When will my household waste and recycling be collected?
Both household waste and recyclables will be collected on a weekly basis on the same day as your regularly scheduled collection day.
How will my household waste and recycling be collected?
Two bins – a grey one for household waste and a larger blue bin for recyclables – will be delivered to your home at no cost. One vehicle, using automated technology, will pick up and empty both bins. To see how the new system will work, see the video above.
What can I recycle?
Download the Recycling Guide.
Do I have to sort my recycling?
No. Sorting of recyclables is not necessary. However, do not tightly pack recyclables in the blue bin. Do cut down corrugated/card board down.
Where do I place the bins?
Place bins at least two feet apart with the blue bin on the left side of the grey bin. Make sure both bins are two feet from the curb or gutter line and that the lids open towards the street. In the winter, place the bins in an open area at the end of your driveway.
What do I do if the bins are too heavy for me?
Bins should be tilted and wheeled to the curb, not carried.
Where do I place the bins if I have no driveway?
Place the bins in front of your home, closer to the street side.
Do I have to place both bins out at the same time?
Yes, if you have recyclables and waste.
What if I have no recyclables? Do I still have to place the blue bin at the curb?
No.
Environmental solutions at work!
Our municipality owes its existence to the initiative and efforts of prospectors by the names of Harry Preston, Sandy McIntyre and Benny Hollinger, who in the early 1900′s discovered gold. Financiers Noah and Henry Timmins were responsible for the development of the Hollinger Mine and, thus, the name Timmins came to the forefront and has been our proud designation ever since. 
