Notice: As of September 1, GFL Environmental Inc. will be collecting waste and compost carts in Prince County. Collection days will stay the same and carts must be curbside by 7:00 A.M.

Island Waste Management Corporation provides waste management services for all homes and businesses through PEI’s Waste Watch Program.

Let’s work together to keep our Island green!

Collection Calendar

Collection Days

Sorting Guide

Waste Watch FAQ

Sorting Tips

CHRISTMAS WRAPPING PAPER

Paper gift wrap and tissue paper belong in COMPOST (do not worry about tape).  Cellophane, plastic & foil wrap are WASTE.  Bows, ribbons, string...
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Face Masks & Wipes

Face masks & wipes belong in WASTE (even if the package indicates they are 'flushable')!
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Vape Pens and E-Cigarettes

Did you know that an electronic cigarette consists of an atomizer, a power source such as a battery, and a container such as a cartridge or tank....
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Corrugated Cardboard Boxes from Meal & Other Delivery Programs

Corrugated cardboard boxes must not have layers of tinfoil, plastic, Styrofoam, etc. to be recycled.  If your cardboard has one of these components...
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Battery Recycling Reminders

Let's all protect the world we live in together.  Do your part by safely protecting, storing and recycling your end-of-life batteries until you feel...
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Office/Computer Chairs

Office chairs are made from various textiles and a substantial amount of metal.  Because of the metal content, they are recyclable.  Please place...
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Reusable Bags are Waste

Using a reusable bag when shopping is great for the environment.  When the bag is no longer useful, it belongs in WASTE.   Please do not place...
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Recycle More Electrical and Electronic Items for Free

We are pleased to announce that as of 1 August 2021, you can recycle more electrical and electronic items free of charge under the Recycle My Electronics program. Recycle My Electronics is a national recycling program for electrical and electronic items administered by the Electronic Products...

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Twine Recycling Pilot Project

ATTENTION FARMERS:  To increase agricultural plastic recycling on PEI, Cleanfarms and IWMC are collaborating on a pilot project o collect baler twine.  The pilot project will allow us to learn more about twine recycling and hopefully lead to a permanent program. To participate, pick up a...

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CALENDARS for SEASONAL RESIDENTS

Collection calendars for seasonal properties are posted on our Resources page and can be printed as required.   Copies of our most recent newsletter (with six-month calendars) are available at all IWMC facilities and at Access PEI sites.

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SHARPS & MEDICATION DISPOSAL

Due to concerns with COVID-19, some pharmacies may not be accepting returns of sharps and/or medications at this time. Please check with other pharmacies in your area to see if they may accept them and store unwanted medication and used sharps temporarily in a safe place in your home. DO NOT place...

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