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Winnipeg Faces 2,100-Home Garbage Cart Backlog Amid Shortages

1/21/2026

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The City of Winnipeg faces a backlog of over 2,100 households awaiting replacement garbage and recycling carts, with about five-week wait.
Factors driving the delay include higher demand, delivery issues, and staff shortages, according to City manager Michael Gordichuk.
Gordichuk notes that many carts are beyond their average 10-year lifespan.
The city aims to resolve the backlog by April and a recent fee increase covers damages previously charged to homeowners.

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The City of Winnipeg faces a backlog of over 2,100 households awaiting replacement garbage and recycling carts, with about five-week wait.
Factors driving the delay include higher demand, delivery issues, and staff shortages, according to City manager Michael Gordichuk.
Gordichuk notes that many carts are beyond their average 10-year lifespan.
The city aims to resolve the backlog by April and a recent fee increase covers damages previously charged to homeowners.