Extra item of garbage allowed after New Year’s Day

NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF THUNDER BAY
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THUNDER BAY – Due to the increase of waste during the holiday season, the City will allow residents to put out a third item garbage with no tag on the first collection date after New Year’s Day.
 
Check your waste collection calendar or visit: thunderbay.ca/garbage
 
Residents are reminded that wrapping paper cannot be recycled because of its high ink content. Wrapping paper must be thrown away in the garbage.
 
Residents are reminded to reduce waste by using the six R’s:
Rethink: Think about waste before you buy - avoid ‘disposable’ products
Refuse: Say no to plastic bags in stores – bring your own instead
Reduce: Take reusable containers and bags instead of disposable ones
Reuse: Charitable organizations and thrift shops can take reusable items you no longer need
Repair: Be handy! Fix items instead of replacing them
Recycle: Recycle everything you can
 
 
For more information, contact the Infrastructure & Operations Dispatch at: 625-2195.