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2018-2019 Waste Collection Calendar Guide
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in sorting your waste.
Town of Whitby Operations Centre n 333 McKinney Drive, Whi tby, ON n 905.668.3437 n pw.operations@whi tby.ca
Town of Whitby n 2018-2019 Waste Collection Calendar Guide O N TA R I O • C A N A D A 2
Whitby is pleased to present the 2018-2019 Waste Collection Calendar Guide. Use the map
Index below to find your waste collection day. Your collection day has not changed.
page If your address falls in the blue areas of the
map, your schedule is on pages 4-5
Bi-weekly
Collection
If your address falls in the yellow areas of the Weekly
4 n Blue Area collection schedule map, your schedule is on pages 6-7 Collection
6 n Yellow Area collection schedule
8 n Blue Box collection (Condensed map of North Whitby)
8 n Green Bin collection Townline Rd W
9 n Residual waste collection
Baldwin St N
Ashburn Rd
10 n Leaf and Yard waste collection Myrtle Rd W
Lake Ridge Rd N
11 n Special collection
Thickson Rd N
11 n Reuse and take-back
Ashburn Rd
Brawley Rd
12 n Regional Waste Management Facilities
Thickson Rd N
12 n Battery Recycling Columbus Rd W
Queen St
13 n Household Hazardous waste
Winchester Rd W
Columbus Rd E
14 n Waste collection safety;
Sharps and broken glass Ca nwith Dr
en St
14 n Litter and Illegal Dumping
Queen
Watford St
15 n Know before you throw
Winchester Rd W
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Baldwin S
Winchester Rd E
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Lake Ridge Rd N
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Thickson Rd N
Anderson St
Check the map Visit whitby.ca/waste Call 905.668.3437
Garrard Rd
McKinney Dr
Baldwin St S
Whitby is watching its waste!
Thickson Rd N
Taunton Rd W Taunton Rd
Whitby is watching its waste and always
looking for ways to practice the 3Rs.
Reduce your waste by participating in the
actions and programs listed below: d
Dry d en Blv
Cochrane St.
Thickson Rd N
Waste Prevention
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Garden St N
Be thoughtful about your purchases. Do
you need this? Will it last? Is it recyclable? Rossland Rd
Can I recycle the packaging?
Brock St N
Ma
n ning Rd
Conservation
Bonacord Ave Ma N
Garden St N
Use what you have wisely and to its fullest n n ing Rd
Garrard Rd
before purchasing more. S
Cochrane St
Reuse Options
Dundas St W Dundas St E
Garden St S
Check out all of our reuse options
available to you on page 11.
Highway 401 W
Green Bin and Blue Box
Lake Ridge Rd S
See pages 8 and 15 for more information.
Victoria St W Highway 401 E
Other Recycling Options
(Special Collection)
See page 11 for information on booking
a Special Collection and the items
accepted in this program.
Dispose of Hazardous Waste Properly
Take household hazardous waste (HHW) Lake Ontario
to the depot locations shown on page 12.
See pages 13-14 for more information on
HHW disposal.
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Blue Area Collection Schedule Town of Whitby n 2018-2019 Waste Collection Calendar Guide 4
SCHEDuLE fOR ODD NuMBERED AREAS: My collection day is:
Monday 1, Tuesday 3, Wednesday 5, Thursday 7 and friday 9
Check the map on pages 2-3.
June 2018 July 2018 August 2018
mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat
1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4
Bump a Day!
4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11
Bump a Day!
11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18
18 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25
25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31 27 28 29 30 31
September 2018 October 2018 November 2018
mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat
3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
Bump a Day!
10 11 12 13 14 15 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bump a Day!
17 18 19 20 21 22 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17
24 25 26 27 28 29 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30
Out by Green bin Blue box Yard waste Garbage Christmas tree Pumpkin
7 a.m. collection collection collection collection collection collection
December 2018 January 2019 february 2019
mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat
3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 1 2
Bump a Day!
10 11 12 13 14 15 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9
17 18 19 20 21 22 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16
24 25 26 27 28 29 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23
Bump a Day! Bump a Day!
31 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28
Tues Dec 25th waste will be collected Wed Dec 26th.
