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2020-2021 Get the Waste Buddy App
at whitby.ca/waste
Waste Collection Calendar Guide
whitby.ca/waste
Town of Whitby 2020-2021 Waste Collection Calendar Guide 2
If your address falls in the blue areas of the map, Bi-weekly
Index your schedule is on pages 4-5 Collection
If your address falls in the yellow areas of the map, Weekly
your schedule is on pages 6-7 Collection
4 Blue Area Collection Schedule
n
6 n Yellow Area Collection Schedule
8 n Blue Box Collection
8 n Green Bin Collection
9 n Residual Waste Collection Get the free Waste Buddy App!
Never miss your garbage day again.
10 n Leaf and Yard Waste Collection whitby.ca/waste
11 n Special Collection
11 n Reuse and Take-back
12 n Battery Recycling Townline Rd W
12 n Regional Waste Management Facilities
Ashburn Rd
Baldwin St N
13 n Household Hazardous Waste Myrtle Rd W
14 n Waste Collection Safety;
Sharps and Broken Glass Brawley Rd
Lakeridge Rd N
Thickson Rd N
14 n Litter and Illegal Dumping
Columbus Rd W
15 n Know Before You Throw
Queen St
Winchester Rd W
Need Help Finding
PICKERING
Your Waste Collection Day?
Check the map Visit whitby.ca/waste Call 905.668.3437
OSHAWA
Garden St
Taunton Rd W Taunton Rd E
Did you know the average North
American is making twice as much
waste as we did 50 years ago?”
1960 2020
Reduce food waste
1 by buying only
what you need
Pledge to stop
2 using single
use plastics
AJAX
3 Sort your waste
4 Repair and
re-purpose
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905.668.3437 n pw.operations@whitby.ca n whitby.ca/wasteBlue Area Collection Schedule Town of Whitby 2020-2021 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 2020 July 2020 August 2020
mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8
Bump a Day! Bump a Day!
8 9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 11 12 13 14 15
15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22
22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29
29 30 27 28 29 30 31 31
September 2020 October 2020 November 2020
mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7
7 8 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14
Bump a Day!
14 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21
Bump a Day!
21 22 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28
28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 30
Collection Programs
Out by
7:00 a.m. Green Bin Blue Box Yard Waste Garbage Christmas Tree PumpkinDecember 2020 January 2021 February 2021
mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6
Bump a Day!
7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20
Bump a Day!
21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27
Bump a Day!
28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30
Dec 25th will be collected Dec 26th.
March 2021 April 2021 May 2021
mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8
Bump a Day!
8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15
Bump a Day!
15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22
22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29
Bump a Day!
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31
Holiday Waste 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
Battery Collection Dates: Caution with Sharps and whitby.ca/waste for guidance
in sorting your waste.
November 2 to 6, 2020 and April 19 to 23, 2021. Broken Objects
On your regular blue box collection day keep your waste collector safe!
visit durham.ca/waste (See pages 13-14).
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Waste inquiries: 905.668.3437 n pw.operations@whitby.ca Blue box inquiries: 1-800-667-5671 n waste@durham.caYellow Area Collection Schedule Town of Whitby 2020-2021 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 2020 July 2020 August 2020
mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 3 4 5 6 7 8
Bump a Day! Bump a Day!
8 9 10 11 12 13 6 7 8 9 10 11 10 11 12 13 14 15
15 16 17 18 19 20 13 14 15 16 17 18 17 18 19 20 21 22
22 23 24 25 26 27 20 21 22 23 24 25 24 25 26 27 28 29
29 30 27 28 29 30 31 31
September 2020 October 2020 November 2020
mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7
7 8 9 10 11 12 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14
Bump a Day!
14 15 16 17 18 19 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21
Bump a Day!
21 22 23 24 25 26 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28
28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 31 30
Collection Programs
Out by
7:00 a.m. Green Bin Blue Box Yard Waste Garbage Christmas Tree PumpkinDecember 2020 January 2021 February 2021
mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat
1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6
Bump a Day!
7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20
Bump a Day!
21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27
Bump a Day!
28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30
Dec 25th will be collected Dec 26th.
March 2021 April 2021 May 2021
mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat mon tue wed thu fri sat
1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 3 4 5 6 7 8
Bump a Day!
8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 13 14 15
Bump a Day!
15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 17 18 19 20 21 22
22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 24 25 26 27 28 29
Bump a Day!
