Changing the Night of Garbage Collection for the West-End (Ossington/Queen West/College Promenade Areas)

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2025-04-23 · Toronto City Council · amended

As filed

City Council on April 23 and 24, 2025, adopted the following: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to consider changing the garbage collection schedule for the west-end areas of Ossington Avenue, College Street, Dundas Street West and Queen Street West areas from Thursdays to off-peak evenings such as Monday or Tuesday, in order to support the upcoming patio season and enhance the overall experience for residents and visitors, and: a.

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engage and consult with local residents, businesses, the Ossington Business Improvement Area, the Queen West Business Improvement Area, the Dundas West Business Improvement Area and the College Promenade Business Improvement Area to gather their input on whether this change would meet the community's needs; and b. report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee, as needed, with any recommendations resulting from the consultations with residents, businesses and the Business Improvement Areas.

On the agenda

As the city filed it

As we approach the patio season, the busiest evenings for hospitality and retail services in the west-end areas of Ossington, Queen West, and College Promenade are Thursday through Saturday. Currently, garbage collection is scheduled for Thursday nights, which has been identified as a less-than-ideal time for both residents and businesses. 1. Impact on Dining Experience: The presence of garbage bins on Thursday nights negatively impacts the dining experience for patrons enjoying the vibrant nightlife and outdoor dining options.

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2. Feedback from Community: Numerous residents and commercial businesses have expressed concerns that Thursday is not the best night for garbage collection. 3. Support for Night Economy: Adjusting the garbage collection schedule to an off-peak evening such as Monday or Tuesday would better support the thriving night economy by ensuring cleaner streets during peak business hours. By adjusting the garbage collection schedule, we can create a more pleasant environment for dining and shopping, thereby supporting the local economy and improving the quality of life for residents and visitors alike.

Staff recommended

Councillor Paul Ainslie and Councillor Ausma Malik recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to consider changing the garbage collection schedule for the west-end areas of Ossington Avenue, Queen Street West, and College Promenade areas from Thursdays to off-peak evenings such as Monday or Tuesday, in order to support the upcoming patio season and enhance the overall experience for residents and visitors, and a.

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Engage and consult with local residents, businesses, the Ossington Business Improvement Area, the Queen West Business Improvement Area and the College Promenade Business Improvement Area to gather their input on whether this change would meet the community's needs; and b. Report to Infrastructure and Environment Committee, as needed, with any recommendations resulting from the consultations with residents, businesses, and the Business Improvement Area.

Considered

2025-04-09 · Infrastructure and Environment Committee · adopted
Decision as filed
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that: 1. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, to consider changing the garbage collection schedule for the west-end areas of Ossington Avenue, Queen Street West, and College Promenade areas from Thursdays to off-peak evenings such as Monday or Tuesday, in order to support the upcoming patio season and enhance the overall experience for residents and visitors, and a.
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Engage and consult with local residents, businesses, the Ossington Business Improvement Area, the Queen West Business Improvement Area and the College Promenade Business Improvement Area to gather their input on whether this change would meet the community's needs; and b. Report to Infrastructure and Environment Committee, as needed, with any recommendations resulting from the consultations with residents, businesses, and the Business Improvement Area.
2025-04-23 · Toronto City Council · amended

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