How we pay for garbage service in Ottawa could soon change
Ottawa's latest plans for extending the life of its Trail Road Landfill include a shift to a flat fee for garbage services, which will also help replenish empty reserves.
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Ottawa's latest plans for extending the life of its Trail Road Landfill include a shift to a flat fee for garbage services, which will also help replenish empty reserves.