2016-2017 Waste Collection Calendar Guide

Calendar Look,
Same C ol lection Day!
2016-2017 Waste Collection Calendar Guide
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Wondering where it goes?
Ask Whitby’s Waste Wizard by visiting
www.whitby.ca/waste to find out more.
Town of Whitby Operations Centre
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905.668.3437
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pw.operations@whi tby.ca
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New Calendar Look, Same Collection Day!
We have slimmed down and beefed-up Whitby’s waste collection calendar!! Although the
map may look different, your collection schedule has not changed. Use the map to find
your waste collection day.
Index
pages
4
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Blue Area collection schedule
6 n Yellow Area collection schedule
8 n Blue Box collection
8 n Green Bin collection
Bi-weekly
Collection
If your area falls in the blue
areas of the map, your schedule
is on pages 4-5
Weekly
Collection
If your area falls in the yellow
areas of the map, your schedule
is on pages 6-7
9 n Residual waste collection
10 n Leaf and Yard waste collection
11 n Special collection
Watford
St
Watford St
Rd EE
Winchester Rd
Winchester
Taunton Rd W
Rd EE
Taunton Rd
Taunton
Waste Prevention
Be thoughtful about your purchases. Do you
need this? Will it last? Is it recyclable? Can I
recycle the packaging?
Other Recycle Options (Special Collection)
See how easy it is to book a Special
Collection and what items can be recycled
in this program on page 11.
Dundas St W
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Cochrane St
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Bonacord Ave
Garden St
Brock St N
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Rossland Rd
Rossland
Dundas
St EE
Dundas St
Highway 401 W
Lake Ridge Rd S
Green Bin and Blue Box
See pages 8 and 15 for more information.
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Conservation
Use what you have wisely and to its fullest
before purchasing more.
Reuse Options
Check out all of our reuse options available
to you on page 11.
Garrard
Rd
Garrard Rd
Anderson
St
Anderson St
Thickson
Rd NN
Thickson Rd
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McKinney Dr
In 2015, Whitby Residents recycled and composted
more than ever, diverting tonnes of material
from going to landfill/EFW (Energy from Waste).
Reduce more of your waste by participating in
the actions and programs listed below:
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Rd EE
Columbus Rd
Columbus
Baldwin
St SS
Baldwin St
Whitby is watching its waste!
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Thickson
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Columbus Rd
Columbus
Call 905.668.3437
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Rd N
Lake Ridge
Ridge Rd
Visit whitby.ca/waste
Check the map
Ashburn
Rd
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Columbus Rd
Rd W
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Columbus
Winchester Rd
Rd W
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Winchester
NEED HELP
finding your garbage and recycling day?
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Brawley Rd
Rd
Brawley
Thickson
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13 n Hazardous waste
14 n Waste collection safety; Sharps and broken glass
15 n Know before you throw
Myrtle Rd
Rd W
W
Myrtle
Ashburn
Rd
AshburnRd
12 n Regional Waste Management drop-off facilities
Queen
QueenSt
St
Lake
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Lake Ridge
11 n Reuse and take-back
Baldwin
BaldwinStStNN
Townline
Rd W
W
Townline
Rd
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Minimize Hazard
Bring your hazardous waste to depot locations
for proper disposal. See pages 13 and 14.
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Blue Area Collection Schedule
Schedule for Odd Numbered Areas:
Monday 1, Tuesday 3, Wednesday 5,
Thursday 7 and Friday 9
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My collection day is:
July 2016
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Check the map on pages 2-3.
June 2016
mon tue
Town of Whitby
Your collection
day has not
changed!
fri
sat
1
2
3
8
9
10 11
mon tue
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August 2016
wed thu
fri
sat
mon tue
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fri
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1
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10 11 12 13
Bump a Day!
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Bump a Day!
