Collection Interruptions

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 18, 2025

Due to weather conditions, all collection routes Island-wide are cancelled for February 18, 2025. As the alternate collection day for Islander Day (Monday, February 17) is scheduled for Saturday, February 22, there will be no alternate collection day arranged for the...

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Collection Update: January 30, 2025

Due to road conditions, collection routes in West Prince, East Prince (except the City of Summerside), Central Region, and Eastern Region are cancelled for Thursday, January 30. An alternate collection will take place on Saturday, February 1. Please be sure to have...

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Collection Update: January 20, 2025

Due to road conditions, all collection routes Island-wide are cancelled. An alternate collection will take place on Saturday, January 25. Please be sure to have your carts curbside by 7 A.M. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your...

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Collection Update: January 6, 2025

Due to road conditions, cart collections for Highway 313, Morell, Melbourne, Lorne Valley, and surrounding areas are cancelled today.  Collection drivers will return on Saturday, January 11 to complete the areas. Please be sure to have your carts curbside by 7 A.M. We...

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Collection Update: December 24, 2024

Due to mechanical issues, collections scheduled in the Eastern Kings Region, such as Savage Harbour and Canavoy, will not be completed today. The incomplete collections will be done on Thursday, December 26 (Boxing Day). Carts must be curbside by 7 A.M. to ensure...

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Collection Update: December 5, 2024

Due to road conditions, Central Region cart collections were not completed today.  Collection drivers will return on Saturday, December 7 to complete the roads/areas. Please be sure to have your carts curbside by 7 A.M. We apologize for any inconvenience this may...

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Collection Service Update

We are aware that some collections were not completed on Friday, November 1, 2024. Missed collections from Friday will be completed on Monday, November 4, 2024.

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Collection Update: February 24, 2024

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

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Collection Update: Eastern Kings – Feb 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. At this time, all other...

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Collection Update: Eastern Kings – Feb 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.* We are unable to offer...

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