Charmion, having made the move back to Ottawa (after selling the house that had the completed kitchen) it's a good thing you're now near family who can easily assist as you re-do another kitchen.

As for trash/recycling day, stay safe! It's an embarrassment of riches around here with the new humongous bin; I had a sound large lidded Rubbermaid bin and an old one from the greenhouse (full of holes - drilled by me and chewed by the pitbull). And an ancient galvanized 30-gallon can from the previous owners. Since I can't seem to find my favorite 15-gallon white gardening bin (for carrying to the compost pile) I'll use the holey big bin (but will fill it only 1/2 way.)

Another appliance may need attention. The frost-free upright freezer has an insulated copper line that runs to a small evaporative tank, but the insulation has deteriorated and there is water under the freezer (discovered when I ran a yardstick under to see how much dog hair had accumulated.) Research first—if I can replace the existing insulation with a new wrapping one, I'll do it. It's on tiny castors so can be moved to be reachable without unloading the freezer.

Cat gig coming up next week and a preview one-off this afternoon (while she's out of the house all day).