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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
Baking Tray
This item can be recycled as scrap metal at a waste depot.
Disposal Options:
Garbage
ReuseDonationCentre
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Luggage
Items in good condition can be donated to charity at select donation centres or at York Region’s Community Environmental Centres. Acceptance of items is at the discretion of the charity. Damaged items can be disposed of for a fee at select York Region Waste Facilities. Curbside collection may also be available. Check with your local municipality for more information.
Disposal Options:
CommunityDropOff
Garbage
ReuseDonationCentre
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Shredded Paper
Shredded paper can be dropped off in clear plastic bags at a Community Environmental Centre for recycling. Small amounts can be placed in your green bin.
Disposal Options:
Green Bin
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Roots/Stumps
Root Balls: Must be no larger than 2 feet by 2 feet. Please bring to Georgina Transfer Station and dispose of as garbage for a fee. Please contact a private waste disposal company for root balls larger than 2 feet by 2 feet.
Tree Stumps: Stumps must be cut down into one foot sections (max), have no rocks or soil attached, and brought to McCleary Court CEC, Richmond Hill Compost or Georgina Transfer Station to be disposed of as yard waste (for a fee). Tree stumps no larger than 2 feet in length and 1 foot in diameter may be disposed of as garbage (for a fee) at Georgina Transfer Station. Please contact a private waste disposal company for larger tree stumps.
Tree Stumps: Stumps must be cut down into one foot sections (max), have no rocks or soil attached, and brought to McCleary Court CEC, Richmond Hill Compost or Georgina Transfer Station to be disposed of as yard waste (for a fee). Tree stumps no larger than 2 feet in length and 1 foot in diameter may be disposed of as garbage (for a fee) at Georgina Transfer Station. Please contact a private waste disposal company for larger tree stumps.
Disposal Options:
Garbage
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Brown Plastic Mushroom Container
Please place this item in the blue box.
Disposal Options:
Blue Box
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Bread/Milk Bag
Please place this item in the garbage.
Disposal Options:
Garbage
Carbon Dioxide Tank
This item in Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and can be taken to an HHW depot for proper recycling and disposal. All HHW should be in original containers and well-marked. Containers are not returnable. Residents may drop off up to three carbon dioxide tanks, 60L of HHW and 20 fluorescent tubes per day at York Region Depots. Regulators must be removed prior to drop off.
Disposal Options:
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Welding Tank
This item is considered Hazardous Waste and requires special handing. Homeowners are advised to seek a qualified company to handle this material. It is not accepted at a York Region Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) depot.
Disposal Options:
None
Compressed Gas
This item is household hazardous waste (HHW) and can be taken to a HHW depot for proper recycling and disposal. Regulators must be removed prior to drop off. We only accept residential HHW. Click map icon for nearest locations. All HHW should be in original containers and well-marked. Containers are not returnable. Do not mix products. Residents may drop off up to 60L of HHW and 20 fluorescent tubes per day at York Region HHW Depots.
Disposal Options:
YorkRegionWasteFacility
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