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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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Annual Fall Clean Up |
Dates for the 2023 Fall Clean Up are October 16-27, 2023.
The residential clean-up procedure is as follows:
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 includingwood, 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 appropriate container (max. 50lb per container). - Broken glass and other 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 |
2023 dates are to be determined.
By placing your unwanted, but reusable items, to the curb, they could become someone else’s treasure. Residents should place a “FREE” sign on the items at the curbside to ensure there is no confusion. Treasure hunters can remove items with a “FREE” sign but should remember to respect people’s property when participating. Treasures should not be placed at curbside before 8 a.m. on the first day. Treasures not retrieved by others must be brought back in by dusk on the last day. Examples of “treasures” to set out for the giveaway include books, CDs, DVDs, furniture, small appliances, sports equipment, toys, tools, and construction materials. |
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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