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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.

09/02/2026

A reminder that there will be no collection on Monday, September 7. If your collection would typically take place on Monday, it will now take place on Saturday, September 12.
All IWMC offices (including Waste Watch Drop-off Centers) are closed on Monday, September 7.
From the team at IWMC, we wish you an enjoyable Labour Day weekend!
Thanks for doing your part to sort at the source! If you’re ever wondering where an item goes, you can always check out our online sorting guide https://iwmc.pe.ca/sort

08/28/2026

✏️ Career Opportunity: Chief Financial Officer
Reporting to the CEO, the CFO is a senior management position with IWMC, and is responsible for advising and supporting the Chief Executive Officer.
The CFO leads the financial administration, provides oversight, direction and advice to maintain financial accountability.
This position offers a high degree of autonomy and an opportunity to influence key organizational decisions while enjoying the benefits of a collaborative work environment.
Applications will be accepted until September 18, 2026.

To access the full job listing, please visit our website:
https://iwmc.pe.ca/cfo/

08/19/2026

Have you downloaded the Nuwelcom App yet?

You can find information about our Waste Watch Program in 15 different languages and customize notifications for curbside collection of green carts, black carts, and recyclables.

The app is FREE to download on Android and IOS devices.

You can learn more here:
https://iwmc.pe.ca/nuwelcom/

08/04/2026

The summer season may mean you have more recyclables to dispose of - what can you do?
You can drop off your properly sorted recycling at any of our Waste Watch Drop‑off Center's (WWDC's) on Saturday mornings - free of charge.
Our WWDC's are located across the province. You can find the one nearest you here: https://iwmc.pe.ca/disposal-facilities/

07/27/2026

What’s the best part of spending time in nature? Doing all we can to keep our environment healthy and safe! 🏕️
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If you’re camping this summer, take note of disposal instructions for these commonly used items:
➡️ Styrofoam cooler: All Styrofoam goes in waste.
➡️ Batteries: All rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries must be disposed of safely and are not collected curbside. They can be dropped off at IWMC’s Waste Watch Drop-Off Centers or at other Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! drop off locations (free of charge).
➡️ Propane tank: For tanks weighing 30 lbs or less, residents may take to a propane tank exchange location or to a Waste Watch Drop-Off Center.
➡️ Tent: Metal tent poles are recyclable (they should be bundled for collection and they must meet the guidelines for weight and dimension). The fabric (nylon, tarp, etc.) is waste.
➡️ Beverage bottles and cans: Metal cans and plastic bottles with a recyclable symbol and a #1-5 go in blue bag #2 (must be clean and dry).
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If you’re ever curious about how to dispose of an item, the Recycle Coach app is a helpful resource. Just type the item in the search menu or take a picture to find Waste Watch disposal instructions: https://iwmc.pe.ca/rc/

07/23/2026

Trash Talk With Tots: Episode 2 (Rejections)
Max asks the big question: Why do carts sometimes get a red tag?
When compostable materials, recyclable items, or stewardship program items end up in your waste cart - they can take up valuable space in the landfill and contribute to negative environmental impacts.

While our team works hard to ensure the safety of our environment, contamination makes that work much harder and more costly.
If you have found a rejection tag on your cart, your first step can be to ask for help. You can reach out to our customer service team to discuss what may have been wrong in the cart that led to rejection so we can help you correct it in the future.

We know that a missed collection is inconvenient, but we also hope that helping educate Island residents on WHY a rejection happens will help us all take better care of our Island.

We encourage you to reach out if you have questions, and download the Recycle Coach App to assist you with your sorting.

Prince Edward Island Government

07/15/2026

Max joined the IWMC team for the day to tour the landfill and ask questions any 6 year old would have!
A common misconception is that “all garbage goes to the same place anyway, so why does sorting matter?”

As Max finds out, our team works hard to ensure items are disposed of properly, and when possible – keep them out of the landfill and have their life extended through composting, recycling, energy renewal strategies and stewardship programs.
We know that source separation isn’t always easy – with the help of Max (and Islanders who are eager to take care of our home) let’s make it a bit easier to understand.
Do you have questions about proper sorting, your collection(s) or the Waste Watch Program?

We are here to help! You can contact our Tignish Customer Service Centre here: www.iwmc.pe/contact

07/06/2026

IWMC’s July 2026 calendar is now in your mailbox!
We also have our Waste Watch Calendars available on our website:

July 2026 Newsletter (English): iwmc.pe.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IWMC-2026-Summer-Fall-ENG-DIGITAL.pdf

July 2026 Newsletter (French): iwmc.pe.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/IWMC-2026-Summer-Fall-FRE-DIGITAL.pdf
Check it out to see a copy of our sorting guide, a collection calendar for the next six months, and some of the Island's youngest minds biggest sorting questions.

06/29/2026

REMINDER: July 1 Collection
A reminder that there will be no collection on Wednesday, July 1st.
As such, if your collection would typically take place on Wednesday, it will now take place on the alternate day of Saturday, July 4th.
All IWMC offices (including Waste Watch Drop-Off Centers) are closed on Wednesday, July 1st.

06/17/2026

Just one battery can cause big problems in our landfill - let’s talk about it! 🔋
Batteries landing in our landfill can cause problems including fires - we’ve already had a few this year. These fires are not only dangerous for our team, but can happen in your collection cart and in collection vehicles.
If you are disposing of batteries weighing less than 10 lbs (5 kg), please take them to a Recycle Your Batteries Canada collection box. These are available at most grocery stores, libraries, and all Waste Watch Drop-off Centers.
Find the nearest location here: https://recycleyourbatteries.ca/
Batteries weighing more than 10 lbs (5 kg) must be taken to one of our Waste Watch Drop-Off Centers.
It may seem like one small battery won’t make a difference—but it can, and it does.
In our next video, Elizabeth will share tips on how to safely store batteries and prepare them for collection.
If you have questions about sorting batteries or any other item, visit our interactive sorting guide: https://iwmc.pe.ca/sort/

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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