Requested Exemption:
increase of one (1) garbage bag to the weekly bag/container limit. Only wastes from the
medical condition will be placed in the extra clear bag/container, with bag tag affixed.
or;
increase of one (1) privacy bag within each bag placed out for collection. Only wastes
from the medical condition will be placed in the extra privacy bag, with the special bag
tag affixed to the outer clear garbage bag/container.
Briefly explain the medical/health related situation:
Terms and Conditions (please check each box, to confirm you have read and accept these terms and
conditions):
I acknowledge that this allowance is due to a medical/health related situation only.
Only wastes from the medical condition will be placed in the extra privacy bag or clear garbage
bag/container (depending on requested exemption), with the bag tag affixed to the outer clear
garbage bag/container.
Examples of Medical Wastes (non-hazardous) include (but are not limited to): Intravenous
Waste, Medical Packaging Materials, Colostomy Tubing, Incontinence Products, and Dialysis
Tubing.
The County does not accept hazardous bio-medical waste such as syringes, hypodermic
needles and sharps. These hazardous wastes should be disposed of properly through syringe/
needle return programs at participating pharmacies, or through the County’s Household
Hazardous Waste Events (in sturdy/puncture proof plastic containers).
The tags are for use by the above noted resident only, and cannot be transferred or re-sold. The
bag tags hold no cash value.
If the exemption is no longer required, I will notify the County and return any remaining tags.
I will notify the County if I move, and give the change in address.
I also acknowledge that participation in Dufferin County’s Blue Box and Green Bin programs is
required under the Waste Services By-law, and agree to fully participate in these programs, if
approved for an exemption due to medical needs.
I certify that the information provided is, to the best of my knowledge, correct and complete.
Signature (not required for email submission below):
Date: