deem not acceptable or unsafe for collection. There are no exceptions and containers/bags will be left curbside.
“We know that this time has provided residents with an opportunity to clean around the house or complete outstanding projects,” said Phil Bartnik, Director Public Works and Environmental Services. “However the additional two bags does not take away from the materials that are unacceptable for collection. We ask that residents remember this when placing materials out for collection and hold onto them until the transfer stations re-open for public drop off.”
White goods like appliances must be registered for collection and residents may do so at 519-735-2184 ext. 142. Furniture like mattresses, bookshelves or dressers is acceptable and be placed at the curb for regular pick-up. If residents see anyone dumping waste in Town they are encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 with details on the vehicle including license plate, make and model.
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Media Contacts:
Phil Bartnik, Director Public Works & Environmental Services, 519-735-2184 Ext. 148
Kirby McArdle, Manager Roads & Fleet, 519-735-2184 Ext. 144