Collection Cancellations

IWMC’s top priority is the safety of our Island residents and teams. Therefore, there are times when it becomes necessary to cancel collections.

Your understanding and cooperation during these circumstances are greatly appreciated.

 

COLLECTION UPDATE: February 24, 2024

Due to road conditions, some alternate collections scheduled for Saturday, February 24 may not be completed as planned. 

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Collection drivers are working hard to navigate the roads safely, but not all routes can be serviced at this time. We are unable to reschedule collections for today’s cancelled routes.

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Residents whose carts haven’t been collected by end of day will have the 2-bag limit waived during the next scheduled collection to compensate for the missed collection.

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We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your patience and understanding.

 

COLLECTION UPDATE: February 15, 2024

EASTERN KINGS
Due to weather conditions, Eastern Kings County (from Route 307 to East Point) scheduled for Thursday Collection are cancelled for today.
An alternate collection day of Saturday, February 17th will be in place for these residents.
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At this time, all other routes Island-wide will proceed as scheduled.
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We apologize for any inconvenience the cancellations may cause and thank you for your patience and understanding.
Residents with questions regarding the cancellation can contact IWMC Customer Service Team by dialing 1-888-280-8111 or by email at info@iwmc.pe.ca.

COLLECTION UPDATE: February 7, 2024

EASTERN KINGS
For Wednesday, February 7th, all Eastern Kings Region collections are cancelled except for the Town of Souris.
*All other collections scheduled for Wednesday, February 7th, are proceeding as normal, including the Town of Souris.*
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We are unable to offer an alternate collection day for this cancelled route.
Residents affected by this cancellation will have the excess bag limit of 2 bags per collection waived during the next scheduled collection to compensate for the missed collection.
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To read the full cancellation update for Wednesday, February 7 – please click HERE.

COLLECTION UPDATE: February 6, 2024

ISLAND WIDE
Due to weather conditions, all collections Island-wide scheduled for February 6, 2024, are cancelled.
Due to the storm and cancelled collections on February 5, please note there will be *no alternate collection day* arranged for the cancelled collections on February 6.
Residents affected by this cancellation will have the excess bag limit of 2 bags per collection waived during the next scheduled collection to compensate for the missed collection.
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To read the full cancellation update for Tuesday, February 6 – please click HERE.

 

COLLECTION UPDATE: February 5, 2024

ISLAND WIDE
Due to weather, ALL COLLECTIONS Island wide are cancelled for February 5, 2024 and will be rescheduled for Saturday, February 10th, 2024.
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To read the full cancellation update for Monday, February 5 – please click HERE.

 

COLLECTION UPDATE: February 3, 11 AM

EASTERN REGION

Due to road conditions, the alternate collection day of Saturday, February 3rd for the Eastern Region is cancelled. Unfortunately, there will not be an alternate collection day for this cancelled collection.
Areas include: Morell, Cardigan and surrounding areas.

Eastern Region residents are encouraged to save their garbage meant for this collection for the next scheduled pick-up. A reminder that excess bags can be placed next to your cart for collection.

To read the full cancellation update for Saturday, February 3 – please click HERE.