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Garbage and other household concerns
Garbage disposal
- Every home must have two garbage carts.
- Recyclable materials go into the blue cart.
- Non-recyclable garbage belong to the black cart.
- Do not over-fill the carts. Lids must be closed.
- Know your weekly pick-up schedule. Go to your city’s website.
- For Winnipeg go to Garbage Cart Collection.
- Place carts outside properly on pick-up day:
- Put the carts next to the street with the wheels against the curb.
- Point the arrow on the cart lid to the centre of the road.
- Leave one arm’s length distance on each side of the cart. The collection arm of the automated truck needs the space.
- Take carts back to your property after collection.
- Download Your New Garbage and Recycling Services Guide.
- If you live in an apartment or condominium:
- There are large metal bins and recycling bins outside the units.
- Ask your landlord about pick-up schedules and other rules.
Yard Waste
- Grass clippings, tree trunks and plant waste are collected every two weeks.
- This is the same day your garbage and recycling carts are collected.
- Use brown paper bags, cardboard boxes or recyclable garbage cans for yard waste.
Water problems
- Discoloured (brownish or reddish) water may come out of your faucet.
- Don’t use it for drinking, preparing food or for laundry.
- Discoloured water is not a health risk.
- The City recommends letting the water run for a few minutes.
- If it does not clear, turn off the tap and wait 30 minutes.
- Contact City services if the water isn’t clear after two to three hours.
- Call 311 or email 311@winnipeg.ca if you are in Winnipeg.
- Read Frequently Asked Questions about discoloured water to know more.
- Listen to the news.
Caring for your pets
- Manitoba follows the Responsible Pet Ownership law.
- All cats and dogs over the age of six months must be licensed.
- Get a licence online, phone, in-person, or by mail.
- Download the pet care fact sheet. It contains how to take care of your pets in case of emergencies.
- Call 311 if you lose your pet. You can also call:
- Humane Society (204-982-2025)
- Call these numbers if you see animals wandering around your area that seem lost.
Safety and security
- When danger is imminent call 911.
- Examples of imminent danger:
- fire
- an intruder in the house
- a family member needing immediate medical attention. If you are not sure if it is an emergency call Health Links Info Sante at 204-788-8200
- Have an emergency plan.
- Check smoke alarms in every room of your house.
- Check every 30 days.
- Replace batteries as needed.
- Call Manitoba Hydro for electricity and natural gas emergencies in the home at 204-480-5900.
- You can also report power outages to this number.
Bedbugs and mosquitoes
- Check for insects when you move into a new house.
- Check for bedbugs and other pests when buying second-hand furniture.
- Inspect things completely before buying.
- Read these tips to prevent infestation.
- Be careful about using pesticides at home. Chemicals may cause allergies.
- Mosquito season is in summer.
- Don’t leave empty containers in your yard. They become breeding places for mosquitoes.
- Wear light-colored, loose clothing. Cover your arms, neck and legs if you will be outside after sunset.
- Apply insect repellent on your skin.
- Use gentle bug spray for your kids.
- The City does regular mosquito fogging in the summer.
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