Special Support Programs

 If you have any questions about these programs please contact the City at 311.

Diaper waste

We have two programs for families with children under the age of four in diapers:

  • Rebate for using cloth diapers (PDF, 77 KB) 
  • Garbage container limit exemption for diaper waste (PDF, 112 KB) 
    • If the application is approved, you will have the option to receive every other week collection of two (2) clear bags of diapers per child under the age of 4 or to receive weekly collection of one (1) clear bag of diapers per child under the age of 4.
    • Children's Diaper Waste Container Label (PDF, 2 MB) is a sticker that may be placed on an approved garbage container dedicated to clear bags of children's diapers only.

You must register for the programs and agree to participate in the City's waste diversion and recycling programs. 

Medical waste

We can provide garbage bag tags for extra waste due to medical circumstances (PDF, 147 KB) such as incontinence products or unrecyclable medical packaging.

If the application is approved, you will have the option to receive every other week collection, or weekly collection of tagged bags of medical waste only.

You must register for the program and agree to participate in the City's waste diversion and recycling programs. 

Pet waste

We have options for you if you're unable to include your pet waste within your current garbage (10% pet waste to 90% garbage.

  • Apply for a garbage container limit exemption for pet waste (PDF, 264 KB).
  • Purchase garbage bag tags for cat litter box waste. Make sure that the portion of cat feces to litter is approximately 10% feces to 90% litter/garbage. 
  • Get a rebate to purchase a dog waste digester (PDF, 85 KB) and manage your dog waste right at home. We provide a rebate of up to $50 per household.
  • Deliver extra garbage directly to your landfill site. Please advise the landfill attendant if you're disposing of full bags of pet feces. They may place the bags in a designated area to avoid odours or to reduce potential messes.
  • Consider hiring a company that will pick up your dog feces directly from your yard. Simply search for a service provider directly on the internet.

Home Visits

Let’s Sort It Out Together! Resident can now request a home visit from a solid waste expert to learn about the tools and resources that will lead to successful management and reduction of household waste as well as learn more about support programs and waste diversion options offered by the City. 

We can also sort through your garbage, blue box and green cart with you to show you what goes where!

For more information or to request a visit, please call 311 or contact wastemanagement@greatersudbury.ca.