Waste Collection Calendar Guide

ONTAR O CANADA ONTARIO CANADA Get the Waste Buddy App at whitby.ca/waste 08-09 Waste Collection Calendar Guide See Whitby s Waste Wizard at Whitby.ca/waste for guidance in sorting your waste. Town of Whitby Operations Centre n McKinney Drive, Whitby, ON n 90.8.7 n pw.operations@whitby.ca

Town of Whitby n 08-09 Waste Collection Calendar Guide Whitby is pleased to present the 08-09 Waste Collection Calendar Guide. Use the map below to find your waste collection day. Your collection day has not changed. page n Blue Area collection schedule n Yellow Area collection schedule 8 n Blue Box collection 8 n Green Bin collection 9 n Residual waste collection If your address falls in the blue areas of the map, your schedule is on pages - Bi-weekly Collection If your address falls in the yellow areas of the map, your schedule is on pages -7 Weekly Collection (Condensed map of North Whitby) Winchester Rd W Thickson Rd N Columbus Rd E en St Queen Call 90.8.7 Winchester Rd E W WHITBY IIIT ITB TTB Y W IT WHITBY B BY Y Anderson St Visit whitby.ca/waste Winchester Rd W Lake Ridge Rd N NEED HELP finding your waste collection day? Baldwin S t Bald n Know before you throw Ca nwith Dr Thickson Rd N n Waste collection safety; Sharps and broken glass n Litter and Illegal Dumping Watford St Columbus Rd W Ashburn Rd Brawley Rd Thickson Rd N n Regional Waste Management Facilities n Battery Recycling n Household Hazardous waste Myrtle Rd W Queen St Lake Ridge Rd N 0 n Leaf and Yard waste collection n Special collection n Reuse and take-back Baldwin St N Townline Rd W Ashburn Rd Index Check the map O N TA R I O C A N A D A

Lake Lake Ridge Ridge Rd Rd S S Garden Garden St St S S Cochrane Cochrane St St Garden Garden S S Garrard Garrard Rd Rd Brock Brock St St N N t t N N Cochrane Cochrane St. St. Garden Garden St St N N Thickson Thickson Rd Rd N N Thickson Thickson Rd Rd N N B B aldwin aldwin St St S S McKinney McKinney Dr Dr Garrard Garrard Rd Rd Whitby is watching its waste! Whitby is watching its waste and always looking for ways to practice the Rs. Reduce your waste by participating in the actions and programs listed below: Taunton Rd W Taunton Rd Dryden Blvd? Waste Prevention Be thoughtful about your purchases. Do you need this? Will it last? Is it recyclable? Can I recycle the packaging? Rossland Rd Conservation Use what you have wisely and to its fullest before purchasing more. Bonacord Ave Manni ng Rd N Manning Rd S Mann g Rd S in Reuse Options Check out all of our reuse options available to you on page. Dundas St W Dundas St E Highway 0 W Green Bin and Blue Box See pages 8 and for more information. Other Recycling Options (Special Collection) See page for information on booking a Special Collection and the items accepted in this program. Victoria St W Highway 0 E Dispose of Hazardous Waste Properly Take household hazardous waste (HHW) to the depot locations shown on page. See pages - for more information on HHW disposal. 90.8.7 n pw.operations@whitby.ca n whitby.ca/waste Lake Ontario

Blue Area Collection Schedule Town of Whitby n 08-09 Waste Collection Calendar Guide SCHEDuLE for ODD NuMBERED AREAS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 7 and day 9 My collection day is: Check the map on pages -. June 08 July 08 August 08 tue wed 7 8 9 tue wed 7 9 0 7 8 9 0 tue wed 7 8 9 0 7 8 8 9 0 7 8 0 7 8 9 0 0 7 8 9 0 September 08 October 08 November 08 tue wed 7 8 0 7 8 9 0 8 9 tue wed 0 7 8 9 0 tue wed 7 8 9 0 7 7 8 9 7 9 0 9 0 7 8 9 0 Out by Green bin Blue box Yard waste Garbage Christmas tree Pumpkin 7 a.m. collection collection collection collection collection collection

December 08 January 09 february 09 tue 0 wed 7 8 tue wed 7 8 9 0 tue wed 7 8 9 7 8 9 0 7 8 9 7 8 9 8 9 0 8 9 0 7 8 Tues Dec th waste will be collected Wed Dec th. March 09 April 09 May 09 tue wed tue wed tue wed 7 8 9 8 9 0 7 8 9 0 8 9 0 7 8 9 0 9 0 7 8 9 0 7 0 7 8 9 0 7 8 Holiday Collection Change REMEMBER after a holiday... On weeks with a statutory holiday, collection will take place one day after your regular collection day. Battery Collection dates: November to 9, 08 and April to 7, 09. On your regular blue box collection day visit durham.ca/waste CAuTION with Sharps and Broken Objects keep your waste collector safe! (See pages -). Whitby s Waste Wizard See Whitby s Waste Wizard at Whitby.ca/waste for guidance in sorting your waste. Waste inquiries: 90.8.7 n pw.operations@whitby.ca n whitby.ca/waste Blue box inquiries: 90.79. n waste@durham.ca

Yellow Area Collection Schedule Town of Whitby n 08-09 Waste Collection Calendar Guide SCHEDuLE for EvEN NuMBERED AREAS: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8 and day 0 My collection day is: Check the map on pages -. June 08 July 08 August 08 tue wed 7 8 9 tue wed 7 9 0 7 8 9 0 tue wed 7 8 9 0 7 8 8 9 0 7 8 0 7 8 9 0 0 7 8 9 0 September 08 October 08 November 08 tue wed 7 8 0 7 8 9 0 tue wed 8 9 0 7 8 9 0 tue wed 7 8 9 0 7 7 8 9 7 9 0 9 0 7 8 9 0 Out by Green bin Blue box Yard waste Garbage Christmas tree Pumpkin 7 a.m. collection collection collection collection collection collection

December 08 January 09 february 09 0 tue wed 7 8 7 tue wed 8 9 0 tue wed 7 8 9 7 8 9 0 7 8 9 7 8 9 8 9 0 8 9 0 7 8 Tues Dec th waste will be collected Wed Dec th. March 09 April 09 May 09 tue wed tue wed tue wed 7 8 9 8 9 0 7 8 9 0 8 9 0 7 8 9 0 9 0 7 8 9 0 7 0 7 8 9 7 0 8 Holiday Collection Change REMEMBER after a holiday... On weeks with a statutory holiday, collection will take place one day after your regular collection day. Battery Collection dates: November to 9, 08 and April to 7, 09. On your regular blue box collection day visit durham.ca/waste CAuTION with Sharps and Broken Objects keep your waste collector safe! (See pages -). Whitby s Waste Wizard See Whitby s Waste Wizard at Whitby.ca/waste for guidance in sorting your waste. Waste inquiries: 90.8.7 n pw.operations@whitby.ca n whitby.ca/waste Blue box inquiries: 90.79. n waste@durham.ca 7

