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What if I am not physically able to get the cart to the curb?
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- You can fill out an exemption form and attach a signed note from a heath care practitioner. To get your exemption form click here, or you can call 311 to have one mailed out to you.
How much garbage can the cart hold?
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- The 240 litre carts can hold approximately 4 standard sized garbage bags.
Who is responsible for the cart?
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- The City of St. John’s maintains ownership of the cart.
- Responsibility for the cart rests with the property owner.
- Property owners will be charged for the replacement of carts that are vandalized, stolen or lost.
- The City will only replace carts without charge to property owners if the cart is defective, or has been damaged by the City’s collection efforts.
Where should I store my cart?
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- There are many places you can store your cart including:
- -inside a garage, shed or outdoor storage unit;
- -in your backyard, or under a covered porch or balcony;
- -at the front or side of your home, garage or fence.
- Store your cart as close to the house as possible.
- City employees are available to work with you, or your property manager to find site-specific solutions for storing your carts.
My newly built home doesn’t have a cart – what should I do?
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- Please call 311 or email curbit@stjohns.ca to request a garbage cart.
Is there a fee for this service?
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- No. The program is included in the City of St. John’s Operating Budget.
- Responsibility for the cart rests with the property owner.
- Property owners will be charged cost recovery for the replacement of carts that are vandalized, stolen or lost.
- The City will only replace carts without charge to property owners if the cart is defective, or has been damaged by the City’s collection efforts.
Do I have to take a cart?
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- Household garbage will only be collected from a City issued garbage cart.
- If a property owner decides not to use the City’s garbage collection service, they can call 311 and the City will arrange to have the cart removed from the property.
- If you need a medical exemption from using the automated garbage cart, Click Here to get an exemption form, or call 311 to have the form mailed out to you.
What are the benefits of automated garbage collection?
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- Improved Service to Residence
- The new wheeled carts are very durable and easy to handle. Instead of lifting your garbage to the curb you simply wheel your cart to the curb. We can also collect your garbage faster.
- Safer
- The new automated collection system will provide a safer working environment for the collection staff and reduce lost time due to injury and accidents.
- Environmental Benefits
- The amount of litter on our streets, as well as odor and pest problems caused by garbage will be reduced.
- Increases the amount of recycling placed at the curb which creates new resources, new jobs, reduces green house gases, and extends the life of the Landfill site.
How does automated garbage collection work?
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- Residential households in automated garbage collection areas have been supplied with a specially designed wheeled garbage cart.
- On collection day, residents wheel their cart to the front of their residence for collection. Important Note: Recycling and yard waste bags must be placed at the curb at least 1 metre (3 feet) away from the garbage cart.
- The City then empties the cart using trucks equipped with a mechanical arm.
Who can take material to the Household Hazardous Waste Facility?
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- All residential households from the Eastern Region of the province.
- It is not for private businesses or other organizations. These groups are required to arrange to have a licensed hauler remove hazardous chemicals from their work sites.