I'm afraid that this change will result in illegal dumping.

Illegal dumping is a frustrating behaviour and unfortunately, it is not a new phenomenon. The City of Greater Sudbury has one of Ontario's most convenient and comprehensive roadside collection programs that includes unlimited weekly collection of leaf & yard trimmings, blue box recyclables, green cart organics and large furniture appliances and electronics.

In addition to the generous roadside collection programs, there are no tipping fees associated with the delivery of divertible items such and leaf & yard trimmings or appliances at the landfill site and for non-divertible household garbage, residents in private motor vehicles are provided with a weekly 50 kg tipping fee exemption.

There is simply no excuse for this behaviour and in fact, it seems like those who engage in it put in more effort than would be required if they simply made use of all the available waste programs we have in place.

Should you come upon an illegal dumping, please call in the location and details to 311 so that the appropriate staff can resolve the matter.