Town of Whitby n 08-09 Waste Collection Calendar Guide ONTARIO CANADA 8 Blue box weekly collection Be sure to have your blue box to the curb by 7 a.m. on the day of 7 a.m. your collection. Green bin weekly collection Set your green bin out for collection every week by 7 a.m. even 7 a.m. if it is only partially full. Containers go in your large blue box and papers go in your smaller blue box. The maximum weight per green bin is 0 Kilograms ( Pounds). Max. pounds Flatten, bundle and tie cardboard and place between or beside your blue box. Rinse all containers and ensure they are free of grease, liquid or food. 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. Don t overload your blue boxes. The maximum allowed weight per box is 0 kilograms ( pounds). Additional blue boxes can be purchased from the Durham Region Waste Management Centre. Need a Blue box or Green bin Max. pounds Use only certified compostable bags, paper based liners or newspapers to line your green bin. All material must be bagged. Loose organics will not be collected. Purchase only certified compostable bags with at least one of the accepted logos. Green bin tips to remember... n No plastic bags, No pet waste, No diapers! n Remove all plastic food wrap and packaging and place in residual waste. n Store your green bin in your garage or outside in the shade. n To reduce odours during summer ths, store meat scraps in your freezer until collection day. n To avoid exceeding the weight limit, purchase an additional green bin (see below). n Mark your address in the white bar on the front of your green bin. Residents can purchase additional blue boxes and green bins from the Durham Region Waste Management Centre, 00 Garrard Rd., Whitby, ON 90-79- or -800-7-7 n Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to p.m. *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 Have waste out by 7 a.m. Garbage collection occurs every other week according to your schedule (see map on pages or ) Bags that break when lifted will not be collected. Bag weight must not exceed 0 kg ( lbs). Refer to bag size info at bottom right of page. 7 a.m. 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 them in your garbage (or recycling). Never spray bags with bleach or cayenne pepper as this is a safety hazard to waste collectors. Place bags at the curb beside your green bin. Waste in garbage cans or returnable containers will not be collected. Maximum of garbage bags every other week is allowed. Additional bags must have pre-purchased bag-tags affixed to the neck of the bag. Garbage bags will not be collected if contents have materials that can be diverted through the green bin or blue box programs. 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 90.8.7. 90.8.7 n pw.operations@whitby.ca n whitby.ca/waste Bag Tag Sales and Battery Drop-off Locations Garbage bag tags are sold in sheets of tags and are available at the locations listed below: Town of Whitby Municipal Office 7 Rossland Road East n 90.8.80* Whitby Civic Recreation Complex Rossland Road East n 90..99* Iroquois Park Sports Centre 00 Victoria Street West n 90.8.77* Whitby Seniors Activity Centre 80 Brock Street South n 90.8.* Whitby Central Library 0 Dundas Street West n 90.8.* Brooklin Community Centre and Library 8 Vipond Road n 90..00* Size Restrictions Residual Waste Collection Bags Make sure you use standard sized garbage bags only. Bags must be no larger than by 90 centimetres ( by inches) at the time of purchase. Bags must not exceed 0 kilograms ( pounds). Stickers for CfC removal for dges and freezers (or anything containing regerants) are also sold at these locations for $0 each. *Please call ahead for hours of operation. These locations also accept used batteries at drop-off bins. lbs 9

Town of Whitby n 08-09 Waste Collection Calendar Guide ONTARIO CANADA 0 Leaf and Yard Waste seasonal every second week collection 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 a.m. Brush, leaves, branches, Christmas trees, garden trimmings, pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, fallen fruit, plant and garden waste. No grass clippings. 7 a.m. Use Kraft paper bags or a labeled approved returnable open-top container. For definition of approved YW returnable container, see By-Law No. 79-0. Grasscycling: Cut it high and let it lie Grass clippings are not accepted in any Whitby waste programs. Instead, Grasscycle your clippings. Grasscycling is the process of recycling grass clippings by leaving them on the lawn to break down naturally. This returns nutrients back into the soil, reducing the need for fertilizers and lawn watering. Grasscycling also helps reduce the amount of waste that is disposed of and eases the strain on our collection and composting programs. Maximum weight per container, bag or bundle is not to exceed 0 kilograms ( pounds). Max. Limit of items per collection (limit does not pounds apply for bagged leaves in the fall ths). securely tie branches and brush in bundles up to metre (. feet) in length and 0.7 metres (. feet) in width. Individual branches must not exceed 0 centimetres ( inches) in diameter. unacceptable Yard Waste items Grass clippings, hay bales, sod, soil, tree stumps, stones, plastic flower pots, milled lumber, lattice and aeration plugs. Bags that are over weight or break will not be collected. Grasscycling tips: n Allow your lawn to grow at least 9 cm. (. in.) in height before mowing it down to cm. (. 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 during specified weeks in January refer to your waste collection calendar. Natural Christmas trees should be free of any tinsel, decorations, wire, stands or any bags. Trees longer than metres (0 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. 0 ft max. or should be cut in half

Special Collections Diverting more from disposal Large item collection n Residents can schedule a special collection for up to items per booking. Please note fees may apply. n Same day requests are not available. n A complete list is needed in order to book. n Bookings are based upon availability and should be done in advance. n Special collections must be set out at end of your driveway by 7 a.m. on the scheduled collection date, or 8 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 7:0 a.m. to p.m. 90.8.7 Online bookings: whitby.ca/specialcollection Reuse and take-back 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 (dges and freezers): There is a $0 fee for the safe removal of CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) regerants from appliances such as dges, freezers, air conditioners, water coolers and dehumidifiers. 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, heavy truck, and off-road vehicle tires 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 and a list of accepted items: n Canadian Diabetes.800.0. diabetes.ca n Habitat for Humanity.877.78. habitatdurham.com n Bag it Back return your LCBO containers to the Beer Store for a full deposit return. Visit bagitback.ca. 90.8.7 n pw.operations@whitby.ca n whitby.ca/waste Reuse Days...Pass it on! Attend one of the Region of Durham s Reuse days. for more information, visit durham.ca/waste.

