Changes Are Coming To Spring + Fall Cleanup

Changes are coming to Spring and Fall Cleanup – but not until Fall 2024! More information will be coming in 2024 and will be made public through the IWMC website, IWMC social media and local papers.

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...

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...
February 18 – National Battery Day

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...
2021 Waste Reduction Week: Textile Tuesday

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...

Updated Sorting Guide

We have updated our Sorting Guide. The guide is available here. It contains basic sorting information and disposal instructions in a print-friendly format in case you wish to print a hard copy to have on hand. For more detailed sorting and disposal instructions,...