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ADDITIONAL YARD WASTE COLLECTION IN THE TOWNSHIPS
Seven new collection weeks remain this fall, in addition to the existing collection weeks, in the northern townships of Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge. Click here for more information. |
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DON'T FORGET JACK!
Pumpkins should be set out with your leaf and yard waste for collection. Small pumpkins and gourds can be placed in your kraft paper yard waste bags.
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PROPANE TANKS AND CYLINDERS
Propane tanks or canisters of any size, small camping canisters, small and large BBQ tanks and helium tanks, even when empty, are considered hazardous waste, regardless of supplier claims.
Hazardous waste should never be put in your blue box or garbage and must be taken to a household hazardous waste depot for proper disposal.
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PILOT PROGRAM TO RECYCLE EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE
Until November 27, Durham Region will accept clean, white polystyrene for recycling at the Waste Management Facility located in Oshawa. Effective September 1, 2010 dedicated loads are accepted free of charge. Polystyrene food or beverage containers, such as coffee cups, meat trays, Styrofoam plates, clamshells and packaging "peanuts" will not be accepted at this time. |
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A BIGGER BLUE FOR YOU!
Get ready to recycle even more...bigger blue boxes have been distributed to residents that receive curbside collection Region wide. Durham Region already diverts more waste from landfill than any other municipality of our size in Ontario
but we can do better.
In 2009, the Region conducted waste audits which demonstrated that an overwhelming majority (87 per cent) of residents could use additional blue box capacity to maximize their recycling.
Almost half of residents used only one box or had no boxes at all. This results in higher instances of commingled boxes requiring increased curbside sorting by collection contractors. Using two blue boxes will help to ensure all household recyclables are collected and windblown litter is minimized.
Your new bigger blue box, in addition to your existing blue box(es), is a Durham Region investment designed to help you take all of your recyclables to the curb every week. The extra recyclables will help pay for the new box in just two years.
Enjoy your new bigger blue box. It's yours to keep and to help you continue doing your part in making Durham Region a great place to live.
Please use your new large blue box for all your containers and a separate smaller blue box for all your papers. |
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TWO BOXES FOR TWO REASONS ...
The Region of Durham has a two-stream recycling program in place (containers and paper fibres) which must be separated using two recycling containers.
In your new "containers only" blue box, place all your plastic bottles, jugs and jars, milk and juice cartons, metal food and beverage cans, plastic tubs and lids, glass bottles and jars, empty aerosol and paint cans.
In your smaller blue box, place all your printed papers, magazines and soft cover books, newspapers and flyers, boxboard and cardboard.
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SAFE DISPOSAL OF PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Dispose of unused and expired prescription and non-prescription medication at no charge at the pharmacy that sold it to you or at one of the Region's waste management facilities. Don't flush them down the toilet or throw them in the garbage. Safe disposal helps our environment by ensuring this waste is diverted from water sources and landfills.
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DON'T LET YOUR MATTRESS END UP IN A LANDFILL...
Recycle your mattress at Durham Region's Waste Management Facility located at 1640 Ritson Road North in Oshawa. A pilot study is being conducted from June 1 until November 27. Effective September 1, dedicated loads of mattresses are accepted free of charge. |
SCHOOL HAS STARTED,
PACK A LITTERLESS LUNCH
FOR YOUR CHILD
An average school-age child packing a disposable lunch generates 30 kilograms of waste per school year!
Invest in reusable containers. Avoid plastic wraps, plastic bags, wax paper, and aluminum foil.
Pack a cloth napkin, stainless steel utensils, and a reusable drink container instead of disposables.
Avoid pre-packaged snack foods.
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