Rate Budget

Each year, the Region prepares two budgets: the capital and operating budgets. Within the operating budget, we have the rate budget, which includes two types of services:

• Waste management, which includes your weekly garbage, recycling and organics collection and processing, and landfill operations. Waste management services are included on a resident’s property tax bill and the cost generally depends on the level of service and number of customers within their municipality.

• Water and wastewater services, which include the cost of water and wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations, pipes and other infrastructure.

The Region sells water to the municipalities at a rate of 25 per cent for fixed cost and 75 per cent based on projected usage. The municipalities buy the treated water at a wholesale rate from the Region and then resell it to their residents.

Residents receive a water bill directly from their area municipality.

Watch this video to learn more.