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2017Collection Calendar Garbage, Recycling & Yard Wastewww.eastgwillimbury.ca

The need for environmentally friendly practices is embedded in the Town’s Strategic Plan. We have committed to ensuring we will explore innovation and partnerships for environmentally friendly practices when making decisions. However, to ensure we are creating a community that benefits not only current residents but future ones as well, we need everyone to make a commitment to make environmentally smart choices at home.

Therefore, I would like to thank you for taking the time to read the 2017 Collection Calendar. It is our hope that by reading the information and tips throughout this guide you are able to increase what you are recycling (Did you know that you can pre-arrange collection of large white goods?), and take advantage of the green bin program (Cut your waste in half!). There are also tips that will help you conserve energy and save money.

If you would like more information visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/collectionfaqs. Thank you for continuing to make East Gwillimbury a green community and a great place to live.

Thank you,Mayor Virginia Hackson, Councillor James R. Young, Councillor Tara Roy-DiClemente, Councillor Marlene Johnston, Councillor Joe Persechini

MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR & MEMBERS OF COUNCIL

From left to right: Councillor Marlene Johnston, Councillor James R. Young, Mayor Virginia Hackson, Councillor Tara Roy-DiClemente and Councillor Joe Persechini

Curbside Collection RemindersPlace garbage, Green Bins, Blue Boxes and yard waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled day, but not earlier than 8 p.m. the night before.Maximum of two bags/cans of garbage every two weeks. Please note that the Town does have a garbage tag program, any extra garbage (in excess of the two bag maximum) must be brought to the Georgina Waste Transfer Station (see page 3).

Metal or plastic cans• Must have 2 handles and a secure lid• Do not use ties/bungee cord• Maximum weight 22 kg (50 lbs)• Maximum size 25 gallons/94 litres and 32 gallons/121 litres

Plastic garbage bags• Must be securely tied• No loose grocery/kitchen catcher bags• Do not place sharp objects inside bags.

Place these materials in a separate, sealed and labeled cardboard box.

• Maximum weight 22 kg (50 lbs)• Maximum size: 76cm (30 inches)

by 122cm (48 inches)

Acceptable Containers for Garbage

These items are NOT picked up: hazardous and biomedical waste; household paints, solvents & pesticides; syringes and needles; car parts and tires; propane tanks; and construction/ demolition waste. Disposal information for these items can be found throughout this calendar, or by calling 1-866-665-6752.

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All Blue Box materials must be placed in a receptacle with a total capacity between 12 and 22 gallons only. Please do not use lids or nets to cover the container. Please contact the Town for further details regarding Blue Box size/volume restrictions.

If you have a damaged unusable East Gwillimbury blue or green bin with the logo present, bring it into the Civic Centre and it will be exchanged at no charge.

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York Region Waste DepotsMarkham and Vaughan Household Hazardous Waste Depots Rodick Road, South of Miller Avenue, City of Markham2840 Rutherford Road, City of Vaughan

East Gwillimbury Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Depot 225 Garfield Wright Boulevard, Town of East Gwillimbury

Bloomington Yard Waste DepotMiller Compost Bloomington Facility1351 Bloomington Road East, Town of Richmond Hill

ACCEPTED: • Electronic waste• Household hazardous waste (limits apply)• Liquid cooking oil (maximum 4L container)• Pharmaceuticals• Sharps (in puncture-proof container)

FEES: No charge, but limits apply

HOURS: Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesday and Wednesday: ClosedThursday to Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.(Open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays from April 1 to October 31)

Closed civic and statutory holidays

ACCEPTED: • Blue box recyclables• Electronic waste• Household hazardous waste (limits apply)• Liquid cooking oil (maximum 4L container)• Metal appliances• Pharmaceuticals• Refrigerated appliances*• Scrap metal• Sharps (in puncture-proof container)

*FEES: Refrigerated appliances:With a CFC removal sticker: $0Without a CFC removal sticker: $20Cash only.

