Garbage
& Recycling
The City of Miramichi enacted By-law 114 in January 2022 that changed the way waste is collected. Since the new by-law went into effect, over 6,000 tonnes of waste have been collected and 820 tonnes of recyclables have been diverted from the landfill.
Residential waste is only picked up from city approved 360 litre garbage containers. Additional bags of garbage can be disposed by affixing a sticker to it. Stickers can be purchased for $2 each at City Hall, Miramichi Police Station, and Public Works office, Petro-Canada locations, and N&J Convenience.
FAQ’S
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Yes, the City can refuse to accept items if not sorted, packaged or placed properly for collection.
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You are permitted one 360 litre city approved garbage bin and/or up to 4 medium garbage bags with stickers. The contents of any individual bag shall not exceed 50lbs.
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Bulky items (couches, chairs, etc.) and white goods (stoves, fridges or freezers) will be picked up the first full week of the month. You do not have to schedule or register the pickup. Limit of 1 item per pickup.
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Please affix a sticker to the item and it will be picked up the first full week of the month. Limit of 1 item per pickup.
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Outside of curb-side pick-up, surplus bags of garbage can also be dropped off at Fero’s compound at 108 Whalen St. during regular business hours. These bags must be tagged with a sticker.
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You should have your bins at the curb by 6 a.m. All waste/recyclables not collected have to be removed by 10 p.m. the same day.
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Yes, you can be fined anywhere from $140 to $2,100.
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The City of Miramichi pays for the collection and disposal of waste by the weight of the waste. By limiting the amount of waste a resident is allowed to dispose of through the collection process, the City of Miramichi is able to control the cost of collecting and disposing of waste. Additional anticipated benefits are: (1) Help the City of Miramichi to reduce costs; (2) Help protect the environment for years to come; (3) Help to encourage recycling; (4) Help to reduce landfills; and (5) helps put all garbage where it belongs.
