Crews to begin leaving extra garbage at the curb this week under Ottawa's 3-item garbage limit

Ottawa's garbage collectors will begin leaving extra items at the curb this week, as the city ramps up enforcement of the new three-item garbage limit.

Ottawa's garbage collectors will begin leaving extra items at the curb this week, as the city ramps up enforcement of the new three-item garbage limit.

The new garbage limit took effect on September 30, as the city looks to extend the life of the Trail Road Landfill.  In October, all garbage items were collected, and a courtesy tag was left if the three-item limit was exceeded.

Starting this week, the city will begin enforcing the new three-item limit, with collectors leaving one item at the curb with a courtesy tag if a household exceeds the garbage limit.  Households wanting to have more than three items for pickup at the curb will need to place the items in a yellow City of Ottawa bag.

The yellow bags are available at 11 hardware stores, 13 community centres and six city client service centres, with four bags costing $17.60.

In December, any garbage items over the three-item limit will be left at the curb with a courtesy tag, unless it's in a yellow bag.

There is no limit on the number of items in recycling and compost bins.

CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at what you need to know about the three-item garbage limit.