HOURS: Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Tuesday and Wednesday: ClosedThursday to Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.(Open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays from April 1 to October 31)


FEES: Residential loads less than one cubic yard: $0Loads over one cubic yard: $65 per tonne

Cash, debit and credit cards accepted.

HOURS: April 1 – November 30Monday to Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: Closed


December 1 – March 31Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday and Sunday: Closed

ACCEPTED: • Flowers and garden plants• Grass clippings• Hay (clean, small quantities)• Leaves• Shrubs and branches • Sod (small residential

quantities, dirt removed) • Weeds

Yard waste in plastic bags must be emptied.

NOT ACCEPTED: • Animal droppings• Branches larger than

15 centimetres (six inches) in diameter or 1.8 metres (six feet) in length

• Kitchen and food waste• Rocks• Root balls and stumps• Soil

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Georgina Transfer Station 23068 Warden Avenue, Town of Georgina

*FEES: Concrete, Garbage and Yard Waste: $100 per tonne ($10 minimum charge)

Refrigerated appliances: With a CFC removal sticker: $0Without a CFC removal sticker: $20

Cash, debit, credit cards and commercial billing account accepted.

TRANSFER STATION HOURS: Monday to Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Sunday: Closed

HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DEPOT HOURS:Saturday only 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.


ACCEPTED: • Blue box recyclables• Cardboard• Concrete*• Electronic waste• Garbage*• Household hazardous waste

(limits apply) (Saturdays only)

• Liquid cooking oil (maximum 4L container)

• Metal appliances• Refrigerated appliances*• Scrap metal • Tires (limit of four per day)• Yard waste*

York Region is constructing new features at Georgina

Transfer Station, Elgin Mills and McCleary Court Community

Environmental Centres.

Depots are openduring construction.Please expect delays.

Waste depots arefor York Regionresidents only.

Proof of residency required.

Fees and hours subject to change without notice.

Prices include allapplicable taxes.

For more information visityork.ca/wastedepots or

call 1-866-665-6752.

Elgin Mills and McCleary Court Community Environmental Centres 1124 Elgin Mills Road East, Town of Richmond Hill130 McCleary Court, City of Vaughan (Highway 7 and Creditstone Road)

ENHANCEMENTS IN PROGRESS

ACCEPTED: • Blue box recyclables• Cardboard• Compact fluorescent light bulbs• Drywall• Electronic waste• Garbage*

• Liquid cooking oil (maximum 4L container)

• Large, clean polystyrene foam (no meat trays or packing peanuts)

• Metal appliances• Refrigerated appliances*

• Rubble and concrete• Scrap metal• Shredded paper• Small household batteries• Tires (limit of four per day)• Wood (treated)*• Wood (untreated)

*FEES: Residential Small BusinessWaste disposal: Car or minivan $10 $28 Car or minivan + small utility trailer $13 $28 Car or minivan + large utility trailer $23 $28 Pick-up truck $30 $35 12 or 14-foot cube van $89 $90

Refrigerated appliances: With a CFC removal sticker $0 $10 Without a CFC removal sticker $20 $20

Cash, debit and credit cards accepted.Maximum vehicle cube size permitted is 14 feet. Vehicles with hydraulic lifts, not permitted.

HOURS: Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday: ClosedThursday to Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays from April 1 to October 31)Closed civic and statutory holidays


Please keep plastic bags out of your blue box.

Place items at the curb by 7 a.m.

Find out what goes where at

york.ca/bindicator

Contact GFL at 1-866-421-5625 or gflenv.com/alert

TOWN WIDE LI T TER CLEANUP &SAVE THE DATE for the

SATURDAY, APRIL 22, 2017

Visit our website, Town of East Gwillimbury or @TownofEG for updates closer to the events.

SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2017ELECTRONIC WASTE RECYCLING EVENT

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January 2017New Year’s Day

Maximum 6’ (1.8 m)- cut in pieces if necessary

Christmas Tree Pick UpJanuary 10-13, 2017

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Garbage Collection Week

Recycling Guide Inside Back Cover

Green Bin and Blue Box are collected WEEKLY. Garbage is picked up every other week on your regular day in the weeks that begin with the purple arrow indicator.

Orthodox Christmas Day

Have a question? Consult the back cover.

CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION IS ON JANUARY 10 to 13. Remove ALL decorations, nails, tree stands and plastic bags. Please note crews will not dig out a tree or climb a snow bank to retrieve one. Place Christmas Trees out on your scheduled collection day for pick-up.

What Goes in the Green Bin? Green Bin Tip: Lining your Green Bin with compostable bags instead of plastic bags will help the environment. Look for the “certified compostable” bag logo. As of May 2011 compostable bags are mandatory in the Green Bin.

Food and food scrapsIf you can eat it, it goes in the Green Bin. Meat and fish bones and shells, fat, grease and lard (solidified), small amounts of cooking oil, baking supplies, dairy products, egg shells, coffee filters/grounds and tea bags, corn cobs/husks and nuts/shells.

Soiled or shredded paperShredded paper may be placed in the Green Bin in small amounts. Other paper products that go in the Green Bin include; butcher and cheese paper, moulded pulp take-out trays, ice cream boxes, microwave popcorn bags, flour and sugar bags, muffin paper, paper plates, paper towels and tissues, paper serviettes, paper candy wrappers and any paper or cardboard that contains food residue (sauce, cheese, etc.). NO waxed paper.

Personal Care itemsDiapers, hair, nail clippings, sanitary products, tampons, incontinence products, tissues.

Pet productsAnimal bedding, pet waste, kitty litter, bird seed, pet food, pet fur, feathers and sawdust (wood sources only).

Houseplants and flowers (no yard waste)

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February 2017

Family Day

Valentine’s Day

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The average Canadian home has 25 or more products using standby power – devices that are consuming electricity 24 hours a day, 365 days a year even when turned “off”. These devices can add 10% to your annual electricity use!

Don’t forget to maintain your septic system! Experts recommend that residential systems be pumped out every three years, and that filters are checked annually.

Family Funday10:30 a.m. at the East Gwillimbury Sports Complex

Missed CollectionsMissed collections are upsetting, but there is usually a reason why material was not collected as expected.To ensure your materials are collected, please ensure they are:• In acceptable containers• Out by 7:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m. the night before• Within the weight limit of 23kg (50 lbs)• Not hidden behind a vehicle, snow bank, or other obstruction• Free of prohibited content (e.g. hazardous or construction/renovation waste)

Other reasons for missed collections are:• Non-recyclable item in Blue Box• Garbage or yard waste not scheduled for collection that particular week

If an item is not collected for reasons other than the above, please consult the back cover of this calendar.

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March 2017

St. Patrick’s Day

First day of spring

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DST begins (turn clocks forward onehour at bedtime)


Replacing the light bulbs with ENERGY STAR labelled CFLs can reduce the annual greenhouse gas emissions by 72 kilograms per year.


Yard WasteYard Waste is collected WITH RECYCLING EVERY SECOND WEEK from April to November, as noted throughout this calendar (there are some exceptions due to statutory holidays).

There is no limit on the amount of yard waste that can be placed for collection, providing that acceptable containers are used.

A “yard waste” sticker must be placed on the open rigid containers used for yard waste. The stickers may be picked up at the Civic Centre, also at the Mount Albert and Holland Landing Libraries.

Acceptable Containers:Place weeds, plant trimmings and leaves in paper yard bags or any rigid open top container that has handles. Bundle branches as shown. Use twine only, no ropes please.

No plastic bags please!

These items should not be placed with Yard Waste:Kitchen scraps, grass clippings, rocks, dirt, sod, tree stumps, branches larger than 10cm (4”) in diameter, flower pots/trays, painted or treated wood and animal droppings.

