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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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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2024 Fall Cleanup is Complete!

2024 Fall Cleanup is Complete!

Thanks for your participation in our 2024 Fall Cleanup! Year-Round Options for Yard and Garden Debris Disposal: Up to two bundles, compostable bags, or open containers can be placed curbside during bi-weekly cart collection. The only exception to this is during the collection suspension for yard...

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Waste Collection Safety

Waste Collection Safety

Waste collection workers have one of the most hazardous jobs in North America. To keep both waste collection workers and residents safe, there are important tips everyone should follow. Curbside Collection Safety Tips Separate sharp waste: When disposing of sharp objects and broken glass, please...

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