29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31
Holiday Waste 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
Battery Collection Dates: Caution with Sharps and whitby.ca/waste for guidance
in sorting your waste.
November 2 to 6, 2020 and April 19 to 23, 2021. Broken Objects
On your regular blue box collection day keep your waste collector safe!
visit durham.ca/waste (See pages 13-14).
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Waste inquiries: 905.668.3437 n pw.operations@whitby.ca Blue box inquiries: 1-800-667-5671 n waste@durham.caTown of Whitby 2020-2021 Waste Collection Calendar Guide 8
Blue Box weekly collection Green Bin weekly collection
Be sure to have your blue box to Set your green bin out for
1 the curb by 7:00 a.m. on the day
of your collection.
7:00 a.m. 1 collection every week by 7:00 a.m. 7:00 a.m.
even if it is only partially full.
Containers go in one
2 blue box and papers go 2
The maximum weight per green
bin is 20 Kilograms (44 Pounds).
Max.
in the other blue box. 44 pounds
Use only certified compostable bags, paper
based liners or newspapers to line your
3 green bin. All material must be bagged, with
the exception of fiber egg cartons and drink
Flatten, bundle and tie cardboard and
3 place between or beside your blue box.
trays. Loose organics will not be collected.
Purchase only certified
4 compostable bags with at
least one of the accepted logos.
4 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
5 collection rather than the night before, or consider
holding onto your recycling until your next collection.
n
n
No plastic bags, No pet waste, No diapers!
Remove all plastic food wrap and packaging and place in residual waste.
Stack blue boxes to prevent papers from blowing away. n Store your green bin in your garage or outside in the shade.
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
maximum allowed weight per box is Max.
6 20 kilograms (44 pounds). Additional
blue boxes can be purchased from the
44 pounds
(see below).
n Mark your address in the white bar on the front of your green bin.
Durham Region Waste Management Centre.
Need a Blue Box or Green Bin? Residents can purchase additional blue
Whitby’s Waste Wizard boxes and green bins from the Durham Region Waste Management Centre,
4600 Garrard Rd., Whitby, ON n 1-800-667-5671 or 905.697.5300 n Monday
to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *A fee will apply for extra blue boxes or green
For guidance on sorting your waste, see page 15 or see
bins. Damaged containers can be exchanged free of charge at this location.
Whitby’s Waste Wizard at whitby.ca/waste.Residual Waste every second week collection Tips to Keep Pests Out of the Garbage
Have waste out by 7:00 a.m.
1 Garbage collection occurs every other
week according to your schedule
7:00 a.m. 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
(see map on pages 2 or 3). 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
Place bags at the curb beside your green bin. cayenne pepper as this is a safety hazard to waste collectors.
2 Waste in garbage cans or returnable
containers will not be collected. Bag Tag Sales and Battery Drop-off Locations
Bags that break when lifted will not be collected. Garbage bag tags are sold in sheets of
3 Bag weight must not exceed 20 kg (44 lbs). 5 tags ($2.50/tag) and are available at the
Refer to bag size info at bottom right of page. locations listed below:
Town of Whitby Municipal Office
Maximum of 4 garbage bags every other 575 Rossland Road East n 905.668.5803*
4 week is allowed. Additional bags
must have pre-purchased bag-tags 1 2 3 4 Whitby Civic Recreation Complex
Stickers for CFC
removal for fridges and
affixed to the neck of the bag. 555 Rossland Road East n 905.666.1991*
freezers (or anything
Iroquois Park Sports Centre containing refrigerants)
Garbage bags will not be collected if 500 Victoria Street West n 905.668.7765* are also sold at these
locations for $20 each.
5 contents have materials that can be
diverted through the green bin or
Whitby Seniors’ Activity Centre
801 Brock Street South n 905.668.1424*
Bookings required. See
blue box programs. page 11 for details.
Whitby Central Library
405 Dundas Street West 905.668.6531* *Please call ahead for
Collection point – place garbage and green bin
n
6 side by side at the end of your driveway. Do not
place waste behind or on top of snowbanks.
Brooklin Community Centre and Library
hours of operation. These
locations also accept used
8 Vipond Road n 905.655.2010* batteries at drop-off bins.
Exemption on Bag Limits Size Restrictions – Residual Waste Collection Bags
Residents who are unable to meet the bag limit restrictions due to a Make sure you use standard sized garbage
medical condition, or those that have three children under the age of bags only. Bags must be no larger than
three may qualify for Whitby’s Special Consideration Program. For more 66 by 90 centimetres (26 by 36 inches)
information about this program, please contact the Town of Whitby at the time of purchase. Bags must not
Operations Centre at 905.668.3437. exceed 20 kilograms (44 pounds).
