York Region residents can drop off accepted waste generated in York Region. View accepted list below for details on what to bring and if there are fees for disposal. To find out where to take a specific item, use the waste lookup tool.

Fees and hours of operation are subject to change without notice. Proof of residency is required.

Hours of Operation

Closed civic and statutory holidays.

SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.ClosedClosed8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Items Not Accepted

  • Garbage
  • Hazardous waste from industrial, commercial or institutional sources
  • Tires
  • Yard waste

Accepted Items With Fees

Cash, Debit, American Express, Mastercard and Visa accepted.

  • Refrigerated appliances (Without CFC removal sticker) FEE: $20 per unit

Accepted Items at No Cost

  • Blue box recyclables
  • Clean clothing and other textiles including towels, sheets and curtains for donation to Diabetes Canada (stained, worn, torn and scrap textiles are accepted)
  • Cooking oil (limits may apply)
  • Electronic waste
    • Clear all personal information from all devices prior to drop-off
    • Disassembled electronics will not be accepted
    • Maximum 50 kilograms per household per day
    • Remove all packaging and batteries
  • Household hazardous waste
    • Residential customers only
    • Limits apply (60L of HHW and 20 compact fluorescent tubes per day)
    • Any/all containers (including jerry cans) will be not returned
  • Metal appliances
  • Refrigerated appliances (with CFC removal sticker)
  • Scrap metal

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Waste Depot Locations

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East Gwillimbury Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Depot
225 Garfield Wright Boulevard East Gwillimbury ON Canada
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Elgin Mills Community Environmental Centre
1124 Elgin Mills Road East Richmond Hill ON L4S 1M4 Canada
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Georgina Transfer Station, Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Depot
23068 Warden Avenue Georgina ON L4P 3E9 Canada
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McCleary Court Community Environmental Centre
130 McCleary Court Vaughan ON L4K 3L5 Canada
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Markham Household Hazardous Waste Depot
430 Rodick Road Markham ON Canada
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Richmond Hill Compost Facility
1351 Bloomington Road Richmond Hill ON L4K 2N7 Canada
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