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NOTICE: Monday, September 2
A reminder that there will be no collection on Monday, September 2. If your collection would typically take place on Monday, it will now take place on Saturday, September 7. All IWMC offices (including Waste Watch Drop-off Centers) are closed on Monday, September 2....
NOTICE: New Cart Collector in Prince County
As of September 1, 2024, GFL Environmental Inc. will be collecting waste and compost carts in Prince County. Collection days will stay the same (see our collection calendar for more details). As always, carts must be curbside by 7:00 A.M. on your scheduled collection...
Spring Cleanup 2024
Spring Cleanup schedule is the same Island wide. Drivers have the entire week to collect material. Therefore, the Spring Cleanup collection may not be on your regular cart day. Please place your spring cleanup material curbside by 7 a.m. on the dates indicated below:...
Christmas Tree – Goat Program
Have a *real* Christmas tree that needs disposal? Good news – goats love them as a treat! Consider dropping your tree off at a participating goat farm for a fun and delicious (for goats) solution. Just make sure your tree is free from any ornaments, twine, or tinsel –...
Christmas Tree Collection – January 2024
A reminder that if you require tree pick-up at the end of your driveway, please note these instructions: Remove all decorations. Do not place tree in a bag. Place curbside by 7 a.m. Monday, January 8, 2024 Your tree may not be collected at the same time as your cart,...
Holiday Sorting At The Source
Christmas Cards, Packaging and Gift Wrapping Items Wrapping paper usually goes in compost (don’t worry about a little bit of tape) but foil and cellophane goes in waste. Box board (gift boxes, etc.) goes in compost, not recyclable. Corrugated cardboard boxes...
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.
Remembrance Day Notice
Please note that in observance of Remembrance Day, ALL IWMC facilities (including Waste Watch Drop-off Centers) will be closed on Saturday, November 11th. IWMC offices (including the Charlottetown office and Tignish Customer Service Centre) will be closed on Monday,...
Fall Cleanup 2023
Fall Cleanup schedule is the same Island wide. Drivers have the entire week to collect material. Therefore, the Fall Cleanup collection may not be on your regular cart day. Please place your fall cleanup material curbside by 7 a.m. on the dates indicated below:...
IWMC Virtual Open House Presentation
On Tuesday, October 3rd, Island residents were invited to participate in a Virtual Open House to discuss the IWMC 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. . This event was streamed live in three locations for those who could not access Zoom. Montague: Cavendish Farms Wellness Centre...
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