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This item is household hazardous waste. It can be returned to a participating pharmacy or a York Region Household Hazardous Waste Depot for safe disposal.
For a list of participating pharmacies go to: https://healthsteward.ca/consumers/returning-medical-sharps/
Please place the items in an approved container before dropping them off.
For a list of participating pharmacies go to: https://healthsteward.ca/consumers/returning-medical-sharps/
Please place the items in an approved container before dropping them off.
Disposal Options:
Community Drop Off
York Region Waste Facility
Vitamins
This item is household hazardous waste (HHW). It can be returned to a participating pharmacy or a York Region Household Hazardous Waste Depot for safe disposal.
Never dispose of medication in the garbage or by flushing it down the toilet.
For a list of participating pharmacies go to: https://healthsteward.ca/consumers/returning-medications/#drop-off-map
Never dispose of medication in the garbage or by flushing it down the toilet.
For a list of participating pharmacies go to: https://healthsteward.ca/consumers/returning-medications/#drop-off-map
Disposal Options:
Community Drop Off
York Region Waste Facility
Cloth Mask
Cloth masks/reusable masks or facial coverings are accepted at York Region/Diabetes Canada donation bins. If donating to other charities, it’s best to check with your charity of choice before making a donation. This item is garbage if cannot be donated.
Disposal Options:
Garbage
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Polystyrene Foam Packaging Large Styrofoam
Place polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) in the garbage. This includes meat trays, cups, plates and packing peanuts (including biodegradable peanuts). If larger pieces like those used to protect electronics and appliances are too large for curbside garbage bags, they can be dropped off at a Community Environmental Centre (CEC) or Georgina Transfer Station for a fee.
Disposal Options:
Garbage
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Car/Truck Tires
This item can be recycled for free at select York Region waste facilities and community drop-off locations at participating retailers . Tires can be on or off rims. There is a limit of ten tires per day. As an alternative go to https://rpra.ca/programs/tires/collectionsites/ for a drop off location near you.
Disposal Options:
CommunityDropOff
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Gift Bag
Please place this item in the blue box. Remove ribbons, bows and tape.
Disposal Options:
Blue Box
Glass Bottle or Jar
Please place this item in your blue box. Please remove metal lids and place lids in the blue box.
Disposal Options:
Blue Box
Garbage
Garbage can be disposed of for a fee at York Region Community Environmental Centres and the Georgina Waste Transfer Station. Loads larger than 14-foot cube van or unloading with a hydraulic lift are not permitted.
Disposal Options:
Garbage
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Skates
Items in good condition can be donated. Acceptance of items is at the discretion of the charity. Damaged items can go in the garbage.
Disposal Options:
CommunityDropOff
Garbage
ReuseDonationCentre
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Small Engines or Parts
This item can be dropped off as scrap metal free of charge, at select waste depots. A fee may be required if the item cannot be recycled or contain CFCs.
Disposal Options:
YorkRegionWasteFacility
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