Why must I have my solid waste carts on the curb before 7:00am on the morning of my collection day? Why can’t I put them on the curb the night before?
There are a several reasons to have your solid waste on the curb at 7:00am on your collection day.

  1. The City’s contractor may have to make schedule adjustments for time to time, so the time in which your carts are collected may change. Not having your carts at the curb first thing in the morning may cause you to miss your collection.

  2. During the winter months, the Municipal Services crews are busy with snow clearing and having solid waste carts are on the street the night before makes the job that much more difficult.

  3. Having the carts on the street the night before also increases the risk that your carts may fall victim to vandalism. The carts are your responsibility and if they are damaged, lost or stolen through no fault of the City, it is the home owner who is responsible for the cost to have them replaced

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1. Will my solid waste and recycling be picked up when my collection day lands on a statutory holiday? What is the garbage collection schedule?
2. Why must I have my solid waste carts on the curb before 7:00am on the morning of my collection day? Why can’t I put them on the curb the night before?
3. What is the cost if my carts are lost, broken, or stolen?
4. How do I know which cart is mine if I get them mixed up with the neighbor’s carts?
5. During the winter months, where do I put my cart?
6. What can I put in my recycle cart?
7. Why can’t I put glass in my recycling cart? It is recyclable.
8. Can I get another solid waste or recycling cart if I need more?
9. What if I have a secondary suite in my residence and I want another set of carts?
10. What if I generate more garbage per week than I can put in my garbage or recycling cart?
11. Will the City’s garbage contractor pick up my garbage if the lid is open a little bit?
12. Is my garbage can bear proof?
13. The larger carts are just too big for my needs; are there any smaller sizes of carts that I can get?
14. I am moving to another home in Williams Lake or out of the City completely. What do I do with my solid waste carts?
15. I am moving into a new home in Williams Lake; how do I get a new set of carts?
16. What if I put non-recyclable items into my recycling cart?
17. Can I put anything I want into the garbage cart?