News Release - Residents Advised of Error in Bag Tag Mailings

February 5, 2026

GREATER NAPANEE, ON) – The Town will be reaching out to residents who may have inadvertently received an extra set of garbage bag tags in the mail.

As part of the special tax levy for the curbside collection of garbage, taxpayers receive 50 bag tags per year. Due to an error in the Town’s computer system, up to 106 households may have received an extra set of bag tags by mistake. That equates to approximately 1.7% of all residential households. 

Members of Town Council have been informed of the issue, and staff are in the process of contacting affected residents to arrange the return of the extra bag tags. 

Media Contact:

Kylie Huffman

Community Engagement & Communications Coordinator

Town of Greater Napanee

T: 613-776-1116

E: khuffman@greaternapanee.com

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