Flat utility rates

The annual fireline fee is for the unmetered water line that exists for fire protection. It goes towards maintaining our fire system to ensure water is available if there is a fire.

We charge these annual flat utility rates for properties that receive the City’s biweekly (every other week) garbage collection service.

Important note When flat-rated utility services change after the annual utility or main property tax bill, we will recalculate the charges before the next annual billing. This may result in a new bill being issued.

Houses must use the City’s biweekly (every other week) garbage collection service.

Houses include:

• Single-family dwellings with or without basement suites
• Laneway houses
• Non-strata duplexes
• Converted single-family dwellings

We provide a minimum size and quantity of garbage bins to houses based on the number of dwelling units.

Learn how to manage your existing bins

The annual rate we charge is based on the size and quantity of bins we service at the property. Review garbage bin rates

Important note When flat-rated garbage utility services change after main property tax bill, we will recalculate the charges before the next annual billing. This may result in a new bill being issued.

Strata duplexes must use the City’s biweekly garbage collection service.

We provide each dwelling unit in a strata duplex with a minimum single 75-litre bin. 

 Manage your existing bins garbage bins

The annual rate we charge is based on the size and quantity of bins we service at the property. Review garbage bin rates

Information icon When flat-rated garbage utility services change after the annual utility or main property tax bill, we will recalculate the charges before the next annual billing. This may result in a new bill being issued.

Rowhouse owners may request the City’s biweekly garbage collection service at the applicable rates.

We provide each rowhouse with a minimum single 75-litre bin. 

However, we encourage rowhouse owners or occupiers to share bins and consolidate their garbage service. This saves residents money and allows for more optimal use of our resources which results in a more efficient and reliable service for all customers. 

We provide a minimum size and quantity of shared garbage bins based on the number of rowhouse dwelling units for each property. 

 Manage your existing bins garbage bins

The annual rate we charge is based on the size and quantity of bins we service at the property. Review garbage bin rates

Important note When flat-rated garbage utility services change after the annual utility or main property tax bill, we will recalculate the charges before the next annual billing. This may result in a new bill being issued.

Owners of multi-unit residential buildings and commercial buildings may request the City’s biweekly garbage collection service. We provide this service at our discretion if it is compatible with our operation.

If approved, we provide a minimum size and quantity of garbage bins based on the number of dwelling units for each property. 

 Manage your existing bins garbage bins

The annual rate we charge is based on the size and quantity of bins we service at the property. Review garbage bin rates

Important note When flat-rated garbage utility services change after the annual utility or main property tax bill, we will recalculate the charges before the next annual billing. This may result in a new bill being issued.

We have collected garbage weekly from a limited number (about 1%) of multi-unit residential and commercial properties. This service is no longer available as of September 2025.

Learn more about the changes coming to weekly garbage collection

We service green bins every week, except in January and February when we service them every other week.  

Important note When flat-rated utility services change after the annual utility or main property tax bill, we will recalculate the charges before the next annual billing. This may result in a new bill being issued.