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Waste Collection Calendar & Information Guide July 2016 - June 2017 Service Oshawa | 905-436-3311 | service@oshawa.ca | www.oshawa.ca/waste

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View your Waste Collection Calendar online, search by address or download the Waste App by searching for “Durham Region Waste” in the app store.

For more information on waste collection services, or if this information is required in an accessible format: • visit www.oshawa.ca/waste • call Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311 or • email service@oshawa.ca

Raglan Rd

Use the map to find the schedule that is appropriate for your household.

Green Bin and Blue Box Collection:

Occurs weekly according to the day shown on the map on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.

Ritson Rd

Garbage and Seasonal Yard Waste Collection:

Occurs every other week on the same day as your green bin and blue box collection. The colour shown on the calendar for your area indicates the week of garbage collection.

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If your address falls in the purple area of the map, follow the schedule for Area 1 on page 4.

If your address falls in the yellow area of the map, follow the schedule for Area 2 on page 6.

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Table of Contents Collection Schedule Area 1

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Collection Schedule Area 2

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Know Before You Throw

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Blue Box Collection Tips

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Green Bin Collection Tips

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Garbage Collection Tips

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Yard Waste & Christmas Tree Collection

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Large Item Collection

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Waste Collection Assistance Programs

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Region of Durham Waste Management Facility

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Collection Schedule Area 1 July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017

Check the map on the inside cover of this guide to confirm your collection day and area.

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Reminder: Register for tree collection

Green Bin and Blue Box: Collected weekly according to the day specified on the map.

Garbage: Collected every other week on the same day as green bin and blue box collection according to the colour on the map.

Yard Waste: Collected seasonally every other week on the same day as garbage collection.

Ends: week of November 21, 2016 Starts: week of April 10, 2017 Area 1 (purple) garbage and seasonal yard waste collection schedule.

Indicates weeks where garbage and yard waste are not collected.

Pumpkins: Collected on the first yard waste day following Halloween.

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During winter months, set material on clear portions of the driveway and not on top of snowbanks or icy patches.

Christmas tree collection: January 16-20, 2017

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Download the Waste App by searching for “Durham Region Waste” in the app store.

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Battery Collection

Holiday Changes: Collection does not occur on statutory holidays (indicated in orange). Collections that fall on a holiday will be picked up the next day. Collection will occur one day later for the rest of the week indicated by the black arrows.

Battery Collection: Use the stickers provided and follow the instructions for collection with your blue box during the weeks of November 7–11, 2016 and April 17–22, 2017.

Register for Christmas tree collection!

Call Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311 or book online at www.oshawa.ca/ treecollection to arrange for natural Christmas trees to be collected.

Deadline to register is Thursday, January 12, 2017.

Registered trees will be collected during the week of January 16, 2017.

See page 13 for more information.

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Collection Schedule Area 2 July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017

Check the map on the inside cover of this guide to confirm your collection day and area.

My collection day is:

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Reminder: Register for tree collection

Green Bin and Blue Box: Collected weekly according to the day specified on the map.

Garbage: Collected every other week on the same day as green bin and blue box collection according to the colour on the map.

Yard Waste: Collected seasonally every other week on the same day as garbage collection.

Ends: week of November 28, 2016 Starts: week of April 18, 2017 Area 2 (yellow) garbage and seasonal yard waste collection schedule.

Indicates weeks where garbage and yard waste are not collected.

Pumpkins: Collected on the first yard waste day following Halloween.

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During winter months, set material on clear portions of the driveway and not on top of snowbanks or icy patches.

Christmas tree collection: January 16-20, 2017

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Download the Waste App by searching for “Durham Region Waste” in the app store.

Green Bin

Blue Box

Garbage

Yard Waste

Battery Collection

Holiday Changes: Collection does not occur on statutory holidays (indicated in orange). Collections that fall on a holiday will be picked up the next day. Collection will occur one day later for the rest of the week indicated by the black arrows.

Battery Collection: Use the stickers provided and follow the instructions for collection with your blue box during the weeks of November 7–11, 2016 and April 17–22, 2017.

Register for Christmas tree collection!

Call Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311 or book online at www.oshawa.ca/ treecollection to arrange for natural Christmas trees to be collected.

Deadline to register is Thursday, January 12, 2017.

Registered trees will be collected during the week of January 16, 2017.

See page 13 for more information.

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Know Before You Throw

Blue Box Weekly Collection Clear egg cartons

Plastic bottles

Takeout food containers

Download the “Durham Region Waste� app and get sorting tips for blue box, green bin and garbage.

