New Garbage Bag Rates, Rural Pickup in Puslinch

by Mike Robinson.

As the price per garbage bag goes up, rural pickup begins throughout Wellington County.

On May 18, Puslinch council briefly reviewed correspondence on the new prices that will be charged for Wellington County garbage bags.

The notification outlined the increased cost for both small and large garbage bags.

Because the change happens on July 1, any deliveries before that time would be at the current price per case.

The per-case price for large bags increases from $350 to $400 while the per-case price for small bags increases from $200 to $300.

Mayor Dennis Lever asked if the township had ordered additional bags in anticipation of demand.

Councillor Matthew Bulmer commented the bags will be available at the Aberfoyle Farmers Market.

Lever suggested the market have a good supply…