March 2019 April 2019 May 2019
mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4
4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 11
11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 18
Bump a Day!
18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 25
Bump a Day! Bump a Day!
25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 27 28 29 30 31
Holiday Collection Change – REMEMBER after a holiday... Bump a Day!
Whitby’s Waste Wizard
On weeks with a statutory holiday, collection will take place one day after your regular collection day.
See Whitby’s Waste Wizard
at Whitby.ca/waste
Battery Collection dates: CAuTION with Sharps
for guidance in sorting
November 5 to 9, 2018 and April 23 to 27, 2019. and Broken Objects
your waste.
On your regular blue box collection day keep your waste collector safe!
visit durham.ca/waste (See pages 13-14).
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Yellow Area Collection Schedule Town of Whitby n 2018-2019 Waste Collection Calendar Guide 6
SCHEDuLE fOR EvEN NuMBERED AREAS: My collection day is:
Monday 2, Tuesday 4, Wednesday 6, Thursday 8 and friday 10
Check the map on pages 2-3.
June 2018 July 2018 August 2018
mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat
1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4
Bump a Day!
4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11
Bump a Day!
11 12 13 14 15 16 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18
18 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25
25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31 27 28 29 30 31
September 2018 October 2018 November 2018
mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat
3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
Bump a Day!
10 11 12 13 14 15 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10
Bump a Day!
17 18 19 20 21 22 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17
24 25 26 27 28 29 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30
Out by Green bin Blue box Yard waste Garbage Christmas tree Pumpkin
7 a.m. collection collection collection collection collection collection
December 2018 January 2019 february 2019
mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat
3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 1 2
Bump a Day!
10 11 12 13 14 15 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9
17 18 19 20 21 22 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16
24 25 26 27 28 29 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23
Bump a Day! Bump a Day!
31 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28
Tues Dec 25th waste will be collected Wed Dec 26th.
March 2019 April 2019 May 2019
mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4
4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 11
11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 18
Bump a Day!
18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 25
Bump a Day! Bump a Day!
25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 27 28 29 30 31
Holiday Collection Change – REMEMBER after a holiday... Bump a Day!
Whitby’s Waste Wizard
On weeks with a statutory holiday, collection will take place one day after your regular collection day.
See Whitby’s Waste Wizard
at Whitby.ca/waste
Battery Collection dates: CAuTION with Sharps
for guidance in sorting
November 5 to 9, 2018 and April 23 to 27, 2019. and Broken Objects
your waste.
On your regular blue box collection day keep your waste collector safe!
visit durham.ca/waste (See pages 13-14).
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Town of Whitby n 2018-2019 Waste Collection Calendar Guide O N TA R I O • C A N A D A 8
Blue box weekly collection Green bin weekly collection
Be sure to have your blue box to Set your green bin out for collection
1 the curb by 7 a.m. on the day of
your collection.
7 a.m. 1 every week by 7 a.m. even
if it is only partially full.
7 a.m.
Containers go in your large The maximum weight per green bin
Max.
2 blue box and papers go in your
smaller blue box.
2 is 20 Kilograms (44 Pounds).
44 pounds
Use only certified compostable bags, paper
3 based liners or newspapers to line your
green bin. All material must be bagged.
3
Flatten, bundle and tie cardboard and Loose organics will not be collected.
place between or beside your blue box.
Purchase only certified
4 compostable bags with at
least one of the accepted logos.
Rinse all containers and ensure they
4 are free of grease, liquid or food.
Green bin tips to remember...
On windy days, put your blue box out the morning of
No plastic bags, No pet waste, No diapers!
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n
collection rather than the night before, or consider holding n Remove all plastic food wrap and packaging and place in residual waste.
onto your recycling until your next collection. Stack blue n Store your green bin in your garage or outside in the shade.
boxes to prevent papers from blowing away. n To reduce odours during summer months, store meat scraps in your freezer
until collection day.
Don’t overload your blue boxes. The n To avoid exceeding the weight limit, purchase an additional green bin
6 maximum allowed weight per box is Max. (see below).
Mark your address in the white bar on the front of your green bin.
20 kilograms (44 pounds). Additional 44 pounds n
blue boxes can be purchased from the
Durham Region Waste Management Centre.
