The City of Yellowknife has announced the date of Fall Amnesty Day 2023 after a nearly month-long evacuation due to wildfires.
On Saturday, September 23, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., the usual $16.50 residential tipping fee at the Solid Waste Facility will be waived.
A welcome event for many, Yellowknife Mayor Rebecca Alty alluded to the potential for an upcoming amnesty day in the early days of the city evacuation to offset the costs for residents who experienced an uptick in waste during their return home.
The City of Yellowknife adds that other tipping and out-of-town fees will still apply, and commercial vehicles are not included under the Residential Vehicle Charge.
