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Whenever I mention to someone that I`m going to the dump (transfer station, actually) they invariably look at me like I`m living in some sort of rural/nostalgic time-warp.

I suggest that the average citizen would have no idea where to legally dispose of garbage outside of the curb-collection system.

For those who do know, how many think it's reasonable that the only legal option involves driving to Dundas (for downtown residents) and paying $8.50 to dispose of that single bag of garbage or non-recyclable item that has been rejected at the curb; the same price as for dumping 100kgs.

How hard would it be to have a facility in each ward where people can bring a bag or two for something like two dollars per bag?

It could be as simple as having a garbage truck or dumpster parked adjacent to some other staffed City-operated facility that already handles cash. There would have to be a limit to prevent it from growing into a full-fledged transfer station.