Green Bin Weekly Collection Bread, toast, cereal, baked goods and pizza

Fruit and vegetable containers Cake, cookies, pie, muffins and candies

Eggs and egg shells

Metal food and beverage cans

Plastic tubs and lids

Glass bottles and jars

Collection Every Other Week

Fruit

Coffee grounds, filters and tea bags Milk and juice cartons

Garbage

Pasta, rice, potatoes, Meat, fish and couscous, oatmeal shellfish (including flour and grains bones and shells)

Takeout beverage cups and lids

Animal waste and kitty litter

Disposable razors

Plastic cutlery, straws and plates

Plastic wrap and bubble wrap

Paper egg cartons and drink trays

Single serve yogurt and pudding cups

Moulded bakery trays

Dairy products

Clear plastic takeout cups Printed materials, magazines, soft cover books and newspapers

Vegetables Nuts and shells

Empty aerosol and paint cans Soiled (lids removed) paper food packaging

Boxboard

Houseplants and flowers

Hair, pet fur, feathers and dryer lint

Furnace filter

Diapers and sanitary products

Wooden food crates Soiled paper towels, napkins, Disposable tissues and mop sheets, small amounts sanitizing Broken glass, dishes, of shredded wipes and light bulbs (place in paper dryer sheets a sealed box marked “sharp objects�)

Toothpaste tube

Cardboard

For blue box collection inquiries and more information contact the Region of Durham at 905-579-5264 or visit www.durham.ca/bluebox.

For more information on green bin and garbage collection visit www.oshawa.ca/waste or contact Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311 or service@oshawa.ca.

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Blue Box Collection Tips • Don't miss your collection! Place your blue boxes at the curb before 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection.

• On windy days, put your blue boxes out the morning of collection rather than the night before. Stack blue boxes to prevent paper from blowing away.

• During winter months, set blue boxes on cleared portions of your driveway and not on top of snowbanks or icy patches.

• Do not overload blue boxes. Purchase additional boxes if needed. Large oversized containers over the weight limit of 20 kg (44 lbs) pose a health and safety risk to contractors.

• Flatten small cardboard boxes and place them securely in the smaller blue box. Flatten, bundle and tie larger boxes and place them on top of or between your blue boxes.

• Empty liquids and remove lids from bottles and jars. Place lids separately in your blue box.

Additional blue boxes are available at the following locations: Durham Region Waste Management Centre 4600 Garrard Rd. Whitby 905-579-5264 | 1-800-667-5671 waste@durham.ca Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Service Oshawa (City Hall) 50 Centre St. S. 905-436-3311 service@oshawa.ca Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

A fee will apply for extra blue boxes. Damaged boxes can be exchanged free of charge at the Durham Region Waste Management Centre.

For blue box collection inquiries and more information on what goes in the blue box contact the Region of Durham at 905-579-5264 or waste@durham.ca or visit www.durham.ca/bluebox.

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Green Bin Collection Tips Using your kitchen food waste container

From kitchen container to curbside green bin

• Store the small container in your kitchen in a convenient place.

• Once your kitchen container is full, tie bags and place contents into the large curbside green bin for collection. Lock lid securely to discourage pests.

• Store your green bin in your garage or outside in the shade.

• On your collection day, place your green bin at the curb beside your garbage before 7:00 a.m.

• Damaged green bins can be exchanged free of charge at the Durham Region Waste Management Centre (see page 10) or call Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311.

• Keep our compost free of plastic. Line your kitchen container with 100% certified compostable bags, paper based products or wrap organics securely in newspaper.

• Empty your food waste directly into the liner bags.

Look for these logos when purchasing compostable bags:

Important Reminders • • • •

No plastic liner bags (i.e. grocery bags).

Remove plastic food wrap and packaging.

Do not place the smaller kitchen container at the curb.

Do not overload your green bin. The weight limit is 20 kg (44 lbs). Purchase additional green bins if necessary at the Durham Region Waste Management Centre (see page 10).

• Do not place on snowbanks or icy patches.

For more information visit www.oshawa.ca/waste

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Garbage Collection Tips Collection every other week

• Use standard garbage bags no larger than 66 cm x 90 cm (26” x 36”) and do not exceed 20 kg (44 lbs) weight limit.

• Place bags at the curb. Waste in returnable containers or garbage cans will not be collected.

• A maximum of 4 garbage bags per collection is allowed. Additional bags affixed with a bag tag will be collected.

• During winter months, set garbage on cleared portions of your driveway and not on top of snowbanks or icy patches.

Garbage bag tags are $5 for 5 tags and are sold at the locations below (contact Service Oshawa to confirm hours): Service Oshawa (City Hall) 50 Centre St. S. 1st Floor 905-436-3311 service@oshawa.ca

Donevan Recreation Complex 171 Harmony Rd. S.

Animal Services 919 Farewell St. S.

Legends Centre 1661 Harmony Rd. N.

Civic Recreation Complex 99 Thornton Rd. S.

Northview Community Centre 150 Beatrice St. E.

South Oshawa Community Centre 1455 Cedar St.

UOIT/ Durham College Tuck Shop 2000 Simcoe St. N. 905-721-1609 Ext. 244

Guest Services Oshawa Centre 419 King St. W. 905-686-6408

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Yard Waste Collection Collection every other week seasonally Acceptable • Brush, leaves, branches, garden trimmings, pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, crab apples, weeds, house and garden plants, fallen fruit from trees, pine needles/cones.