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 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Need a Blue box or Green bin
*A fee will apply for extra blue boxes or green bins. Damaged containers can be
exchanged free of charge at this location.Residual waste every second week collection Tips to Keep Pests Out of the Garbage
Have waste out by 7 a.m.
1 Garbage collection occurs every other
week according to your schedule
7 a.m. Prevent pesky animals from getting into your garbage by
placing waste out the morning of your collection day. Make
(see map on pages 2 or 3) sure to use your green bin for all of your food waste and rinse
food containers and meat trays before placing them in your
Bags that break when lifted will not be collected.
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garbage (or recycling). Never spray bags with bleach or
Bag weight must not exceed 20 kg (44 lbs). cayenne pepper as this is a safety hazard to waste collectors.
Refer to bag size info at bottom right of page.
Place bags at the curb beside your
Bag Tag Sales and Battery Drop-off Locations
3 green bin. Waste in garbage cans or
returnable containers will not be collected. Garbage bag tags are sold in sheets of 5 tags
and are available at the locations listed below:
Maximum of 4 garbage bags every
4
Town of Whitby Municipal Office
other week is allowed. Additional bags
must have pre-purchased bag-tags 1 2 3 4 575 Rossland Road East n 905.668.5803*
affixed to the neck of the bag. Whitby Civic Recreation Complex
555 Rossland Road East n 905.666.1991* Stickers for CfC
Garbage bags will not be collected if removal for fridges and
5 contents have materials that can be
diverted through the green bin or
Iroquois Park Sports Centre
500 Victoria Street West n 905.668.7765*
freezers (or anything
containing refrigerants)
blue box programs. Whitby Seniors’ Activity Centre are also sold at these
801 Brock Street South n 905.668.1424* locations for $20 each.
Whitby Central Library *Please call ahead for
Exemption on Bag Limits 405 Dundas Street West n 905.668.6531*
hours of operation. These
Brooklin Community Centre and Library locations also accept used
Residents who are unable to meet the bag limit restrictions 8 Vipond Road n 905.655.2010* batteries at drop-off bins.
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 Size Restrictions – Residual Waste Collection Bags
this program, please contact the Town of Whitby
Operations Centre at 905.668.3437. 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. Bags must not
exceed 20 kilograms (44 pounds).
44 lbs
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Leaf and Yard Waste seasonal every second week collection
Yard waste collection runs from April to
1 early December and is on the same
week as your garbage collection.
Grasscycling: “Cut it high and let it lie”
7 a.m.
Be sure to have yard waste out to
the curb by 7 a.m. Grass clippings are not accepted in any Whitby waste programs.
Instead, Grasscycle your clippings.
Brush, leaves, branches, Christmas
Grasscycling is the process of recycling grass clippings
trees, garden trimmings, pumpkins,
2 gourds, corn stalks, fallen fruit, plant
by leaving them on the lawn to break down naturally.
This returns nutrients back into the soil, reducing
and garden waste. No grass clippings.
the need for fertilizers and lawn watering.
Grasscycling also helps reduce the amount
Use Kraft paper bags or a labeled approved returnable of waste that is disposed of and
3 open-top container. For definition of approved
returnable container, see By-Law No. 5795-06.
YW eases the strain on our collection
and composting programs.
Grasscycling tips:
Maximum weight per container, bag or bundle
n Allow your lawn to grow at least 9 cm. (3.5 in.) in height before mowing it
4 is not to exceed 20 kilograms (44 pounds).
Limit of 16 items per collection (limit does not
Max.
44 pounds
down to 6 cm. (2.3 in.).
n Do not cut your grass during a drought or when grass is wet.
apply for bagged leaves in the fall months).
n Grasscycling will make your lawn look healthier by recycling nutrients back
into the soil.
securely tie branches and brush in bundles up to 1 metre n Grass clippings are comprised of 80 to 90% water and will disappear within
5 (3.2 feet) in length and 0.7 metres (2.5 feet) in width.
Individual branches must not exceed
a few days, leaving no mess on your lawn!
10 centimetres (4 inches) in diameter.