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11 12 13 14 15 16
15 16 17 18 19 20
20 21 22 23 24 25
18 19 20 21 22 23
22 23 24 25 26 27
27 28 29 30
25 26 27 28 29 30
29 30 31
September 2016
mon tue
October 2016
wed thu
fri
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mon tue
4
November 2016
wed thu
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mon tue
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17 18 19 20 21 22
14 15 16 17 18 19
19 20 21 22 23 24
24 25 26 27 28 29
21 22 23 24 25 26
26 27 28 29 30
31
28 29 30
6
5
7
Bump a Day!
Garbage
collection
Bump a Day!
Green bin
collection
Blue bin
collection
Yard waste
collection
December 2016
mon tue
5
6
Christmas Tree
collection
fri
sat
mon tue
wed thu
fri
3
2
3
8
9
10
9
10 11 12 13 14
5
6
sat
2
7
4
3
4
8
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10 11 12
5
Out by
7:00 a.m.
February 2017
1
Bump a Day!
2
Pumpkin
collection
January 2017
wed thu
1
mon tue
7
6
7
wed thu
fri
sat
1
2
3
4
8
9
10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17
16 17 18 19 20 21
13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24
23 24 25 26 27 28
20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
30 31
27 28
Bump a Day!
March 2017
mon tue
6
7
Bump a Day!
April 2017
wed thu
fri
sat
1
2
3
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9
10 11
mon tue
May 2017
wed thu
fri
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3
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sat
mon tue
wed thu
fri
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sat
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13 14 15 16 17 18
10 11 12 13 14 15
15 16 17 18 19 20
20 21 22 23 24 25
17 18 19 20 21 22
22 23 24 25 26 27
27 28 29 30 31
24 25 26 27 28 29
29 30 31
Bump a Day!
Bump a Day!
Holiday Collection Change – REMEMBER after a holiday... Bump a Day!
Bump a Day!
Whitby’s Waste Wizard
On weeks of a statutory holiday, collection will take place one day after your regular collection day.
CAUTION with Sharps
Battery Collection dates:
keep your waste collector safe!
(See pages 13-14).
November 7 to 11, 2016 and April 17 to 21, 2017.
On your regular blue box collection day
visit durham.ca/battery
Wondering where
it goes? Ask Whitby’s
Waste Wizard by visiting
whitby.ca/waste
to find out more.
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Yellow Area Collection Schedule
Schedule for Even Numbered Areas:
Monday 2, Tuesday 4, Wednesday 6,
Thursday 8 and Friday 10
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My collection day is:
Check the map on pages 2-3.
June 2016
mon tue
Town of Whitby
Your collection
day has not
changed!
July 2016
wed thu
fri
sat
1
2
3
8
9
10 11
mon tue
August 2016
wed thu
4
fri
sat
mon tue
5
6
7
fri
2
1
2
3
8
9
8
9
10 11 12 13
Bump a Day!
4
5
sat
1
Bump a Day!
4
wed thu
6
13 14 15 16 17 18
11 12 13 14 15 16
15 16 17 18 19 20
20 21 22 23 24 25
18 19 20 21 22 23
22 23 24 25 26 27
27 28 29 30
25 26 27 28 29 30
29 30 31
September 2016
mon tue
October 2016
wed thu
fri
sat
mon tue
November 2016
wed thu
fri
7
sat
mon tue
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wed thu
fri
sat
1
2
3
3
8
9
10
10 11 12 13 14 15
7
12 13 14 15 16 17
17 18 19 20 21 22
14 15 16 17 18 19
19 20 21 22 23 24
24 25 26 27 28 29
21 22 23 24 25 26
26 27 28 29 30
31
28 29 30
5
6
7
Bump a Day!
Garbage
collection
Blue bin
collection
6
6
Yard waste
collection
December 2016
5
5
Bump a Day!
Green bin
collection
mon tue
4
fri
sat
mon tue
wed thu
4
fri
6
sat
2
3
2
3
8
9
10
9
10 11 12 13 14
5
3
4
5
8
9
10 11 12
Out by
7:00 a.m.
