Chatham-Kent residents who don't get their garbage picked up at the curb, will have to follow some new rules in the new year.
Starting January 1, 2025, all municipal waste depots, formerly referred to as 'transfer stations', will operate under a new Waste Depot Access Program, the municipality said in a notice.
Non-curbside residents should have received a package containing a letter with the program details, two valid Municipality of Chatham-Kent Waste Depot Access Permits, and a sheet of 12 Municipality of Chatham-Kent Bulk Item Vouchers.
The municipality advised that the permits must be presented upon entry at all waste depots to dispose of non-curbside household waste. The permits allow for disposal of up to six garbage bags per week and unlimited household recycling.
The vouchers permit the disposal of one bulk item. Of the 12 provided, three are valid from January 1 to March 31, three are for April 1 to June 30, three work from July 1 to September 30, and three are viable between October 1 to December 31.
The permits and vouchers expire every year on December 31.
Residents will have a designated waste depot based on their civic address. Anyone unsure of which depot they should use can find more information here.
Any non-curbside resident who hasn't received a package should contact the municipality. Staff advises that you have proof of address readily available.
No changes are being made to the eligibility criteria for using municipal depot services.
Anyone is able to use waste depot services to get rid of items such as scrap metal, white goods, used oil, tires, and electronic waste. Excess household waste can be taken to the Wallaceburg and Harwich depots for a fee.