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Monday 8am - 4pm Tuesday 8am - 4pm Wednesday 8am - 4pm Thursday 8am - 4pm Friday 8am - 4pm

IWMC PEI

IWMC is the crown corporation responsible for the Waste Watch Program on PEI. Visit iwmc.pe.ca/rc to download the Recycle Coach app.

Waste Watch is a three stream waste diversion program serving all Island homes, businesses and organizations.

06/03/2026

One of the most common sorting mistakes? Corrugated VS Non-Corrugated Cardboard.
If it is corrugated (thick cardboard, typically three layers) - it goes into Blue Bag #1. This cardboard would commonly be found in:
📦 Moving Boxes
📦 Shipping Boxes
If it is non-corrugated (thin, easily-ripped cardboard) - you can just throw it in your green cart, because it is compost. An example of this type of cardboard would be:
📦Kleenex Boxes (don’t forget to remove the plastic from the middle!)
📦 Cracker Boxes
PRO TIP: When you rip a piece of non-corrugated boxboard that you suspect is compost - do you see a layer of plastic? If so, this means it is *not* compostable in PEI.
Need help knowing what goes where? You can always reference our interactive sorting guide, found here: https://iwmc.pe.ca/sort/

05/29/2026

Visiting one of our Waste Watch Drop-Off Centers? Summer Hours may now be in effect. ☀️
You can find the hours of our facilities here:
https://iwmc.pe.ca/disposal-facilities/
Please remember that customers should plan their visit to allow for sufficient unloading times.

05/22/2026

Yesterday was our annual Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup! ☀️
Since 2009, our team has come together to tidy up a five kilometre stretch of highway in Wellington, near the East Prince Waste Management Facility.
A great day spent with members of the IWMC team, while collecting 102 bags of mixed waste (a total weight of 410 kgs!).
Thank-you to our team members who worked hard to clean this stretch of road.
Remember: all garbage in PEI has a place to go.
Unsure of where it should be? Check out our interactive sorting guide below 👇
https://iwmc.pe.ca/sort/

05/12/2026

Spring Cleanup is underway!
A reminder that the first week of yard debris collection is over, and the next week for collection is:
(the week of) Monday, May 18
Drivers have the full week to collect yard debris (including Saturday), so your collection may not be on your regular cart day.
*Please Note: Drivers will only visit your area for Spring Cleanup only once during the week. That is why materials must be curbside by 7 A.M. on Monday, May 18th.

05/09/2026

We (and our friends from GFL) are at Touch-A-Truck this morning!
If you know someone who loves garbage trucks, it’s the perfect opportunity to let them see one up close!
We are at the Sobeys on Allen Street (along with some other very cool emergency response vehicles) until 1:00! 💚

05/04/2026

Spring Cleanup is now ON!
A few reminders:
🍂 Yard Debris
(the week of) Monday, May 4
(the week of) Monday, May 18
🗑️ Waste
Can be placed curbside during your regular waste collection day.
For Yard Debris:
Place your yard debris materials curbside by 7 A.M. on the Monday of each week. Drivers have the full week to collect yard debris (including Saturday), so your collection may not be on your regular cart day.
*Please Note: Drivers will only visit your area for Spring Cleanup once per week. That is why materials must be curbside by 7 A.M. on Monday.

05/01/2026

It’s that time of year again – time for the annual PEI Women's Institute’s Roadside Cleanup!

Pick up your yellow bags from select Access PEI sites, PEI Public Libraries, ANNE of Green Gables Chocolates, or IWMC PEI facilities now and join Islanders in helping keep PEI beautiful on May 9.

Can’t get a yellow bag? No problem, clear bags are also accepted. Learn more here https://www.peiwi.ca/

04/30/2026

It's (almost) time for Spring Cleanup - we are sharing some "fast facts" to ensure an efficient collection for Islanders.
Reminder the Spring Cleanup dates are:

🍂 Yard Debris
(the week of) Monday, May 4
(the week of) Monday, May 18

🗑️ Waste
Can be placed curbside during your regular waste collection day.
For more information regarding Spring Cleanup guidelines:
https://iwmc.pe.ca/spring-cleanup-2026/
Do you still have questions? We are here to help:
https://iwmc.pe.ca/contact/

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day To You! 🌍
Enjoy this little song from our friends at Just For You Pre-Kindergarten and a few views of our beautiful island.
This sound was taken (with permission) during a sorting presentation! IWMC provides sorting presentations to anyone who would like to learn more about the Waste Watch Program and why sorting matters.
If you would like to celebrate earth a little bit more and book a sorting presentation for your community or organization, please reach out to our team:
[email protected]
Happy 🌎 day ♥️

04/20/2026

Happy Earth Week 🌍
Over 20 years ago, the Island committed to sorting our garbage and since - we have collectively saved items from landfills, repurposed thrown out items and contributed to a healthier future for earth.
Sorting your garbage is one small action that over time makes a BIG impact. We are proud of the work we do at IWMC, and we are proud to serve our island (and our earth).

If you want to learn more about sorting in PEI, check out our website:
https://iwmc.pe.ca/

Address

110 Watts Avenue
Charlottetown, PE
C1E2C1

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

Telephone

1-888-280-8111

Website

http://www.iwmc.pe.ca/, https://iwmc.pe.ca/rc/

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