Bindicator
If you are looking for information about Waste Depots in York Region please visit, York.ca/WasteDepots, or if you are looking for Household Hazardous Waste information please visit York.ca/HHW.
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Appliance With Coolant
This item can be dropped off at select waste depots for recycling. A chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) removal fee will apply. Fee's will also be charged for HFC removal on newer appliances with coolant. This item may also be eligible for collection at the curb for a fee. Please check your local municipal website or waste calendar for further information.
Disposal Options:
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
Cane
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 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
Fruits
Please place this item in the green bin or your backyard composter. Please visit york.ca/compost to learn more.
Disposal Options:
Green Bin
Wheelchair (Manual)
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 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
ReuseDonationCentre
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Glue
This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and can be taken to a HHW depot for proper recycling and disposal. 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
Construction Paper
Please place this item loose in the Blue Box.
Disposal Options:
Blue Box
Ammunition/Boat Flares
Please contact York Region Police to safely dispose of these items by calling 1-866-876-5423. They do not belong in the garbage, blue box, green bin or at a drop-off depot.
Disposal Options:
None
Motor Oil
This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and can be taken to a HHW depot for proper recycling and disposal. All HHW should be in original containers and well-marked. Containers are not returnable. Do not mix products. York Region residents may drop off up to 60L of HHW and 20 fluorescent tubes per day at York Region HHW Depots. For alternative locations visit productcare.org.
Disposal Options:
CommunityDropOff
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Food or Beverage Can
Remove lid and place lid and container in your Blue Box. Please make sure all containers are empty and dry. Do not crush cans.
Disposal Options:
Blue Box
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