February 2017
1
Bump a Day!
2
Pumpkin
collection
January 2017
wed thu
7
Christmas Tree
collection
1
mon tue
7
6
7
wed thu
fri
sat
1
2
3
4
8
9
10 11
12 13 14 15 16 17
16 17 18 19 20 21
13 14 15 16 17 18
19 20 21 22 23 24
23 24 25 26 27 28
20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
30 31
27 28
Bump a Day!
March 2017
mon tue
6
7
Bump a Day!
April 2017
wed thu
fri
sat
1
2
3
8
9
10 11
mon tue
May 2017
wed thu
fri
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mon tue
wed thu
fri
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sat
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13 14 15 16 17 18
10 11 12 13 14 15
15 16 17 18 19 20
20 21 22 23 24 25
17 18 19 20 21 22
22 23 24 25 26 27
27 28 29 30 31
24 25 26 27 28 29
29 30 31
Bump a Day!
Bump a Day!
Holiday Collection Change – REMEMBER after a holiday... Bump a Day!
Bump a Day!
Whitby’s Waste Wizard
On weeks of a statutory holiday, collection will take place one day after your regular collection day.
CAUTION with Sharps
Battery Collection dates:
keep your waste collector safe!
(See pages 13-14).
November 7 to 11, 2016 and April 17 to 21, 2017.
On your regular blue box collection day
visit durham.ca/battery
Wondering where
it goes? Ask Whitby’s
Waste Wizard by visiting
whitby.ca/waste
to find out more.
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Green bin weekly collection
Blue box weekly collection
1
Be sure to have your blue box to
the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the day
of your collection.
2
Containers go in your large
blue box and papers go in your
smaller blue box.
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4
5
6
7:00 a.m.
3
4
7:00 a.m.
2
The maximum weight per green bin
is 20 Kilograms (44 Pounds).
Max.
44 pounds
3
Be sure to use only certified compostable
bags, paper based liners or newspapers
to line your green bin.
4
Purchase only certified
compostable bags with at
least one of the accepted logos.
Rinse all containers and ensure they
are free of grease, liquid or food.
Green bin tips to remember...
On windy days, put your blue box out the morning of
collection rather than the night before, or consider holding
onto your recycling until your next collection. Stack blue
boxes to prevent papers from blowing away.
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Don’t overload your blue boxes. The
maximum allowed weight per box is
20 kilograms (44 pounds). Additional
blue boxes can be purchased from the
Durham Region Waste Management Centre.
Max.
44 pounds
*A fee will apply for extra blue boxes or green bins. Damaged containers can be
exchanged free of charge at this location.
Have waste out by 7:00 a.m.
Garbage collection occurs every other
week according to your schedule
(see map on pages 2 or 3)
Bag Tags
7:00 a.m.
Garbage bag tags are sold for $7.50 for 5 tags
and are available at the locations listed below:
Town of Whitby Municipal Office
575 Rossland Road East n 905.668.5803*
Bags that break when lifted will not be collected.
Whitby Civic Recreation Complex
555 Rossland Road East n 905.666.1991*
Place bags at the curb beside your green bin.
Waste in garbage cans or returnable containers
will not be collected.
Maximum of 4 garbage bags every
other week is allowed. Additional bags
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must have pre-purchased bag-tags
($1.50 each) affixed to the neck of the bag.
No plastic bags, No pet waste, No diapers!
Remove all plastic food wrap and packaging and place in residual waste.
Store your green bin in your garage or outside in the shade.
To reduce odours during summer months, store meat scraps in your freezer
until collection day.
Do not overload your green bin. If you exceed the weight limit, purchase an
additional green bin (see below).
