The change comes after almost two years of back and forth discussion about the future of Peel Region. The City of Mississauga is now taking over local waste collection from Peel Region, in a move that Mayor Carolyn Parrish hopes will lead to better service and financial savings.
At a meeting on March 19, city council passed a unanimous motion to take over collection from Peel. As of the target start date of January 1, 2026, the City of Mississauga will be responsible for all curbside collection of garbage, recycling and organics at all residential and multi-unit addresses.
Furthermore, Mayor Parrish called the move “a big step for us”. In a post on X, the Mayor wrote, “We can now meet the unique needs of each community, combine several waste collection streams, increase efficiency and save the taxpayers money.”
Ward 6 councillor Joe Horneck said at the council meeting that city staff had “done their homework. It makes sense for us to do this.” He also spoke about Mississauga being a large city that would qualify for “bulk discounts” and the ability to ”harmonize a number of contracts in the city.”
The change comes after almost two years of back and forth discussion about the future of Peel Region. Although the Province ultimately decided not to dissolve the region, it will download some services—such as waste management and regional road infrastructure—to the municipalities.
Despite concerns raised by Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown over proposed changes to Peel Region services, he has supported transitioning local waste collection to municipalities. He called the move, “smart, strategic and forward-looking.”
Parrish too said Brown was “100% on side” and called Brampton “super-co-operative” on the issue. However, Parrish called the process “quite a battle” and said the “region is clutching [waste collection] like you wouldn’t believe.”
That said, the motion approving the service transfer passed Peel Regional council on March 20th with a 15-8 vote. Delegates from CUPE Local 966, who work at the Peel Region Community Recycling Centre, voiced concerns about potential job losses. They also expressed uncertainty about the future facing workers there.
Moreover, Mayor Parrish pointed out that Peel Region recycling centres are excluded from the motion. They will remain under Peel Region and continue to operate as usual.
Mississauga, Brampton, and Caledon staff are setting up a transition committee to facilitate these changes. Brampton and Caledon have already announced plans to team up and run a joint waste collection service. However, they plan to launch the service in Caledon by mid-2027.
P.C. : mississauga.ca
