The final phase of the three-item garbage limit starts Dec. 2

child putting out garbage at the end of the driveway with a green and blue bin. Text reads put the 5Rs into action. Refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycling as much as you want to meet the 3-item garbage limit.

Starting Monday, December 2, any garbage above the three-item limit not in a City of Ottawa yellow bag will be left at the curb. Reduce waste by donating, recycling, composting or repairing items. Blue, black and green bins have no limit. For details, please visit ottawa.ca.

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