Residents can purchase additional blue boxes and green bins from the:
Durham Region Waste Management Centre, 4600 Garrard Rd., Whitby, ON
905-579-5264 or 1-800-667-5671 n Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Residual waste every second week collection
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1
Set your green bin out for collection
every week by 7:00 a.m. even
if it is only partially full.
Flatten, bundle and tie cardboard and
place between or beside your blue box.
Need a Blue box or Green bin
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Iroquois Park Sports Centre
500 Victoria Street West n 905.668.7765*
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Whitby Seniors’ Activity Centre
801 Brock Street South n 905.668.1424*
Whitby Central Library
405 Dundas Street West n 905.668.6531*
Brooklin Community Centre and Library
8 Vipond Road n 905.655.2010*
Exemption on Bag Limits
Residents who are unable to meet the bag limit restrictions due to a
medical condition, or those that have three children under the age
of three may qualify for Whitby’s Special Consideration Program.
For more information about this program, please contact the
Town of Whitby Operations Centre at 905.668.3437.
Tips to Keep Pests Out of the Garbage
Prevent pesky animals from getting into your garbage by
placing waste out the morning of your collection day. Make
sure to use your green bin for all of your food waste and rinse
food containers and meat trays before placing these in your
garbage (or recycling). Never spray bags with bleach or
cayenne pepper as this is a safety hazard to waste collectors.
Stickers for CFC
removal for fridges and
freezers (or anything
containing refrigerants)
are also sold at these
locations for $20 each.
*Please call ahead for
hours of operation. These
locations also accept used
batteries at drop-off bins.
Size Restrictions – Residual Waste Collection bags
Make sure you use standard sized garbage
bags only. Bags must be no larger than
66 by 90 centimetres (26 by 36 inches)
at the time of purchase and must not exceed
20 kilograms (44 pounds).
36 in
26 in
44 lbs
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Leaf and Yard Waste seasonal every second week collection
1
Yard waste collection runs from April to
early December and is on the same
week as your garbage collection.
Be sure to have yard waste out to
the curb by 7:00 a.m.
7:00 a.m.
Grass clippings are not accepted in any Whitby waste programs.
Instead, Grasscycle your clippings.
2
Brush, leaves, branches, Christmas
trees, garden trimmings, pumpkins,
gourds, corn stalks, fallen fruit, plant
and garden waste.
3
Use Kraft paper bags or a labeled approved returnable
open-top container. For definition of approved
returnable container, see By-Law No. 5795-06.
YW
4
Maximum weight per container, bag or bundle
is not to exceed 20 kilograms (44 pounds).
Limit of 16 items per collection (limit does not
apply for bagged leaves in the fall months).
5
Securely tie brush in bundles up to 1 metre (3.2 feet) in length
and 0.7 metres (2.5 feet) in width.
Individual branches must not exceed
10 centimetres (4 inches) in diameter.
Max.
44 pounds
Unacceptable Yard Waste items
Grass clippings, hay
bales, sod, soil, tree
stumps, stones,
plastic flower pots
Grasscycling: “Cut it high and let it lie”
Bags that are over
weight or break will
not be collected.
Special Collections
Grasscycling is the process of recycling grass clippings
by leaving them on the lawn where they can
break down naturally. This natural process
helps return nutrients back into the soil,
reducing the need for fertilizers and
lawn watering.
Grasscycling tips:
n Allow your lawn to grow at least 9 cm. (3.5 in.) in height before mowing it
down to 6 cm. (2.3 in.).
n Do not cut your grass during a drought or when grass is wet.
n Grasscycling will make your lawn look healthier by recycling nutrients back
into the soil.
n Grass clippings are comprised of 80 to 90% water and will disappear within
a few days, leaving no mess on your lawn!
Christmas Trees
Christmas tree collection occurs in early
January. Natural Christmas trees should be free
of any tinsel, decorations, wire, stands or plastic
bags. Trees longer than 3 metres (10 feet)
should be cut in half. Residents are reminded
to set Christmas trees out on a cleared portion
of your driveway. Trees frozen in snow banks
will not be collected.
