Automated Garbage Collection

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In May 2019, carts will be delivered to the remaining households required to use the City-issued automated garbage carts. For information on the program and to see if your property is included in Phase II, go to curbitstjohns.ca and look up your address in the “schedules” section. Residents with questions about the program can email curbit@stjohns.ca or call 311 or 754-CITY (2489).

Information on this page is related to the consultation process which took place in 2017.


What is automated garbage collection?
Automated garbage collection consists of specially designed wheeled carts, and collection vehicles equipped with articulated arms. Residents place these carts in designated spots on the curb and a single operator picks up and dumps the carts using an articulated arm controlled from the truck cab. The carts are used for garbage only. Recycling collection remains unchanged.

Carts are owned by the City and assigned to each property. They have large wheels that are easy to roll over curbs, gravel, snow, they are made from durable plastic and have a life span of 15-20 years and come with a 10-year warranty. Residents are responsible for keeping their cart clean and secure and are required to use a City-issued cart.

The size of the cart was decided upon following the engagement process.

Implementation of automated garbage collection began in 2018.



In May 2019, carts will be delivered to the remaining households required to use the City-issued automated garbage carts. For information on the program and to see if your property is included in Phase II, go to curbitstjohns.ca and look up your address in the “schedules” section. Residents with questions about the program can email curbit@stjohns.ca or call 311 or 754-CITY (2489).

Information on this page is related to the consultation process which took place in 2017.


What is automated garbage collection?
Automated garbage collection consists of specially designed wheeled carts, and collection vehicles equipped with articulated arms. Residents place these carts in designated spots on the curb and a single operator picks up and dumps the carts using an articulated arm controlled from the truck cab. The carts are used for garbage only. Recycling collection remains unchanged.

Carts are owned by the City and assigned to each property. They have large wheels that are easy to roll over curbs, gravel, snow, they are made from durable plastic and have a life span of 15-20 years and come with a 10-year warranty. Residents are responsible for keeping their cart clean and secure and are required to use a City-issued cart.

The size of the cart was decided upon following the engagement process.

Implementation of automated garbage collection began in 2018.