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E-Bike
Items in good condition can be donated to charity at select donation centres. Acceptance of items is at the discretion of the charity. Damaged items can be recycled as scrap metal at select York Region Waste Facilities.
York Region is partnering with Markham Cycles (https://www.markhamcycles.ca/programs/rtr/) to collect used bikes, teach people how to fix them and get them back on the road where they belong. Donate your used bikes at Elgin Mills Community Environmental Centre or McCleary Court Community Environmental Centre.
Curbside collection may also be available. Check with your local municipality for more information.
Tip: This item can be repaired at a bike repair shop.
York Region is partnering with Markham Cycles (https://www.markhamcycles.ca/programs/rtr/) to collect used bikes, teach people how to fix them and get them back on the road where they belong. Donate your used bikes at Elgin Mills Community Environmental Centre or McCleary Court Community Environmental Centre.
Curbside collection may also be available. Check with your local municipality for more information.
Tip: This item can be repaired at a bike repair shop.
Disposal Options:
CommunityDropOff
Garbage
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Disposable Utensils
Please place this item in the garbage.
Disposal Options:
Garbage
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. City of Markham residents can drop off foam packaging at a Markham Recycling Depot. For details visit markham.ca
Disposal Options:
Garbage
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Empty Plastic Oil Container
This item is household hazardous waste (HHW) and can be taken to a HHW depot for proper recycling and disposal.
Disposal Options:
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Electric Toothbrush
This item can be recycled as electronics at York Region Waste Facilities.
Disposal Options:
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Phone
This item is electronic waste (e-waste) and can be taken to a York Region Waste Facility for proper recycling and disposal. Limits apply.
NOTE: Residents are responsible for removing all personal information from items before drop off.
Tip: This item can be repaired at an electronics repair shop.
NOTE: Residents are responsible for removing all personal information from items before drop off.
Tip: This item can be repaired at an electronics repair shop.
Disposal Options:
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Reusable Electronic Vaping Device
This item is electronic waste (e-waste) and can be taken to a York Region Waste Facility for proper recycling and disposal. Limits apply. Please remove any liquid in the device first and place in a sealed container. Liquid nicotine is considered household hazardous waste.
Disposal Options:
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Styrofoam Cups/Dishes/Containers
Please place this item in the garbage. City of Markham residents can drop off foam packaging at a Markham Recycling Depot. For details visit markham.ca
Disposal Options:
Garbage
Disposable Vape
This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and can be taken in small quantities to a HHW depot for proper recycling and disposal. Do not place this item in the garbage or recycling as they can cause fires. Click icon for nearest locations. 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.
Disposal Options:
York Region Waste Facility
Plastic Shopping Bag
Please place this item in the garbage. It is not accepted in the blue box at this time. Consider using a reusable shopping bag instead.
Disposal Options:
Garbage
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