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April 2017

Earth Day 2017

Good Friday

Easter Sunday Easter Monday

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Does your lawnmower need replacing? Older gas lawnmowers produce as much pollution as 40 new cars.

Collection is one day later this week.

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May 2017

Victoria Day

Mother’s Day

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Buy locally grown foods at the East Gwillimbury Farmers’ Market! Visit www.eastgwillimbury.ca/farmersmarket, for details.

Lyme disease can be passed to humans through the bite of an infected black-legged tick.Reduce your risk:

• Cover up when you go outside • Check yourself and your children for ticks • Use insect repellent when outdoors

Fight the bite!

Lyme diseaseProtect yourself against

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June 2017

First day of summer

Father’s Day

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Using a hose to wash your car, instead of a bucket, can use more than 4 times the amount of water.

Own land in York Region? Grow memories.

If you own two or more acres in York Region, we’ll plant a forest for you. Experts will help you every step of the way; from funding assistance, to planning and planting, to tending your growing forest.

A forest is a gift that grows for generations.

Contact us to find out more.

york.ca/treeplanting

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July 2017Canada Day

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Avoid using major appliances during heat waves and smog alerts.

Fight the bite!West Nile virus

Protect yourself against

West Nile virus can be passed to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.Reduce your risk:

• Clean up standing water around your home • Cover up when you go outside • Use insect repellent when outdoors

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Civic Holiday

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Energy Star qualified clothes washers use 35 to 50% less water and 20 to 50% less energy per load than other washers.

Avoid watering during the heat of the day; up to 50% of the water is lost to evaporation.

What is Household Hazardous Waste?Household hazardous waste (HHW) is anything in your home that is corrosive, explosive, flammable, or poisonous and is no longer needed. It should be brought to a HHW depot where it will be disposed of safely.

What is Electronic Waste?Electronic waste (e-waste) is any electronic equipment in your home that no longer works and cannot be repaired. E-waste should not be thrown in the garbage as these items contain materials considered to be hazardous.

Limits apply.

For more information visit york.ca/waste or call 1-866-665-6752

• Aerosol cans (full or partially full)

• Batteries• Compact fluorescent

light bulbs • Gasoline• Glues and adhesives• Cleaning products• Fertilizers• Hydrogen peroxide• Rubbing alcohol

• Nail polish and polish remover

• Paints (liquid and solid)• Paint thinner and varnish

remover• Perfume and cologne• Pesticides, insecticides

and herbicides• Pharmaceuticals• Propane tanks• Used motor oil and filters

Examples of HHW include: • Cameras• Cellphones, telephones, pagers and

fax machines• Computers, modems, keyboards

and mice• Monitors, hard drives, and laptops

(limit of four per day)• Printers and scanners • Televisions (limit of two per day)• VCRs, DVD players, radios, stereos

and speakers

Limits apply

Examples of e-waste include: HHW Depots:East Gwillimbury HHW and Recycling Depot 225 Garfield Wright Boulevard East Gwillimbury

Georgina Transfer Station 23068 Warden Avenue Georgina

Markham HHW Depot Rodick Road, South of Miller Avenue Markham

Vaughan HHW Depot 2840 Rutherford Road, Vaughan

E-waste Depots:East Gwillimbury HHW and Recycling Depot 225 Garfield Wright Boulevard East Gwillimbury

Elgin Mills CEC 1124 Elgin Mills Road East Richmond Hill

Georgina Transfer Station 23068 Warden Avenue Georgina

Markham HHW Depot Rodick Road, South of Miller Avenue Markham

McCleary Court CEC 130 McCleary Court Vaughan

Vaughan HHW Depot 2840 Rutherford Road Vaughan

Disassembled electronics will not be accepted.


