Island Waste Management Corporation provides waste management services for all homes and businesses through PEI’s Waste Watch Program.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Labourer/Inspector – Dingwells Mills
Island Waste Management Corporation is seeking interested applicants for the position of...
PEIG-6265: Pest Control Services, IWMC Facilities
This Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) is an invitation by Island Waste Management Corporation...
PEIG-6263: Ozone Depleting Substances Inspection and Recovery Services, IWMC Facilities
This Request for Proposals (the “RFP”) is an invitation by Island Waste Management Corporation...
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What is Recyclable on PEI?
On PEI, recyclables are collected once a month. Homeowners must use transparent, plastic blue bags for loose recyclables. Bags must be securely tied and be within 50 lbs. Bulky recyclables and corrugated cardboard can be placed at curb beside the blue bags. There is no limit to the material...
Battery Safety
Batteries make our lives more convenient and are considered safe to use, however, under some circumstances you may encounter batteries that look a little off. Such batteries might be swollen, corroded, leaking, or showing burn marks. These are not healthy batteries, and they must be handled and...
Collection Suspension for Excess Yard and Garden Material
Please be advised the collection suspension for excess yard and garden material placed beside the compost cart for pickup comes into effect on Tuesday, October 10. Yard and garden material such as leaves, branches, twigs, weeds and other plant debris will be collected during Fall Cleanup. The...
February 18 – National Battery Day
On National Battery Day, let’s remember the importance of recycling batteries! Big steps have already been made. In fact, in PEI, 88% of consumers are aware of battery recycling and 62% actively recycled batteries in 2021. Through Waste Watch Drop-Off Centers and other collection points working in...
2021 Waste Reduction Week: Textile Tuesday
Today we are celebrating Textile Tuesday as a part of the 20th anniversary of Waste Reduction Week in Canada. North Americans send 9.5 million tonnes of clothing to landfills each year. With the rise of fast fashion since the early 2000s, consumers have been accepting the lesser quality of the...