Keeping Our Communities Clean: A Shared Responsibility

At Qualico Communities, having a clean, safe, and welcoming neighbourhood is a top priority. From the early stages of development to move-in day, we work with our builders to ensure each community is well-maintained and enjoyable for everyone.

One important part of this process is the use of construction waste bins, which are placed on-site by builders as homes are being constructed. These bins are essential for keeping job sites tidy, minimizing debris, and maintaining the overall appearance of the neighbourhood during construction in new phases.

However, from time to time, these bins are being used by residents for personal garbage, landscaping waste, and even large household items. While having a large bin close by to dispose of any personal trash seems quite convenient; we ask that local residents take advantage of the services available to them through the RM of Macdonald.

Why This Matters

Construction bins are located on private property and are intended strictly for builder use. When these bins are filled with non-construction waste, a few key issues arise:

• Overflow: Excess waste leads to overflowing bins, which can scatter debris throughout the street and surrounding lots during windy conditions, which can jeopardize the safety for any nearby residents or traffic.
• Negative impact on the community: Overflowing or misused bins take away from the clean, polished look that residents expect in their neighbourhood.

What Residents Should Do Instead – Services Offered

We understand that homeowners may occasionally need to dispose of large or excess waste. The best way to handle this is through proper residential waste services.

Disposal sites for the RM of Macdonald are located in Sanford & Starbuck. If you are unable, you can arrange for garage pick up in Oak Bluff through Macdonald Waste Management Services. For more information on contact and hours of operation, please visit https://www.rmofmacdonald.com/p/garbage

Working Together

Maintaining a beautiful community is a shared effort. While builders are responsible for supplying and managing construction bins, residents play an equally important role by taking advantage of the disposal services offered to them by the RM of Macdonald. By ensuring everyone does their part, we can help keep streets clean, support ongoing construction, and preserve the quality of the neighbourhood for everyone.