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Lost/Missing/Stolen Containers

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Lost/Missing/Stolen Containers - Frequently Asked Questions

Lost/Missing/Stolen Green Carts

  • The Town of Petawawa will replace a lost/missing green cart if it can be determined that the green cart fell inside the collection truck.
     
  • The lost/missing green cart may be replaced with a new or used (refurbished) green cart.
     
  • The municipality will seek reimbursement from the Collection Contractor for the lost/missing green cart.
     
  • If a new owner of a residential property/unit discovers the previous owner did not leave the assigned green cart, it is recommended the new owner seek reimbursement from their realtor as the green cart, yellow bin, and kitchen bin should be listed as chattels under the agreement of purchase and sale for the residential property/unit.
     
  • The Town of Petawawa is not responsible for replacing stolen green carts.

Lost/Missing/Stolen Yellow Bins

  • The Town of Petawawa does not replace lost/missing/stolen yellow bins.
     
  • If a new owner of a residential property/unit discovers the previous owner did not leave the assigned yellow bin, it is recommended the new owner seek reimbursement from their realtor as the green cart, yellow bin, and kitchen bin should be listed as chattels under the agreement of purchase and sale for the residential property/unit.

Lost/Missing/Stolen Kitchen Bins

  • The Town of Petawawa does not replace lost/missing/stolen kitchen bins.
     
  • If a new owner of a residential property/unit discovers the previous owner did not leave the assigned kitchen bin, it is recommended the new owner seek reimbursement from their realtor as the green cart, yellow bin, and kitchen bin should be listed as chattels under the agreement of purchase and sale for the residential property/unit.

Lost/Missing/Stolen Blue Bins

  • The Town of Petawawa does not replace lost/missing/stolen blue bins.
     
  • The Town of Petawawa does not provide blue bins to residential properties/units.
     
  • Residents may use other open top reusable containers (i.e. laundry basket, Rubbermaid container) or place paper recycling inside a cardboard box for collection.

Lost/Missing/Stolen Refuse Collection Containers (Garbage Cans)

  • The Town of Petawawa does not replace lost/missing/stolen refuse collection (garbage cans) containers.
     
  • The Town of Petawawa does not provide refuse collection containers (garbage cans) to residential properties/units.
     
  • Residents may use plastic garbage bags instead of refuse collection containers (garbage cans) for collection.

Containers are available for purchase at the Town Office:

Green Cart - $99.00

Yellow Bin - $55.00

Kitchen Bin - $11.25

Blue Bin - $14.15

Mesh Nets - $9.25

*All taxes are included in the above-noted prices.

Standard Operating Procedure - Container Replacement

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