Town of Whitby n 08-09 Waste Collection Calendar Guide ONTARIO CANADA Battery Recycling Spring and Fall curbside collection Durham s 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. Place sealed and labeled battery-bag on top of blue box (papers) on your designated battery collection day. Place used or unwanted household batteries in a clear zipper style bag. Be sure to tape the terminals on your batteries, especially on 9V and button cell batteries to reduce the risk of short-circuit. Label bag with battery sticker provided or print a label from durham.ca/waste. Accepted Undamaged, single use, dry cell and rechargeable household batteries. unacceptable Automotive batteries, damaged, leaking or wet cell batteries should be placed in a leak-proof container and delivered to Durham Region s Waste Management Facility (see below). Regional Waste Management facilities Waste Management facility 0 Ritson Road North, Oshawa 90--00 Tuesday to Saturday 8 a.m. to p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and holidays Waste Disposal fees n Disposal fees may apply for mixed loads and are subject to change n Fees are payable by cash, VISA, MasterCard TM or debit card n No cheques or accounts accepted Accepted Drop-off items Brock Rd. Hwy 0 Bayly St. Clements Rd. Squires Beach Rd. Church St. Private Waste Disposal facility: Miller Waste Systems* 0 Squires Beach Road, Pickering 90-- *Note: This privately operated waste disposal site contains a Regional HHW facility. HHW material only is accepted free of charge. Refer to page for accepted items. n Appliances, furniture and scrap metal n Blue box recyclables n Drywall and wood n Leaf and yard waste n Porcelain (e.g., toilets and sinks) n 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

Household Hazardous Waste Where Do I Take My Household Hazardous Waste? Residents can take their Household Hazardous Waste Items (HHW) to one of the Regional Waste Management (drop-off) facilities (listed on page ) free of charge. Residents can also visit the following websites to find a retail take-back location near them. Visit makethedrop.ca for participating HHW take-back locations Visit ReGeneration.ca for participating paint take-back locations How to dispose of Medical Waste, Needles & Syringes Never throw needles or syringes in the garbage or recycling. They pose a serious hazard to your waste collector and the community. Ask your pharmacy for a free medical sharps container and return them to a participating pharmacy location. Visit healthsteward.ca for more information on take back locations. 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. Please contact the Town of Whitby for more information. Accepted Household Hazardous Waste Items 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 n Computers, itors 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 Paints and Solvents n Acetone, latex paint, lead and oil based paint n Paint thinner, other solvents Empty Tanks n Butane, helium or propane tanks Mercury Containing Products n Thermometers, thermostats Household Products n Abrasive cleaners, aerosol products n Disinfectants, bleach, drain cleaner n Shoe polish, toilet bowl cleaner Gardening and pest control n Fungicides, herbicides, insecticides n Flea/tick products, rat poison Personal Care Products n Hair dye, hair spray, hydrogen peroxide n Nail polish and nail polish remover Miscellaneous n Compact fluorescent light bulbs and tubes n Swimming pool chemicals, smoke detectors 90.8.7 n pw.operations@whitby.ca n whitby.ca/waste