• Secure brush/twigs in bundles no longer than 1.2 m (4 ft) in length and no heavier than 20 kg (44 lbs).

• Branches must not exceed 10 cm (4") in diameter.

• Use paper bags or clearly labelled returnable open-top containers.

Unacceptable • Grass clippings, hay bales, sod, soil, stumps, stones, plastic flower pots and lumber.

Christmas Tree Collection Register your address to receive Christmas Tree Collection • book online at www.oshawa.ca/treecollection or • call Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311 Deadline for registration is Thursday, January 12, 2017.

Christmas trees will be collected some time during the week of January 16. Once registered simply place your trees at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Monday, January 16.

Collection may not coincide with your normal collection day.

Collection Requirements: • Remove tinsel, wire, nails and stands.

• Trees more than 1.8 m (6 ft) in length will need to be cut in half.

• No plastic tree bags.

Registering for collection helps us to plan our collection better – saving time and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Download the Waste App by searching for “Durham Region Waste” in the app store for collection reminders.

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Large Item Collection

Book online www.oshawa.ca/largeitemcollection or call 905-436-3311

Always reuse, repurpose or donate where possible.

• To arrange for the collection of large oversized items contact Service Oshawa, or book online, at least 2 business days prior to your garbage collection day.

• Items are considered oversized if they do not fit into a standard sized garbage bag. Examples include: furniture, large household appliances, mattresses/ box springs, rolled carpet/underlay, patio furniture, and scrap metal such as barbecues, bed frames, metal sinks and appliances.

• Residents may place up to 12 items at the curb for a scheduled collection.

• The first collection each year is free. Additional large item collection dates can be booked for $25.

Waste Collection Assistance Programs Special Consideration to Bag Limit - Residents who are unable to meet the bag limit restrictions due to a medical condition, disability or those with 3 children under the age of 3 can apply for special consideration.

Waste Collection Cart Program - Residents requiring accessibility accommodations may apply for approval to use a cart, or other apparatus, to assist them in bringing their garbage to the curb.

Large Item Collection Assistance Program - The fee for additional large item collections in a given calendar year is waived for those that qualify for the program.

For more information or to apply for one of these programs, contact Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311 or service@oshawa.ca.

Collection Requirements: • No more than 3 m (10 ft) long and weigh less than 70 kg (154 lbs).

• Bundled items, such as carpet/underlay must not exceed 76 cm (30") in length, 36 cm (14") in width and height, and weigh less than 20 kg (44 lbs).

• Set out materials no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the day before your scheduled collection and no later than 7:00 a.m. the day of collection. Material set out in advance of a scheduled collection day is subject to by-law enforcement.

• No tires, vehicle parts, hazardous waste, construction/renovation materials, recyclables, organics or additional bags of garbage. Remove all doors from appliances.

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Region of Durham Waste Management Facility Location: 1640 Ritson Rd. N. Telephone: 905-433-2050 Hours:

• Tuesday to Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

• Thursdays from May to October: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays

Waste disposal fees:

New Fees as of July 1

• Minimum basic charge: $5 per vehicle per load up to 40 kg (88 lbs) • Garbage, blue box, yard waste and all mixed loads: $125 per 1,000 kg (For every 8 kg (17.6 lbs) or fraction thereof, there will be a $1 charge) • Cash, Visa, MasterCard or Debit (no cheques) • Fees are subject to change by the Region of Durham

Drop-off: • • • • •

Drywall.and wood Appliances, furniture and scrap metal Leaf, brush and yard waste..

Porcelain bathroom fixtures (sinks/toilets) Garbage

No charge for loads consisting solely of one or more of the following materials: • • • • • •

Bulky white polystyrene.

Electronic waste.

Plastic signs (coroplast/film).

Tires.

Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste White agricultural bale wrap..

Paint and Stain Reuse Centre: • Pick up and drop off of useable paint and stain for free

For more information on the Region of Durham’s Waste Management Facility contact the Region at 905-579-5264 or visit www.durham.ca/wmf.

Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste (M.H.S.W.) Take all M.H.S.W. to the Region of Durham’s Waste Management Facility. M.H.S.W. requires special handling and must NOT be disposed of at the curb, poured down the drain, flushed down the toilet or emptied into the storm sewer.

Examples of M.H.S.W.:

• Anti-freeze • Brake fluid and fuels • Car and household batteries • Compact fluorescent light bulbs and tubes • Motor oil • Needles and syringes* • Oil filters

• Old prescriptions • Paints, paint thinners and stains • Propane cylinders • Pool chemicals • Pesticides • Solvents • Mercury thermometers and thermostats

*Syringes do not belong at the curb.

Ask your pharmacist for a special sharps container, and dispose of sharps at the M.H.S.W. facility, or at your local participating pharmacy.

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