44 lbs
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Leaf and Yard Waste seasonal every second week collection
Grasscycling: “Cut it high and let it lie”
Yard waste collection runs from April to
early December and is on the same
1 week as your garbage collection.
Be sure to have yard waste out to
7:00 a.m.
Grass clippings are not accepted in any Whitby waste programs.
Instead, Grasscycle your clippings.
the curb by 7:00 a.m. Grasscycling is the process of recycling grass clippings
by leaving them on the lawn to break down naturally.
Acceptable items include brush, leaves, This returns nutrients back into the soil, reducing
branches, Christmas trees, garden trimmings,
2 pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, fallen fruit,
the need for fertilizers and lawn watering.
Grasscycling also helps reduce the amount
plant and garden waste. No grass clippings. of waste that is disposed of and
eases the strain on our collection
Use Kraft paper bags or a labeled approved returnable and composting programs.
3 open-top container. For definition of approved
returnable container, see By-Law No. 5795-06.
YW 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.).
Maximum weight per container, bag or bundle n Do not cut your grass during a drought or when grass is wet.
4 is not to exceed 20 kilograms (44 pounds).
Limit of 16 items per collection (limit does not
Max.
44 pounds
n Grasscycling will make your lawn look healthier by recycling nutrients back
into the soil.
apply for bagged leaves in the fall months). n Grass clippings are comprised of 80 to 90% water and will disappear
within a few days, leaving no mess on your lawn!
Securely tie branches and brush in bundles up to 1 metre
5 (3.2 feet) in length and 0.7 metres (2.5 feet) in width.
Individual branches must not exceed Christmas Tree Collection
10 centimetres (4 inches) in diameter.
Christmas tree collection occurs during specified
Unacceptable Yard Waste items weeks in January – refer to waste schedule
(pages 5-7). Natural Christmas trees should
10 ft
be free of any tinsel, decorations, wire, stands
max. or
Grass clippings, hay Bags that are or any bags. Trees longer than 3 metres
should be
bales, sod, soil, tree overweight or (10 feet) should be cut in half. Residents are
cut in half
stumps, stones, break will not reminded to set Christmas trees out on a
plastic flower pots, be collected. cleared portion of your driveway. Trees
milled lumber, frozen in snow banks will not be collected.
lattice and
aeration plugs.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 items that include:
booking. Please note fees may apply.
n Bookings are based upon availability and should be done in advance.
Same day requests are not available. All items are to be scheduled within Metal goods: Acceptable items include, but are not
the same booking session. Items booked at a later time, will be subject to limited to; stoves, washers, dryers, ladders, wheel
additional collection fees. barrows, barbecues and bed frames.
n Special collections must be set out at end of your driveway by 7:00 a.m.
on the scheduled collection date, and not earlier than 8:00 p.m. the night
CFC (fridges and freezers): There is a $20 fee for
before collection.
n To cancel or reschedule a special collection, at least two business days’
the safe removal of CFC (chlorofluorocarbon) refrigerants
from appliances such as fridges, freezers, air conditioners,
notice must be provided before the day of your collection.
n Ensure nothing is blocking access to your bulky items on your
water coolers and dehumidifiers. CFC stickers can be
purchased from Town locations (see page 9). Fridge and
collection day or your items may not be collected.
n Construction or home renovation
freezer doors should be duct-taped closed. Do not remove
doors or place additional waste inside.
waste is not accepted in this program.
Electronics: Acceptable items include but are not
Scheduling a Special Collection limited to computers, audiovisual devices, cameras,
printers, scanners and televisions. Remember to
Residents can schedule their special collection either online or by telephone. remove personal data from your electronics.
Online bookings: whitby.ca/specialcollection Porcelain: Acceptable items include toilets, bidets,
sinks, soap dishes and toilet roll holders. For two-piece
Telephone bookings: Whitby Operations Centre toilets, tanks must be separated from the bowl. Do not
Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 905.668.3437 place in cardboard box.