Town of Whitby n 08-09 Waste Collection Calendar Guide ONTARIO CANADA Waste Collection Safety Be Kind to your Collector! Winter Safety Help waste management staff do their job safely during the winter ths 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. 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). Label the container Sharp object, and set out on your garbage day beside your regular bagged garbage for collection. Used needles and syringes must be returned to a participating pharmacy take back location. Visit www.healthsteward.ca to find a location near you. Waste set out in an unsafe manner will not be collected and residents may be fined under the Waste Management By-Law No. 79-0. If you have questions about how to safely dispose of your garbage, contact the Whitby Operations Centre 90.8.7. h c 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. Litter and Illegal Dumping Littering and illegal dumping take away from the beauty of our parks and community, negatively affects the environment, and endangers the health and safety of residents and our employees. We think of litter as small amounts of waste that are carelessly (and illegally) dropped onto the ground. It may seem like a little here and there but it adds up fast! Illegal dumping includes the dumping of household garbage bags, yard waste, furniture, and other types of garbage in or on: Roadsides Parks and public spaces Private property without permission Public or private garbage bins and litter containers. Visit whitby.ca/waste to learn how to properly dispose of your waste and keep Whitby beautiful! Whitby By-Laws The Town has several by-laws intended 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! Com everyday items. Blue Box Green Bin Residual Waste n Plastic bottles n Clear egg cartons n Fruit and vegetable containers n Takeout food containers n Milk and juice cartons n Metal food and beverage cans n Plastic tubs and lids n Single-serve yogurt and pudding cups n Glass bottles and jars n Clear plastic takeout cups n Moulded bakery trays n Aerosol and paint cans (empty) n Boxboard n Printed paper, magazines, soft cover books and newspapers n Cardboard n Bread, toast, cereal, baked goods and pizza n Fruit n Cake, cookies,pie, muffins and candies n Coffee grounds and filters, tea bags n Pasta, couscous, potatoes, rice, oatmeal, flour and grains n Eggs and egg shells n Meat, fish and shellfish (including bones and shells) n Paper egg cartons and drink trays n Vegetables n Nuts and shells n Dairy products n Soiled paper food packaging n Soiled paper towels, napkins and tissues n Hair, pet fur, feathers, dryer lint n Houseplants, fresh flowers n pet bedding n Takeout beverage, coffee cups and lids n Plastic cutlery, straws and plates n Pet waste (kitty and dog litter) n Plastic wrap and bubble wrap n Disposable razors* n Diapers, and sanitary products n Plant pots/trays n Furnace filters n Wooden food crates n Disposable mop sheets, sanitizing/ cleaning wipes and dryer sheets (never flush these items) n Broken glass, dishes, light bulbs (place in cardboard box)* n Toothpaste tube n CDs, DVDs and coffee pods (*see page ) 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 Region of Durham n 90.79. waste@durham.ca n durham.ca/waste for green bin or residual garbage inquiries, contact the Town of Whitby n 90.8.7 pw.operations@whitby.ca n whitby.ca/waste

O N TA R I O C A N A D A Whitby Operations Centre McKinney Drive, Whitby, ON LR M Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:0 a.m. to p.m. 90.8.7 pw.operations@whitby.ca whitby.ca/waste Contact us about: Green bin (organic) waste, residual (garbage) waste, yard waste, special collections Follow us on twitter: @TownofWhitby Hey Ontario, you can now recycle at over 00 locations across the province! FSC logo here Durham Region Waste Management Centre P.O. Box, 00 Garrard Road, Whitby, ON LN A Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to p.m. 90.79. or.800.7.7 waste@durham.ca durham.ca/waste Contact us about: Blue box collection, extra or replacement blue boxes, extra or replacement green bins, backyard composters If this information is required in an alternate accessible format, please contact the Town of Whitby at 90.8.80 Take k IIT Back! c Paint Responsibly dispose of your used sharps to help prevent needlestick and sharps injuries. Pesticides Solvents Fertilizers Find your nearest drop-off location at ReGeneration.ca You Can Return: Needles, needle tips and syringes Insulin pens Lancets Other used medical sharps Components such as glucose meters and cotton swabs should not be disposed of in sharps containers. Visit www.healthsteward.ca to find your nearest participating pharmacy. Safely dispose of your used SharpS devices by following these StepS: Visit any participating pharmacy to receive an approved sharps container, free of charge. Place your used sharps into the container, needle tip first. HPSA IS FUNDED BY THE HEALTH PRODUCTS INDUSTRY Once the sharps waste has reached the designated fill line, secure the latch (double click) and return to a participating pharmacy. For more information, visit: healthsteward.ca or e-mail info@healthsteward.ca Call Our Toll-Free Number: -8--8889 Always use an approved sharps container when disposing of used sharps to help reduce the risk of needlestick injuries.