It actually might take several weeks before you get your snazzy new thingamabobber. Let the anticipation build!

NEWS RELEASE

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF SAULT STE. MARIE

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Beginning this week, the City of Sault Ste. Marie will roll-out its automated waste collection program. New waste carts will be delivered to residents and placed at the end of driveways by GFL Environmental; a process that will take several weeks to complete. One cart will be provided free of charge to each residence.

Instructions for the use of the carts will be included upon delivery and will be placed under the lid of each cart. Roll-out carts cannot be used until July 2.

“GFL provides automated waste collection services to many municipalities across North America and we’re proud to bring this service to the City of Sault Ste. Marie," says John Martella, District Manager, GFL Environmental.

The City’s Public Works team has been studying the routes to ensure efficiency of pick-up. Scheduled collection day for some residents may have changed. If your day has changed you will receive information from the City confirming your new day or you can visit www.saultstemarie.ca/collectioncalendar to verify.

“We are committed to providing a safe, environmentally responsible and efficient waste collection service for our municipality,” says, Susan Hamilton Beach, Director of Public Works. “The new automated waste collection service will provide added convenience for residents, minimize litter on local streets and reduce safety risks for staff during the waste collection process. Roll-out carts are more maneuverable and safer for residents because there is no carrying or lifting of heavy garbage bags or carts."

In order for carts to be collected it is important to leave at least one metre (3 feet) of clearance between the cart and any obstacles such as parked cars, poles, leaf and yard waste bags and recycling containers. Carts should be placed on a flat surface near the edge of the curb or end of the driveway on collection day. Residents should place their cart out at 7 a.m. to ensure pickup.

For more information visit www.saultstemarie.ca/garbagecarts, contact Public Works at 705- 759-5201 or email pwt@cityssm.on.ca.

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