Reuse and Take-back
Consider donating your gently used items to a charitable organization that accepts Reuse Days...Pass it on!
reusable items. Please contact these organizations for location and accepted items: Attend one of the Region
n Canadian Diabetes – 1.800.505.5525 – diabetes.ca
of Durham’s Reuse days.
n Habitat for Humanity – 1.877.758.4343 – habitatdurham.com
For more information,
n Salvation Army – 905.666.0868 – salvationarmy.ca
visit durham.ca/waste.
n Tire Return to Retail Program – canadiantire.ca/en/ontario-used-tire-recycling-program
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Battery Recycling Spring and Fall curbside collection
Regional Waste Management Facilities
Durham’s curbside battery recycling program offers two collections per year,
one in the spring and the other in the fall. Consult your waste collection
schedule for your battery collection dates. Residents can also drop off used Waste Management Facility
batteries throughout the year at the Town facilities listed on page 9. 1640 Ritson Road North, Oshawa
905.433.2050
Place used or unwanted household Tuesday to Saturday
batteries in a clear zipper style bag. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1 Be sure to tape the terminals on
your batteries, especially on 9V and
(Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays)
button cell batteries to reduce the
risk of short-circuit.
Private Waste Disposal Facility: Miller
Hwy 401
Squires Beach Rd.
Waste Systems
2 Label bag with battery sticker provided or
print a label from durham.ca/waste.
1220 Squires Beach Road, Pickering
Church St.
Bayly St.
Brock Rd.
905.426.4222
Note: This privately operated waste disposal
site contains a Regional HHW facility. HHW
Place sealed and labeled Clements Rd.
material only is accepted free of charge.
3 battery-bag on top of blue box
(papers) on your designated
Refer to page 13 for accepted items.
battery collection day.
Clarington Household Special
Waste Depot
Bowmanville Ave.
Stevens Rd.
Clarington Blvd.
1998 Bowmanville Avenue
(Hwy 57)
Accepted Unacceptable 905.623.4387 X6086
Wednesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Undamaged, Automotive batteries, damaged, King St. W. (Closed Mondays, Tuesday and holidays)
single use, leaking or wet cell batteries should
Note: Broken bins can also be exchanged
dry cell and be placed in a leak-proof container
at this location.
rechargeable and delivered to Durham Region’s Waste
household batteries. Management Facility (listed on the right).
Waste Disposal Fees
n Disposal fees may apply for mixed loads and are subject to change
n Fees are payable by cash, VISA, MasterCardTM or debit card
n No cheques acceptedHousehold 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 n Butane, 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 thermostats
for participating HHW take-back locations
n Gasoline (in ULC
approved container)
n Oil filters, used motor oil
Household Products
Visit productcare.org n Abrasive cleaners, aerosol
n Windshield washer fluid
for participating paint take-back locations products
n Disinfectants,
Batteries bleach,
n General household batteries drain cleaner
How to Dispose of Medical Waste, Needles & Syringes n Rechargeable n Shoe polish,
batteries, toilet bowl cleaner
vehicle batteries
Never throw needles or syringes in the garbage or
recycling. They pose a serious hazard to your waste Gardening and Pest Control
collector and the community. Ask your pharmacy Electronics n Fungicides, herbicides,
for a free medical sharps container and return n Computers, monitors printers, insecticides
them to a participating pharmacy location. Visit scanners, fax machines n Flea/tick products,
healthsteward.ca for more information on take n Cell phones, telephones, rat poison
back locations. answering machines
n VCR and DVD players,
Personal Care Products
Medical waste such as IV tubing, IV bags, latex radio, stereos, speakers n Hair dye, hair spray,
gloves, and absorbent products are accepted in n Camcorders, cables,
hydrogen peroxide
your regular garbage. Please ensure any liquids televisions and n Nail polish and nail
from dialysis or IV tubing is rinsed with saline gaming consoles polish remover
solution, drained and left uncapped before being n Perfumes and lotions
placed in the regular garbage. All medical waste
Paints and Solvents
must be double bagged. Please contact the n Acetone, latex paint, lead and oil Miscellaneous
Town of Whitby for more information. Compact fluorescent
based paint n
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
their job safely during the winter when trying to get around them. Keep in mind these are large vehicles and
months by placing your waste and the collector cannot always see you from the
recycling out on the snow cleared stand up side of the truck. Please be patient
portion of your driveway. Please do and only pass waste vehicles when it is safe
not place waste or recycling on to do so.
or 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
Some Things Should Not Be Placed Out in Your Household Garbage and safety of residents and our employees.