10 ft
max. or
should
be cut in
half
Keeping more out of landfill
Large item collection
n Residents can schedule one free special collection per calendar year for up
to 12 items.
n Bookings are based upon availability and should be done in advance.
n Subsequent special collections can be arranged for a cost of $25 per
collection of up to 12 items.
n Special collections must be set out at end of your driveway by 7:00 a.m. on
the scheduled collection date, or 8:00 p.m. the night before the collection.
n To cancel or reschedule a special collection, at least two
business days’ notice must be provided before the day
of your collection.
n Ensure nothing is blocking access to your
bulky items on your collection day or your
items may not be collected.
Scheduling a Special Collection
Residents can schedule their special collection either by telephone or online.
Telephone bookings: Whitby Operations Centre
Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 905.668.3437
Online bookings: whitby.ca/specialcollection
Through the special collections program, residents can recycle a number of
items that include:
Metal goods: Acceptable items include, but are not
limited to; stoves, washers, dryers, ladders, wheel
barrows, barbeques and bed frames.
CFC (fridges and freezers): There is a $20 fee for
the safe removal of appliances containing CFC
(chlorofluorocarbon) refrigerants, such as, fridges, freezers,
air conditioners, water coolers and humidifiers. CFC
stickers can be purchased from Town locations (see page
9). Fridge and freezer doors should be duct-taped closed.
Do not remove doors or place additional waste inside.
Electronics: Acceptable items include but are not limited
to; computers, audiovisual devices, cameras, printers,
scanners and televisions. Remember to remove personal
data from your electronics.
Porcelain: Acceptable items include toilets, bidets,
sinks, soap dishes and toilet roll holders. For two-piece
toilets, separate the tank from the bowl. Do not place
in cardboard box.
Tires: Accepted items include car, light truck and bicycle
tires. Agricultural or off-road vehicle tires are not included.
Visit rethinktires.ca for other locations.
Reuse and take-back
Consider donating your gently used items to a charitable organization that
accepts reusable items. Please contact these organizations for location
and a list of accepted items:
n Canadian Diabetes – 1.800.505.5525 – diabetes.ca
n Habitat for Humanity – 1.877.758.4343 – habitatdurham.com
n Goodwill – 416.362.4711 – goodwill.on.ca
n Bag it Back – return your LCBO containers to the Beer Store for
a full deposit return. Visit bagitback.ca.
Reuse Days...Pass it on!
Attend one of the Region of Durham’s
Reuse days. For more information,
visit durham.ca/waste
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Battery Recycling Spring and Fall curbside collection
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The curbside battery recycling program offers two collections per year, one in
spring and the other in the fall. Consult your waste collection schedule for your
battery collection dates. Residents can also drop off used batteries throughout
the year at the Town facilities listed on page 9.
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2
Tape the terminals of used batteries
and place in a clear zip-lock bag.
Place sealed and labeled
battery-bag on top of blue box
on your designated battery
recycling day.
Accepted
Undamaged,
single use,
dry cell and
rechargeable
batteries.
Label bag with battery sticker provided
or print label from durham.ca/battery
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Unacceptable
Automotive batteries, damaged, leaking
or wet cell batteries should be placed
in a leak-proof container and delivered
to the Durham Region’s Waste Management
Facility (see below).
Bayly St.
Clements Rd.
Church St.
Brock Rd.
Hwy 401
Squires Beach Rd.
Regional Waste Management Facilities
Waste Management Facility
1640 Ritson Road North, Oshawa
905-433-2050
Tuesday to Saturday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday and holidays
Waste Disposal Fees
n Disposal fees may apply for mixed loads and are subject to change
n Minimum charge $5 per vehicle per mixed load.
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n Fees are payable by cash, VISA, MasterCard
or debit card
Miller Waste Systems*
1220 Squires Beach Road, Pickering
905-426-4222
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Accepted Drop-off items
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*Note:
This privately operated waste
disposal site contains a regional Municipal
Hazardous and Special Waste facility only.