Christmas Trees
unacceptable Yard Waste items
Christmas tree collection occurs during specified
weeks in January – refer to your waste 10 ft
Grass clippings, hay Bags that are over collection calendar. Natural Christmas trees max. or
bales, sod, soil, tree weight or break will should be free of any tinsel, decorations, wire, should
stumps, stones, not be collected. stands or any bags. Trees longer than 3 metres be cut in
plastic flower pots, (10 feet) should be cut in half. Residents are half
milled lumber, lattice reminded to set Christmas trees out on a
and aeration plugs. cleared portion of your driveway. Trees frozen
in snow banks will not be collected.Special Collections Diverting more from disposal
Large item collection Through the special collections program, residents can recycle a number of
n Residents can schedule a special collection for up to 12 items per booking. items that include:
Please note fees may apply.
n Same day requests are not available.
n A complete list is needed in order to book.
Metal goods: Acceptable items include, but are not
n Bookings are based upon availability and should be done in advance.
limited to; stoves, washers, dryers, ladders, wheel
n Special collections must be set out at end of your driveway by
barrows, barbeques and bed frames.
7 a.m. on the scheduled collection date, or 8 p.m. the night
before the collection. CfC (fridges and freezers): There is a $20 fee for the
n To cancel or reschedule a special collection, at least two safe removal of CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) refrigerants
business days’ notice must be provided before the day from appliances such as fridges, freezers, air conditioners,
of your collection. water coolers and dehumidifiers. CFC stickers can be
n Ensure nothing is blocking access to your purchased from Town locations (see page 9).
bulky items on your collection day or your Fridge and freezer doors should be duct-taped closed.
items may not be collected. Do not remove doors or place additional waste inside.
Scheduling a Special Collection Electronics: Acceptable items include but are not limited
to computers, audiovisual devices, cameras, printers,
scanners and televisions. Remember to remove personal
Residents can schedule their special collection either by telephone or online. data from your electronics.
Telephone bookings: Whitby Operations Centre
Porcelain: Acceptable items include toilets, bidets,
Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. 905.668.3437
sinks, soap dishes and toilet roll holders. For two-piece
toilets, separate the tank from the bowl. Do not place
Online bookings: whitby.ca/specialcollection in cardboard box.
Tires: Accepted items include car, light truck and bicycle
tires. Agricultural, heavy truck, and off-road vehicle tires
Reuse and take-back
are not included. Visit rethinktires.ca for other locations.
Consider donating your gently used items to a charitable organization that
accepts reusable items. Please contact these organizations for location Reuse Days...Pass it on!
and a list of accepted items:
Attend one of the Region of Durham’s
n Canadian Diabetes – 1.800.505.5525 – diabetes.ca
n Habitat for Humanity – 1.877.758.4343 – habitatdurham.com
Reuse days. for more information,
n Bag it Back – return your LCBO containers to the Beer Store for
visit durham.ca/waste.
a full deposit return. Visit bagitback.ca.
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Battery Recycling Spring and Fall curbside collection Place sealed and labeled
Durham’s curbside battery recycling program offers two collections per year, 3 battery-bag on top of blue box
one in spring and the other in the fall. Consult your waste collection schedule (papers) on your designated
for your battery collection dates. Residents can also drop off used battery collection day.
batteries throughout the year at the Town facilities listed on page 9.
Place used or unwanted household
1 batteries in a clear zipper style bag.
Be sure to tape the terminals on your
Accepted unacceptable
batteries, especially on 9V and button cell
batteries to reduce the risk of short-circuit. Undamaged, Automotive batteries, damaged, leaking
single use, or wet cell batteries should be placed
dry cell and in a leak-proof container and delivered
2 Label bag with battery sticker provided or
print a label from durham.ca/waste.
rechargeable
household batteries.
to Durham Region’s Waste Management
Facility (see below).
Regional Waste Management facilities
Waste Management facility Waste Disposal fees
1640 Ritson Road North, Oshawa n Disposal fees may apply for mixed loads and are subject to change
905-433-2050 n Fees are payable by cash, VISA, MasterCard
TM
or debit card
Tuesday to Saturday n No cheques or accounts accepted
8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed Sunday, Monday and holidays
Accepted Drop-off items
Private Waste Disposal facility: n Appliances, furniture and scrap metal fREE in a dedicated load
Hwy 401
Blue box recyclables n Bulky white polystyrene
Squires Beach Rd.