Sharp items, like broken glass, knives, razor blades and needles can be a
serious hazard for both your family and your waste collector. Protect We think of litter as small amounts of waste that are carelessly (and ille-
yourself and others by disposing of your garbage in a safe manner. gally) 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
Place sharp objects in a cut resistant and puncture proof bags, yard waste, furniture, and other types of garbage in or on:
container (such as a cardboard box). Label the container • Roadsides
“Sharp object”, and set out on your garbage day beside • Parks and public spaces
your regular bagged garbage for collection. • Private property without permission
• Public or private garbage bins and litter containers.
Used needles and syringes must be returned S ha rp
to a participating pharmacy take back loca- ob je ct s
Visit whitby.ca/waste to learn how to properly dispose of your waste and
tion. Please see page 13 for needle disposal. keep Whitby beautiful!
Whitby By-Laws
Waste set out in an unsafe manner will not be collected and
residents can be fined up to $500 under the Waste Management
By-Law No. 5795-06. If you have questions about how to safely dispose The Town has several by-laws intended to help keep the community safe,
of your garbage, contact the Whitby 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!
Blue Box n Containers Green Bin Residual Waste
n Plastic bottles n Plastic tubs and lids n Bread, toast, cereal, n Paper egg cartons n Takeout beverage, n Furnace filters
n Clear egg cartons n Single-serve yogurt baked goods and pizza and drink trays coffee cups and lids n Wooden food crates
n Fruit and vegetable and pudding cups n Fruit n Vegetables n Plastic cutlery, straws n Disposable mop
containers n Glass bottles and jars n Cake, cookies,pie, n Nuts and shells and plates sheets, sanitizing/
n Takeout food n Clear plastic takeout muffins and candies n Dairy products n Pet waste (i.e. kitty cleaning wipes and
containers cups n Coffee grounds and n Soiled paper food litter) dryer sheets (never
n Milk and juice n Moulded bakery trays filters, tea bags packaging n Plastic wrap and flush these items)
cartons n Pasta, couscous, n Soiled paper towels, bubble wrap n Broken glass, dishes,
n Aerosol and paint cans
potatoes, rice, oatmeal, napkins and tissues n Disposable razors* light bulbs (place in
n Metal food and (empty)
flour and grains n Hair, pet fur, feathers n Diapers, and sanitary cardboard box)*
beverage cans
n Eggs and egg shells n Houseplants, fresh products n Toothpaste tube
n Meat, fish and flowers n Plant pots/trays n CDs, DVDs and
shellfish (including n pet bedding coffee pods
bones and shells)
(*see page 14)
Blue Box n Fibers
n Boxboard Whitby’s Waste Wizard
n Printed paper,
magazines, soft
cover books and See Whitby’s Waste Wizard at
newspapers whitby.ca/waste for guidance
n Cardboard in sorting your waste.
Blue box inquiries: Green bin or Residual waste inquiries:
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1-800-667-5671 n waste@durham.ca n durham.ca/waste 905.668.3437 n pw.operations@whitby.ca n whitby.ca/wasteWhitby Operations Centre Durham Region Waste Management Centre
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 4:00 p.m. Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:330 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
905.668.3437 905.697.5300 or 1.800.667.5671
pw.operations@whitby.ca waste@durham.ca
whitby.ca/waste durham.ca/waste
Contact us about: Contact us about:
Green bin (organic) waste, Blue box collection, extra or replacement
residual (garbage) waste, blue boxes, extra or replacement
yard waste, special collections green bins, backyard composters
If this information is required in an alternate
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accessible format, please contact the @TownofWhitby
here
Town of Whitby at 905.668.5803.
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Keep Whitby beautiful TA K E I T B A C K !
with our free recycling SAFELY DISPOSE OF YOUR USED SHARPS DEVICES
FOLLOW THESE STEPS:
programs 1 2
You Can Return:
• Needles, needle Recap needle and place into approved Once the sharp waste has reached
tips and syringes sharp container offered free of charge the designated fill line, snap lid
at any participating pharmacy. closed by securing the strip.
• Insulin pens
• Lancets
• Other used
3 4
Paint Solvents medical sharps
Pesticides Fertilizers To permanently close the sharps Always use an approved sharps container
container, insert the tab into the when disposing of used sharps to help
opening to secure the lid down. reduce the risk of needlestick injuries.
Find information on accepted products and
drop-off locations at productcare.org
or call 1-877-592-2972, ext. 239
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