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September 2017

Labour Day

First day of fall

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Back to school? Use reusable containers for lunches; carpool or bike instead of driving; reuse binders and school supplies. Above all, protect young lungs: never idle in a school zone.

Have a question? Consult the back cover. YOUR YARD

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Fats, oils and grease can have a serious impact on your home and the environment.When poured down the sink, drain or toilet, they can clog your pipes and our sewers. Fats, oils and grease are byproducts of cooking, including:butter and margarine, cooking oils (including deep frying oils), meat fats, salad dressings, sauces, gravies, shortening and lard.

PROPER Disposal • Fats, oils and grease are organic waste that belong in your green bin• Wait for fats, oils and grease to cool and harden, then scrape into

the green bin• Use a small amount of paper towel to help wipe and absorb the

liquid before placing it in your green bin• Liquid cooking oil can also be dropped off at a York Region waste

depot to be recycled into biodiesel

Cool it, scrape it, green bin it. visit york.ca/fog

Discover tips for planning healthy family meals at york.ca/goodfood

#PlanPrepareEnjoy

For many families, shopping and preparing meals comes with a lot of food waste. On average, York Region households throw away $1,500 worth of food each year. Here are some simple tips to reduce food waste and save time and money:

Plan ahead and shop with a list (check your cupboards in advance to avoid buying duplicates) Buy only what you need; bulk buying or buying on sale is only cost effective if the product is actually usedChoose recipes you can make ahead, giving you more time with your family and friends Serve smaller portions; preparing or setting out more than they can eat is more food wasted Freeze leftovers to enjoy later; soups, stews, pasta and casseroles freeze well

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October 2017

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Pumpkins, straw, cornstalks and leaves are collected with yard waste. Please do not put these materials in the garbage.


Top Ten Collection Tips Follow these handy “DO’s and DON’Ts” to ensure your items are collected every time.

Each truck (and its crew) collects from thousands of households each day. Following these tips will help ensure they are able to collect your items smoothly and efficiently, every time.

DO put your garbage cans/bags out by 7am on your collection day

DO ensure any and all straps, cords or other restraints are removed from your containers

DO bundle all branches with non-plastic twine or string max 60 cm (24’’) x 90cm (36’’)

DO place bulky/large articles out with your regular garbage on collection day.

DO place a small amount of shredded paper is allowed in the green bin and it should be in a compostable bag. Large amounts of shredded paper must go in the garbage.

DO ensure that any broken glass is placed in a sealed box labeled “BROKEN GLASS” – put out with your regular waste.

DON’T put any recyclables in your black bag, place in your blue box instead –see back inside cover for recycling guide

DON’T place any household hazardous, construction/demolition materials or any other non-collectible materials @ curbside for collection

DON’T place sod, grass clippings or dirt in with your yard waste

DON’T place plastic toys in your blue box

DON’T put any containers/bags out that are heavier than 50 lbs.

“OOPS”

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November 2017

Remembrance Day

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Turn down the thermostat on your water heater to reduce energy consumption and prevent scalding. Most hot water heaters can be safely lowered to 54° Celsius.


DST ends (turn clocks back onehour at bedtime)

Did you know that if every household in Canada switched to cold water to wash their clothes, approximately 1.5 billion kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions could be saved?

Metal Item Recycling & Bulky Item Pick-upLarge metal items (White Goods) such as appliances, barbecues (no propane tanks), bed frames, furnaces, hot water heaters, metal bath tubs, storage sheds and bicycles must be recycled. Call 1.866.421.5625 to arrange for a special curbside collection. For safety, remove doors from fridges, freezers and ovens. If a special collection is not booked, metal items will not be collected.Metal appliances and scrap metal can also be dropped off at select York Region depots (see page 3 for details).

Bulky Items such as Upholstered Furniture, Mattresses and Carpeting, etc.These items may be placed at curbside for pick-up on your regular bi-weekly garbage collection day. Please break down or separate large/heavy items, if possible. Bundle small loose pieces. Tie carpeting and linoleum in rolls measuring no longer than 1.2 metres (4 ft) and weighing less than 20 kilograms (44 lbs).

