St. John's changing the trash regulations

Beginning on January 1, 2022, the City of St. John's will be changing the trash regulations. All garbage put at the curb must be in clear, colourless bags. Residents will be permitted one 'privacy' bag per week.

Councillor Sandy Hickman said, "currently only 46% of recyclables placed at the curb for collection are put in blue bags – the other 54% are being put in garbage bags."

Councillor Maggie Burton said, "at Robin Hood Bay, a tonne of garbage costs $82 to dispose of, while a tonne of recyclables costs only $22."

Residents will still need to put recycling in blue bags.