The City of Martensville recently reminded residents that bins put out on the street for recycling and garbage pick-up should not be overfilled, and that lids should be able to close in order for Loraas to efficiently conduct pick-up.
Last week, numerous bins throughout the community were not picked up due to being too full, therefore, an additional garbage pick-up was done throughout the community for any bins that had been missed. If bins were still overflowing, they would once again be skipped.
“Going forward, to guarantee pick-up, please ensure lids can be closed on garbage, recycling and organic bins. Have your cart out and accessible by 7am on your collection day as collection times can vary,” the City of Martensville stated via social media.
Bins that are overfilled are not picked up due to the fact that collection requires clear, safe access and overfilled bins create the risk of the contents spilling onto the street, or the equipment itself.
If you have an abundance of refuse, or recycling, you are able to order additional bins through Loraas with a pre-paid annual subscription. You can also take extra cardboard and paper to the Loraas Landfill, located on Lutheran Road, south of Martensville, for no additional fee. The landfill is also available to dispose of household garbage, large items, yard and garden waste, construction materials and more for a fee. Items such as tires, electronics, paint, batteries, used oil and oil containers, chemicals, pesticides, flammables, propane tanks and other prohibited materials are not accepted at the landfill.
One garbage bin and one recycling bin are provided by the City of Martensville as part of your annual taxes, and there is an organics collection bin available throughout May – October for a fee that is added to your monthly utility bill.
For more information regarding waste, recycling and organics bins, and requirements for pick-up, visit www.martensville.ca.