See page 13 for accepted items.
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Hazardous Waste
Appliances, furniture and scrap metal
Blue box recyclables
Drywall and wood
Leaf and yard waste
Porcelain
(e.g., toilets
and sinks)
Garbage
FREE in a dedicated load
n Bulky white polystyrene
n Electronic waste
n Plastic signs
(coroplast/film)
n Tires
n Household hazardous waste and
mercury containing devices
n White agricultural bale wrap
Accepted Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste Items
Where Do I Take My Hazardous Waste?
Residents can take their Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste (MHSW) to
one of the Regional Waste Management (drop-off) facilities (listed on page 12)
free of charge. Residents can also visit the following website to find a retail
take-back location near them.
Visit makethedrop.ca
for participating MHSW
take-back locations
Save t he Date
September 17, 2016
8 a.m. till noon
Whitby MHSW and
E-Waste Drop-off day!
Visit ReGeneration.ca
for participating paint take-back locations
How to dispose of Medical Waste, Needles & Syringes
Automotive Products
n Antifreeze, autobody filler
n Automotive batteries – lead acid
n Brake fluid, fuel additives
n Gasoline (in ULC
approved container)
n Oil filters, used motor Oil
n Windshield washer fluid
Batteries
n General household batteries
n Rechargeable
batteries,
vehicle batteries
Electronics
Computers, monitors printers,
scanners, fax machines
n Cell phones, telephones,
answering machines
n VCR and DVD players, radio,
stereos, speakers
n Camcorders, cables, televisions and
gaming
consoles
Empty Tanks
Butane, helium or
propane tanks
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Mercury Containing
Products
n Thermometers,
thermostats
Household Products
Abrasive cleaners, aerosol
products
n Disinfectants,
bleach,
drain cleaner
n Shoe polish,
toilet bowl cleaner
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Never throw needles or syringes in the garbage
or recycling. They pose a serious hazard to curious
pets, children and your waste collector. Ask your
pharmacy for a free medical sharps container and
return these to a participating pharmacy location.
Visit healthsteward.ca for more information on take
back locations.
Gardening and pest control
Fungicides, herbicides,
insecticides
n Flea/tick products,
rat poison
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Personal Care Products
Hair dye, hair spray,
hydrogen Peroxide
n Nail polish and nail
polish remover
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Other non hazardous medical waste such as IV
tubing, IV bags, latex gloves, and absorbent products
are accepted in your regular garbage. Please ensure
any liquids from dialysis or IV tubing is rinsed with
saline solution, drained and left uncapped before
being placed in the regular garbage. All medical
waste must be double bagged.
Paints and Solvents
n Acetone, latex paint, lead and oil
based paint
n Paint thinner, other
solvents
Miscellaneous
Compact fluorescent
light bulbs and tubes
n Swimming pool
chemicals, smoke detectors
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2016-2017 Waste Management Calendar
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O N TA R I O • C A N A D A
Waste Collection Safety
Be Kind to your Collector!
Winter Safety
Help waste management staff do
their job safely during the winter
months by placing your waste and
recycling out on the snow cleared
portion of your driveway. Please do
not place waste or recycling on or
behind snowbanks.
Don’t Use Oversized Bags
Be sure that you are using the correct sized garbage bags
that do not exceed the 66 centimetres (26 inches) by
91 centimetres (36 inches) at the time of purchase.
Caution with Broken Glass and Sharp Objects
Some Things Should Not Be Placed Out in Your Household Garbage
Sharp items, like broken glass and nails can be a serious
hazard for both your family and your waste collector. Protect
yourself and others by disposing of your garbage in a
safe manner.
Place sharp objects in a cut resistant and puncture proof
container (such as a cardboard box), and label this
“Sharp object” and set out on your garbage day beside
your regular bagged garbage for collection.
