Mandatory Covering of Garbage in Effect April 1

Residents of St. John’s are reminded that the St. John’s Covering of Garbage Placed for Collection By-Law requires garbage put out for collection in all areas of the city be covered from April 1 to Nov. 30 each year.

Metal or plastic watertight containers, a net or a blanket may be used to cover your garbage. Garbage must be completely covered. Other materials including tarpaulins are not acceptable covering materials and are not permitted to be used.

Residents are also reminded that garbage is not permitted to be put out for collection before 6 a.m. on the scheduled collection day and must be out by 8 a.m. when collection begins.

These measures are in place to reduce the amount of litter on city streets, in our parks and open spaces. Please do your part to help reduce litter.

For more details on garbage collection and curbside recycling services please visit curbitstjohns.ca or contact Access St. John’s at 311 or (709) 754-CITY (2489).

For further information:
Access St. John’s
Phone: 311 or (709) 754-CITY (2489)