Miller Waste Systems* n
1220 Squires Beach Road, Pickering n Drywall and wood n Electronic waste
Church St.
Bayly St.
Brock Rd.
905-426-4222 n Leaf and yard waste n Plastic signs
n Porcelain (coroplast/film)
*Note: This privately operated waste (e.g., toilets n Tires
Clements Rd. disposal site contains a Regional HHW and sinks) n Household hazardous waste and
facility. HHW material only is accepted n Garbage mercury containing devices
free of charge. Refer to page 13 for
accepted items.Household Hazardous Waste
Where Do I Take My Household Hazardous Waste? Accepted Household Hazardous Empty Tanks
Residents can take their Household Hazardous Waste Items (HHW) to one Waste Items nButane, helium or
of the Regional Waste Management (drop-off) facilities (listed on page 12) propane tanks
free of charge. Residents can also visit the following websites to find
a retail take-back location near them. Automotive Products
Mercury Containing
n Antifreeze, autobody filler
Products
n Automotive batteries – lead acid
n Thermometers,
Visit makethedrop.ca n Brake fluid, fuel additives
for participating HHW take-back locations thermostats
n Gasoline (in ULC
approved container)
n Oil filters, used motor oil Household Products
n Windshield washer fluid n Abrasive cleaners, aerosol
Visit ReGeneration.ca products
for participating paint take-back locations n Disinfectants,
Batteries
n General household batteries bleach,
n Rechargeable
drain cleaner
n Shoe polish,
batteries,
How to dispose of Medical Waste, Needles & Syringes vehicle batteries toilet bowl cleaner
Gardening and pest control
Never throw needles or syringes in the garbage Electronics
n Fungicides, herbicides,
n Computers, monitors printers,
or recycling. They pose a serious hazard to your insecticides
waste collector and the community. Ask your scanners, fax machines
n Flea/tick products,
n Cell phones, telephones,
pharmacy for a free medical sharps container and rat poison
return them to a participating pharmacy location. answering machines
n VCR and DVD players,
Visit healthsteward.ca for more information on take
back locations. radio, stereos, speakers Personal Care Products
n Camcorders, cables, n Hair dye, hair spray,
Medical waste such as IV tubing, IV bags, latex gloves, televisions and hydrogen peroxide
gaming consoles n Nail polish and nail
and absorbent products are accepted in your regular
garbage. Please ensure any liquids from dialysis or IV polish remover
tubing is rinsed with saline solution, drained and left Paints and Solvents
uncapped before being placed in the regular garbage. n Acetone, latex paint, lead and oil Miscellaneous
All medical waste must be double bagged. Please based paint n Compact fluorescent
contact the Town of Whitby for more information. n Paint thinner, other light bulbs and tubes
n Swimming pool
solvents
chemicals, smoke detectors
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Waste Collection Safety Be Kind to your Collector!
Winter Safety Be Cautious When Passing
Help waste management staff do Waste collection vehicles make frequent stops and it can be frustrating when
their job safely during the winter trying to get around them. Keep in mind these are large vehicles and the
months by placing your waste and collector cannot always see you from the
recycling out on the snow cleared stand up side of the truck. Please be
portion of your driveway. Please do patient and only pass waste vehicles
not place waste or recycling on or when it is safe to do so.
behind snowbanks.
Litter and Illegal Dumping
Caution with Broken Glass and Sharp Objects
Littering and illegal dumping take away from the beauty of our parks and
community, negatively affects the environment, and endangers the health and
Some Things Should Not Be Placed Out in Your Household Garbage
safety of residents and our employees.
Sharp items, like broken glass and nails can be a serious
hazard for both your family and your waste collector.
We think of litter as small amounts of waste that are carelessly (and illegally)
Protect yourself and others by disposing of your
dropped onto the ground. It may seem like a little here and there but it adds
garbage in a safe manner.
up fast! Illegal dumping includes the dumping of household garbage bags,
yard waste, furniture, and other types of garbage in or on:
Place sharp objects in a cut resistant and
• Roadsides
puncture proof container (such as a cardboard
box). Label the container “Sharp object”, and
h • Parks and public spaces
set out on your garbage day beside your regular c • Private property without permission
• Public or private garbage bins and litter containers.
bagged garbage for collection.
