Automated Garbage Carts
Automated Waste Collection Program
Automated Waste Collection is here in the Town of Barrhead. It's a cleaner, safer, and smarter way to collect waste. Low Density Residential use black wheeled waste carts while High Density Residential, Businesses, and Institutions will receive collection bins. The automated trucks empty the carts and bins using a mechanical arm, making collection safer for our workers.
All single family homes and duplexes are provided a black automated waste cart. Follow these steps to ensure collection.
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1. PARK IT On the street with the wheels 1m (3ft) away from the curb or shoulder if there is no curb |
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2. POINT IT Position the cart with the arrow on the lid pointing towards the street |
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3. SPACE IT Leave at least 1m (3ft) of space around all sides of the cart. An arm’s length is roughly 1m. |
Cart DO's | Cart DON'Ts |
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Lost or Damaged Carts
Collection carts are provided by the Town to every single-family residence or duplex unit. They are the responsibility of the resident to care for. If a cart is destroyed or lost, the resident must reimburse the Town in the amount of $100 before they will be provided with a new cart. If a cart has suffered minor damage, in most cases the Town can conduct repairs.
Contact the Town Office at 780-674-3301 or town@barrhead.ca for cart concerns, repair requests, or for replacement.