Construction & Demolition WastePlease take these materials to one of the York Region Community Environmental Centres. See page 3 for locations and hours of operation or donate good quality materials to a charitable organization.

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December 2017

JANUARY 2018

ChristmasDay

New Year’sDay

Boxing Day

First day of winter

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Your new calendar will be delivered in early January 2018


There are approximately 30 to 35 million real Christmas trees sold in North America every year. Real Christmas trees are a renewable, recyclable resource. At most farms, up to three seedlings are planted for every real Christmas tree harvested. Artificial trees contain non-biodegradable plastics.

Maximum 6’ (1.8 m)- cut in pieces if necessary

What goes in the blue box?PAPERCardboard• Cardboard boxes

(flattened)• Pizza and shoe boxes

Newsprint• Flyers• Magazines• Newspapers• Telephone books

Household paper• Calendars and posters• Envelopes• Junk mail• Note paper and

sticky notes• Office paper and pads

Polycoat containers• Paper coffee cups (no lids)• Drink boxes or tetra packs

(no straws)• Frozen food boxes• Frozen juice containers

(separate lids)• Juice and milk cartons

Other paper• Boxboard (e.g. cereal boxes)• Bristol board• Egg cartons/flats • File folders• Greeting cards/index cards• Paper bags• Paper cups • Paper packaging• Paper towel and toilet paper rolls• Wrapping paper (non-metallic)

PLASTIC (empty containers)Plastic household containers • Antifreeze and windshield

washer bottles• Baby wipe containers• Detergent bottles• Household cleaning product containers• Medicine bottles

(larger than two-inches in diameter)• Plastic bottles/jugs/pails• Plastic plant pots/trays

Plastic food and drink containers• Bakery trays and clamshells • Microwaveable plastic food trays • Plastic egg cartons• Plastic tubs and lids (ice cream,

margarine, yogurt tubs, etc.)• Take-out food containers• Water and pop bottles

METALSteel containers• Aerosol cans (empty)• Cookie tins• Metal food and

soup cans • Paint cans

(empty, lids off)

Aluminum containers• Aluminum foil

(rolled into ball)• Aluminum plates

and trays• Pop cans

GLASS• Bottles• Jars

Visit york.ca/bindicatorYork Region’s online,

easy-to-use waste database

All containers must be empty and clean.Metal lids must be removed and placed in blue

box separately.

DON’T KNOW WHERE IT GOES?

What does NOT go in the Blue Box?

BatteriesCoffee pods/discs

Dishes/glassesFoam packaging

Medical waste (needles)Plastic bags (of any kind)

Propane tanks

For more information, visityork.ca/waste or call 1-866-665-6752


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Waste and Missed Collection Inquiries1-866-421-5625• Missed Collections• Schedule a metal item pick up

General Inquiries Town of East Gwillimbury Customer Service905-478-4282www.eastgwillimbury.ca • Damaged blue boxes/green bins

The Regional Municipality of YorkHousehold Hazardous Waste and Waste Depots 1-866-665-6752www.york.ca

WHO TO CALL: Information that can be found in this calendarAppliances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Basic Collection Information. . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 13

Bulky Items (appliances, furniture, carpeting, swing sets, etc) . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Christmas Trees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Collection Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Construction/Demolition

Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Electronics Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4, 13

Farmers Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Green Bin Sorting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Lyme Disease . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Medications, Sharps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7, 13

Paint, Solvents, Pesticides . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 13

Recycling Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Recycling Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Waste & Recycling Drop-Off Depot Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

West Nile Virus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Yard Waste . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Yard Waste Drop-off Depot . . . . . . . . . . . 3

19000 Leslie Street, Sharon, ON L0G 1V0905-478-4282www.eastgwillimbury.ca/collectionfaqs

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