Visit whitby.ca/waste to learn how to properly dispose of your waste and keep
Used needles and syringes must be returned to a
Whitby beautiful!
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 The Town has several by-laws intended to help keep the community safe,
Operations Centre 905.668.3437. clean and inviting. To learn more about Whitby’s municipal by-laws, visit
whitby.ca/bylaws.Know before you throw! Common everyday items.
Blue Box Green Bin Residual Waste
n Plastic bottles n Glass bottles and jars n Bread, toast, cereal, n Paper egg cartons n Takeout beverage, n Furnace filters
n Clear egg cartons n Clear plastic takeout baked goods and pizza and drink trays coffee cups and lids n Wooden food crates
n Fruit and vegetable cups n Fruit n Vegetables n Plastic cutlery, straws n Disposable mop
containers n Moulded bakery trays n Cake, cookies,pie, n Nuts and shells and plates sheets, sanitizing/
n Takeout food n Aerosol and paint muffins and candies n Dairy products n Pet waste (kitty and cleaning wipes and
containers cans (empty) n Coffee grounds and n Soiled paper food dog litter) dryer sheets (never
n Milk and juice cartons n Boxboard filters, tea bags packaging n Plastic wrap and flush these items)
n Metal food and n Printed paper, n Pasta, couscous, n Soiled paper towels, bubble wrap n Broken glass, dishes,
beverage cans magazines, soft potatoes, rice, oatmeal, napkins and tissues n Disposable razors* light bulbs (place in
n Plastic tubs and lids cover books and flour and grains n Hair, pet fur, feathers, n Diapers, and sanitary cardboard box)*
n Single-serve yogurt newspapers n Eggs and egg shells dryer lint products n Toothpaste tube
and pudding cups n Cardboard n Meat, fish and n Houseplants, fresh n Plant pots/trays n CDs, DVDs and
shellfish (including flowers coffee pods
bones and shells) n pet bedding
(*see page 14)
Whitby’s Waste Wizard
See Whitby’s Waste Wizard
at Whitby.ca/waste
for guidance in sorting
your waste.
for blue box inquiries, contact the for green bin or residual garbage inquiries,
Region of Durham n 905.579.5264 contact the Town of Whitby n 905.668.3437 15
waste@durham.ca n durham.ca/waste pw.operations@whitby.ca n whitby.ca/wasteWhitby Operations Centre Durham Region Waste Management Centre
O N TA R I O • C A N A D A 333 McKinney Drive, Whitby, ON L1R 3M2 P.O. Box 623, 4600 Garrard Road, Whitby, ON L1N 6A3
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
905.668.3437 905.579.5264 or 1.800.667.5671
pw.operations@whitby.ca waste@durham.ca
whitby.ca/waste durham.ca/waste
Contact us about: Green bin (organic) waste, Contact us about: Blue box collection, extra or replacement
residual (garbage) waste, yard waste, special collections blue boxes, extra or replacement green bins, backyard composters
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you can now recycle your used sharps to help
prevent needlestick and
Pesticides Visit any participating pharmacy to
at over 300 locations sharps injuries.
receive an approved sharps container,
free of charge.
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across the province! Solvents You Can Return:
• Needles, needle tips
and syringes
Fertilizers • Insulin pens Place your used sharps into the
container, needle tip first.
• Lancets
• Other used 3
medical sharps
Find your nearest drop-off
Components such as glucose
location at ReGeneration.ca meters and cotton swabs Once the sharps waste has reached
should not be disposed of the designated fill line, secure the
HPSA IS FUNDED latch (double click) and return to a
in sharps containers. BY THE HEALTH PRODUCTS INDUSTRY participating pharmacy.
Visit www.healthsteward.ca For more information, visit: Always use an approved sharps
container when disposing of
to find your nearest participating healthsteward.ca or e-mail info@healthsteward.ca used sharps to help reduce
pharmacy. Call Our Toll-Free Number: 1-844-535-8889 the risk of needlestick injuries.You can also read
