- Non-transparent plastic bags were banned from all disposal facilities in PEI to allow material inspections
- Material not sorted properly will be subject to a surcharge based on tonnage
- A flat fee surcharge applies to small volumes
- Surcharges are payable by the contractor, waste hauler or customer transporting the material to the disposal facility
- In lieu of a surcharge, IWMC reserves the right to reject unsorted material and non-transparent bags
Suggestions to avoid surcharges:
• Provide sufficient containers and signage for recyclable material, compost & waste
• Create personalized sorting guides for each container, listing items used at your establishment
• Provide training for all staff & contractors
• Periodically review waste disposal procedures
• Perform unscheduled quality checks
• Contact our Customer Service Center for assistance