S h ar p
o b je c ts
26 in
36 in
Keep it Light
Garbage bags that are too heavy can pose a risk to you
and your waste collector. On an average day, waste
collectors can collect up to 15,000 kilograms of garbage
a day– this can be back breaking work! Help to lighten
the load by making sure you follow bag weight limits
of 20 kilograms (44 pounds).
Be Cautious When Passing
Waste collection vehicles make frequent stops and it can be frustrating when
trying to get around them. Keep in mind these are large vehicles and the
collector cannot always see you from the
stand up side of the truck. Please be
patient and only pass waste vehicles
when it is safe to do so.
Used needles and syringes must be returned to a
participating pharmacy take back location. Visit
www.healthsteward.ca to find a location near you.
Whitby By-Laws
Waste set out in an unsafe manner will not be collected and residents may
be fined under the Waste Management By-Law No. 5795-06. If you have
questions about how to safely dispose of your garbage, contact the Whitby
Operations Centre 905.668.3437.
The Town has put in place several by-laws that are created to help keep the
community safe, clean and inviting. To learn more about Whitby’s municipal
by-laws, visit Whitby.ca/bylaws.
Know before you throw! Common everyday items.
Blue Bin
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Plastic bottles
Clear egg cartons
Fruit and vegetable
containers
Takeout food
containers
Milk and juice cartons
Metal food and
beverage cans
Plastic tubs and lids
Single-serve yogurt
and pudding cups
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Glass bottles and jars
Clear plastic takeout
cups
Moulded bakery trays
Aerosol and paint
cans (empty)
Boxboard
Printed paper,
magazines, soft
cover books and
newspapers
Cardboard
Green Bin
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Bread, toast, cereal,
baked goods and pizza
Fruit
Cake, cookies,pie,
muffins and candies
Coffee grounds and
filters, tea bags
Pasta, couscous,
potatoes, rice, oatmeal,
flour and grains
Eggs and egg shells
Meat, fish and
shellfish (including
bones and shells)
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Paper egg cartons
and drink trays
Vegetables
Nuts and shells
Dairy products
Soiled paper food
packaging
Soiled paper towels,
napkins and tissues
Hair, pet fur, feathers,
dryer lint
Houseplants, fresh
flowers
Residual Waste
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Takeout beverage,
coffee cups and lids
Plastic cutlery, straws
and plates
Pet waste (kitty and
dog litter)
Plastic wrap and
bubble wrap
Disposable razors*
Diapers, and sanitary
products
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Furnace filters
Wooden food crates
Disposable mop
sheets, sanitizing/
cleaning wipes and
dryer sheets (never
flush these items)
Broken glass, dishes,
light bulbs (place in
cardboard box)*
Toothpaste tube
(*see page 14)
Whitby’s Waste Wizard
Wondering where
it goes? Ask Whitby’s
Waste Wizard by visiting
whitby.ca/waste
to find out more.
For blue box inquiries, contact the
Region of Durham n 905.579.5264
[email protected] n durham.ca/bluebox
For green bin or residual garbage inquiries,
contact the Town of Whitby n 905.668.3437
[email protected] n whitby.ca/waste
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Durham Region Waste Management Centre
P.O. Box 623, 4600 Garrard Road, Whitby, ON L1N 6A3
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
905.579.5264 or 1.800.667.5671
[email protected]
durham.ca/waste
Whitby Operations Centre
333 McKinney Drive, Whitby, ON L1R 3M2
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
905.668.3437
[email protected]
whitby.ca/waste
O N TA R I O • C A N A D A
Contact us about: Blue box collection, extra or replacement
blue boxes, extra or replacement green bins, backyard composters
Contact us about: Green bin (organic) waste,
residual (garbage) waste, yard waste, special collections
If this information is required in an alternate accessible format,
please contact the Town of Whitby at 905.668.5803
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