Extra Bag of Garbage allowed after New Year’s Day

Thunder Bay – Due to the increase of waste during the holiday season, the City will allow households a third item of garbage at the curb, without a tag, on the first collection date after New Year’s Day.
Wrapping paper cannot be recycled because of its high ink content and must be thrown away. Wherever possible, residents are reminded to reduce household waste by using the six R’s:Rethink: Think about waste before you buy. Avoid ‘disposable’ products.
Refuse: Say no