News Release: May 15, 2019
New Changes to Peel’s Garbage Exemption Period
Brampton, ON (May 13, 2019) – The Region of Peel’s Garbage Exemption Periods have changed. The new dates for 2019 and early 2020 are:
| Old Dates | New Dates |
|---|---|
| May 2019 (two weeks following Victoria Day holiday) |
June 17-28, 2019 |
| September 2019 (two weeks following Labour Day holiday) | September 16-27, 2019 |
| December 2019 (Christmas/New Year) |
January 27-31, 2020 February 3-7, 2020 |
Check your downloadable waste collection calendar at peelregion.ca/waste to find out your new garbage exemption dates.
During an exemption period there is no maximum amount of acceptable (check the website for a full list) garbage you can put on the curb. Garbage bag tags are not required during exemption periods.
Each excess garbage bag cannot:
- Weigh more than 20 kg (44 lbs).
- Be larger than 66 cm (26 in) wide and 90 cm (35 in) high.
- Be smaller than 30 cm (12 in) wide and 30 cm (12 in) high.
Place your extra garbage out on your garbage collection day, not on your recycling collection day. Put your excess garbage close to but not on top of your garbage bins, leaving at least 1 m (3 ft.) of clear space between your extra garbage item(s) and your bins.
Media Contacts
Sangeeta Sundaresan
Communication Specialist
Region of Peel
905-791-7800 x 7963
About Peel Region
In 2024, Peel Region marks its 50th anniversary. Peel Region works with residents and partners to create a healthy, safe, and connected Community for Life for approximately 1.5 million people and over 200,000 businesses in Brampton, Mississauga and Caledon. Peel's services touch the lives of residents every day. For more information explore peelregion.ca and follow us on X @regionofpeel and Instagram @peelregion.ca.
On December 13, 2023, the Ontario government announced that Peel Region will not be dissolved, and that Bill 112 legislation will be updated to reflect service delivery in Peel. Services for residents and businesses will continue without interruption. For updates and more information, visit Peel's transition page.
