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Christmas Tree Drop-off Sites Open Boxing Day

The City will once again recycle natural trees from Dec. 26 - Jan. 12, grinding the trees into wood chips to be added to the compost pile at the City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Facility. Compost is given away each spring to beautify residents' lawns and flower gardens. 

“Natural Christmas trees are recyclable,” said Jason Sherband, Manager of the City’s Solid Waste & Recycling Services Section. “The City’s nine Tree Drop-off Sites open on Boxing Day. Recycling the tree has become an eco-friendly...

Holiday Waste and Recycling Collection Changes

Garbage and recycling collection dates for all residents and businesses will change for the weeks of Dec. 21 and Dec. 28, as there is no collection on Friday, Dec. 25, 2020 or Friday, Jan. 1, 2021.

 

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New Dates Over Holidays:

 

Area 1 – BLUE Cards

 

Monday, Dec. 21

Monday, Dec. 28

Area 2 – ORANGE Cards

 

Tuesday, Dec. 22

Tuesday, Dec. 29

Area 3 – GREEN Cards

 

Wednesday, Dec. 23

Wednesday, Dec. 30

Area 4 – PINK Cards

 

Thursday, Dec. 24

Thursday, Dec. 31

 

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Protect Your Collector – Do Not Place Loose PPE Items in Garbage Cans

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Thunder Bay residents are reminded to “Protect Your Collector” and not place loose items – especially used personal protective equipment (PPE) such as disposable masks and gloves –in trash cans.

“Our waste collection crews have encountered loose PPE items in garbage cans,” said Jason Sherband, the City’s Manager of Solid Waste and Recycling Services. “Although it is tempting to toss items straight into the can, this poses a significant health and safety risk for...