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Collection of household garbage is conducted by, and under contract with, the Central Newfoundland Waste Management Authority. For information on policies, procedures, hazardous waste disposal or other inquiries, visit their website, or phone 709-653-2900.
2023 Holiday Schedule ChangesWhen a holiday falls on a Monday, garbage on routes normally serviced that day will instead be collected on the Wednesday of that week.Monday
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Sorting Your Recyclables & Household Garbage:Recyclables must be sorted in transparent blue bags Household garbage must be sorted in clear bags For more information about sorting your recyclables and household garbage please visit:
https://www.cnwmc.com/services/sort-it-households/Note: All garbage placed for collection shall be covered by a metal or plastic container, netting, or a blanket at all times.Suggested methods are:
Residents are reminded that it is the homeowner's responsibility to clean up any garbage remaining after curbside collection. Complete garbage regulations are available at the Municipal Works Department or as a PDF by clicking
Rat Prevention & Control:What residents and business can do to ensure rodent and pest control on private property:
For more information on rat prevention & control click here |
Bulk Garbage Disposal Dates |
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Waste Transfer Station |
The Town of Gander, in partnership with PBO Industrial Disposal Inc., operates a waste transfer station located on McCurdy Drive, next to the Public Works Depot. For a nominal fee, residents may dispose of metals, household garbage, bulk furniture, wood products, drywall and paper products. The waste transfer station will accept materials on the following dates in 2023:January 7th
Operating hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Clean Up Week |
October 16-27, 2023 - All streets will be completed once during each week of the clean-up period. - Clean-up refuse will be collected on the day of your scheduled household garbage collection and must be at curbside no later than 8 a.m. - Refuse must not be put out before, or after, your scheduled dates for clean-up. - Small items must be contained. - Refuse not properly sorted will not be collected. Due to safety concerns and time constraints, it is important that refuse is placed into five (5) separate piles at the curbside as indicated. There will be no curbside collection from homes deemed non-compliant. Pile 1: As per CNWM, Regular household/kitchen garbage and recyclables, in the appropriate clear or blue bag. Pile 2: Metals, including large appliances made mostly of metal. Pile 3: Branches, tied and bundled (Max. 50lb/5ft lengths). Pile 4: Construction and demolition material including wood, lumber, wooden chairs & tables, wooden dresser/desk. Nails must be removed or completely bent into wood. (Max. 50lb/ 5ft lengths). Pile 5: Other refuse, including covered furniture, mattresses and plastic debris. - All loose material (gyproc, glass, shingles, ceramic tiles, etc.) must be in an appropriate container (max. 50lb per container). Vinyl Siding must be bundled - (Max 50lb/5ft lengths). - Broken glass must be clearly marked and properly contained. The following items will not be collected:
Please note: This clean-up event is for Town of Gander residents only; contractor-generated debris or refuse brought in from other communities will not be collected. |
Curbside Giveaway |
October 14-15, 2023.
Participants should place a “FREE” sign on the items placed at the curbside to ensure there is no confusion. Treasure hunters can remove items with a “FREE” sign but should remember to respect personal property when participating.
Property owners are responsible to ensure items are not placed at curbside before 8 a.m. on the first day of the event, and any remaining items are be removed by dusk on the last day of the event. |
Household Hazardous Waste Day |
The Town of Gander will be hosting its annual Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, September 30, 2023, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Steele Community Centre Parking Lot.
This event is sponsored by Central NL Waste Management, and free of charge to residents. For more information, contact CNWM at 651-2930, ext. 9, or visit www.cnwmc.com.
What not to bring:
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Year Round Disposal Services |
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Compost Bins |
MMSB Compost Bins Two types of compost bins are available for purchase:
If you wish to purchase a compost bin, please visit the Town Hall. |
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