Source: City of Brandon Media Release - May 5, 2023
It’s the time of year for yard clean-up and gardening. Throw those leaves, grass clippings, old potting soil, and organic waste into your green bin and help divert it from the landfill.
Green Cart Signup Terms and Conditions
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT DOCUMENT.
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE AGREEING.
All participants must adhere to the following terms and conditions:
1. At this time there are no fees for participating in the Green Cart Program. It is also currently done on a voluntary basis.
2. Each participating single-family dwelling unit and multi-family property with up to six (6) dwelling units will be entitled to receive one (1) green cart.
3. Each green cart is to be provided by the City of Brandon to participants of the Green Cart Program. The cart remains the property of the City of Brandon.
4. Contamination of the green cart will result in two (2) warnings. On the third (3) instance, the Solid Waste Section will retrieve the cart and participation in the program will be discontinued.
5. Plastic bags are not allowed. Bagging is not required, however, compostable bags are recommended, as is the participant’s responsibility to keep their cart clean and free of odours.
6. Participants will be asked to provide feedback to the City on this project to ensure continuous improvement and to assess future opportunities. Feedback may be gathered using; surveys, questionnaires, focus groups, etc.
7. Carts must be removed from the collection point within twenty-four (24) hours of collection in accordance with by-law # 6965 of the City of Brandon.
8. Compost/green carts are assigned to a person, not an address. If you move, please contact the Solid Waste Section so the cart can be removed.
9. Residents with a property size greater than 15,000sf may qualify for a second cart. Please contact us for further information.
These terms and conditions are subject to change.
Sign up online for the City of Brandon's Green Cart Program here.
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