Clear Garbage Bags Policy
Hastings Highlands is committed to providing a high level of service when it comes to your household waste, to
continue this we must transition to clear bags. As of July 1st, 2014 a 3 month phase in educational period will aid
residents and Municipal employees in this change. Dark bags may also be used during this time to use up supplies.
The program is to be in full compliance October 1st, 2014.
Why?
The Municipality needs to ensure sustainable landfill and extend the life of each site, helping to reduce
waste and protect the environment.
Who will this effect?
The clear bag policy applies to all residences and businesses in the Municipality of
Hastings Highlands. Clear bags are required for all waste left for curbside collection and
all waste taken to the Municipal landfill sites for disposal.
Non-compliant bags put out for curbside collection will be tagged and left. The notice directs resident to the
Municipal web site for more information. Non-compliant bags taken to a landfill site will be refused unless
resident takes the opportunity to remove recycling from the bag.
Getting Started!
All garbage must be placed in clear bags. Clear tinted bags are permitted however
black/dark green bags are NOT permitted.
One small solid colour plastic bag (such as a white kitchen catcher bag, plastic grocery
bag etc.) will be permitted in each clear garbage bag for personal items.
Items accepted for curbside collection and landfill recycling –follow Recycling Reminders
Aluminum clean aluminum foil, pop cans, pie plates,
rinsed pop cans…flatten if possible…don’t put inside
other cans
Glass bottles & jars, clear & coloured
Plastic bags (film plastic) grocery, retail, dry cleaning,
bread, rinsed milk pouches
Plastic jars, sandwich bags-cleaned, containers & soft
drink bottles…flattened
Steel food & beverage cans and tins (soup, juice, etc.)
empty aerosol cans, empty rinsed/dried paint cans
Cardboard SEPARATED…NOT TO BE PLACED IN CLEAR
BAG…flattened boxes, pizza boxes, egg cartons, brown
paper bags & tied.
Polycoated SEPARATED..NOT TO BE PLACED IN CLEAR
BAG…drink boxes, paper coffee cups, milk & juice
cartons all go with paper products
Paper SEPARATED…NOT TO BE PLACED IN CLEAR
BAG…writing paper, flyers, phone books, magazines,
catalogues
Styrofoam meat & bakery trays, egg cartons, coffee
Please ensure items are thoroughly rinsed
cups, fast food containers
Items NOT accepted for curbside collection and landfill recycling include;
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Hazardous waste propane cylinders, paint cans, motor oil containers
For additions information or questions please call the Municipality at 613-338-2811.