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!

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Waste Watch FAQ

Spring Cleanup

Apr 30, 2026

Yard Debris Collection Residential Yard Debris collection takes place Island-wide the week...

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Sorting Tips

Home Exercise Electronics

In case you missed it: PEI's recycling program has expanded to include home exercise equipment and electronics used for sports and physical fitness....
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Medical Sharps

Did you know medical sharps and needles should NEVER be placed in Waste Watch Carts or Blue Bags? FREE sharps containers are available at...
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White Plastic Bags

Did you know coloured plastic bags are NOT accepted in waste carts? Help keep our staff safe by minimizing contact with potential hazards....
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Rotisserie Chicken Containers

Chicken bones go in your Green Cart. If the container has a recycle symbol with a #1-5, it goes in Blue Bag #2. No symbol? Then it's black cart...
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Aluminum Foil

Did you know, Aluminum Foil is RECYCLABLE? If it's clean, place it in Blue Bag # 2 with your containers. If it's dirty, it goes in the black cart....
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Pizza Boxes

Even with grease, pizza boxes are RECYCLABLE! Remove food and liners, flatten/bundle with corrugated cardboard, place under blue bags.
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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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Website Interruption Alert

Please note that we are anticipating an interruption in access to the P.E.I. Waste Watch Collection Days and Waste Watch Collection Map website from Monday, April 27th until Friday, May 1st. If you require access to information such as your collection schedule, please reach out to a member of our...

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COLLECTION UPDATE: February 24 (9:24 AM)

ISLAND WIDE: Due to weather conditions, all collections across Prince Edward Island are CANCELLED and will be rescheduled for Saturday, February 28th. Please ensure your items are curbside on Saturday, February 28th by 7 AM. . IWMC OFFICES: All IWMC offices and facilities, excluding Murray River...

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