Loyalist Township has a “pay as you throw” system for garbage, meaning that you need to purchase garbage bag tags. Every bag of garbage needs a bag tag when it's put out at the curb.
The tag needs to be wrapped around the top of the bag and stuck back to itself. Both ends of the tag and serial number must be visible.
If in a can, the tag must be visible and attached to the top bag, not affixed to the can.
How much do bag tags cost?
The price of bag tags has been $2.50 since 2015. As of July 1, 2024, the cost of garbage bag tags in Loyalist Township will be increasing by 50 cents per tag to $3.00. Residents can continue using their current orange tags up until July 1 at which point they must begin to use new green bag tags.. Green tags are $3.00 each, sold in sheets of ten tags for $30 and can be used anytime. Orange garbage bag tags are $2.50 each, sold in sheets of ten tags for $25 and can only be used until July 1, 2024.
Exchanging your old bag tags for credit
Between July 2 and September 6, residents can exchange their old tags at Township offices at Township office located at 263 Main Street, Odessa to receive a credit off the purchase of new tags. Residents can also return their old tags to the Township office at 18 Manitou Crescent West, Amherstview where they will be given a confirmation of return of their old tags and have a cheque in reimbursement mailed to them.
Why are the cost of bag tags increasing?
The cost to deliver garbage collection service has increased by $242,000 from 2021 ($1,290,000) to 2023 ($1,532,000). This is an 18% increase and is due to contract costs which include labour, machinery and fuel costs. In 2024 the anticipated costs for the contracted services are expected to rise a further $274,000 over last year's cost. This will be an estimated overall 33% increase in costs over 2021.
The new revenue expected to be generated from this increase in bag tag costs is $60,000, and does not fully offset the significantly increased expenses to operate the program that the Township has faced since 2021.
Council’s decision to raise the bag tags from $2.50 to $3.00 (50 cents or 20%) for the first time since 2015 was to re-balance the ‘everyone pays for it’ model (taxation) with the ‘pay for service’ model (service fees).
Where can you buy bag tags?
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For added convenience, garbage bag tags can be purchased online. Tags are sold in sheets of 10. Payment can be made by Visa or MasterCard. Bag tags purchased online will be delivered by mail within 5-10 business days. |
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