2011 Recycling & Waste Collection Calendar

Collection Guide

Recycling & Garbage Collection Calendar

www.e-aurora.ca | 1.866.421.5625 (Turtle Island's Call Centre) 220112011

Dear residents,

On behalf of Town of Aurora staff, I’d like to thank you for working together to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to our environment. Your active participation in various environmental campaigns is continuing to make a difference.

To date, the Town has taken part in several waste-reduction programs and green initiatives. These include the Green Bin program, energy retrofits in our Town facilities, our investment in renewable energy through Bullfrog Power® and the installation of idle-free zones at Town-owned facilities.

I am happy to report that resident participation in our weekly Green Bin and Blue Box programs – as well as TurtleIsland Recycling’s Metal Item Scheduled Pickup program – continues to increase, improving our Town’s waste diversion, while proving the benefits of sustainable alternatives within our community.

With our five-year Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP) now in place, the Town will strive to implement new,and maintain existing, green initiatives that protect and enhance the natural environment, promote environmental sustainability and conserve resources.

Working together as environmental stewards will not only improve, but preserve the cleanliness of our community,ensuring a greener Aurora for future generations.

Sincerely,Neil GarbeChief Administrative Officer (CAO)

Neil Garbe

Message from the CAO

Bring your damaged Aurora blue/ green bins

to Town Hall (1 Municipal Drive)

for a complimentary replacement.

Acceptable ContainersMetal or plastic garbage cans• Must have 2 handles and a secure lid• Do not use ties/ bungee cord• Maximum 98 litres (3.5 cu ft)• Maximum weight 22 kg (50 lbs)

Plastic garbage bags• Must be securely tied• No loose grocery/ kitchen catcher bags• Do not place sharp objects inside bags - place sharp materials

in a separate, sealed and labeled cardboard box• Maximum weight 22 kg (50 lbs)

Items that will NOT be picked up include:Hazardous and biomedical waste; household paints, solvents and pesticides; syringes andneedles; car parts and tires; propane tanks and; construction/ demolition waste. Disposalinformation for these items can be found within this calendar, or by calling 1.877.464.9675.

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Curbside Collection RemindersPlace garbage, green bins, blue boxes and yard waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled day and by 6 a.m. on Yonge Streetand Industrial Parkway. Do not put waste or recycling at the curb earlier than 4 p.m. the night before. We recommend a limit ofthree bags/ cans/ items of garbage every two weeks. Bulky items are included in your scheduled biweekly garbage pickup.

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Drop off Depots 1.877.464.9675www.york.ca/waste

MATERIALS ACCEPTED AT THIS LOCATIONLOCATION MAPLOCATION

HHW & RECYCLINGDEPOT225 Garfield Wright Blvd.East GwillimburyHours open*:Thursday to Monday8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.including Saturdays and SundaysClosed Tuesdays andWednesdays.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)(see September 2011 for details)Electronic equipment(see October 2011 for details)Blue box recyclablesNOTE: No charge for residents of York Region (small residential quantities only)Scrap metal and metal appliancesMetal appliances with CFCs ..................$20 per unit

HHW DEPOT23068 Warden Ave., Georgina

Hours open*:Every Saturday8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) (see September 2011 for details)

NOTE: No charge for residents of York Region (small residential quantities only)

WASTE TRANSFER STATION23068 Warden Ave., GeorginaHours open*:Monday to Saturday8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Transfer StationResidential household garbage & clean fill ..............$95.00/ tonne (min charge $7.00)– not to exceed 500 kg.Tires ........................................................ No chargeBlue box recyclables.................................... No chargeScrap metal.................................................... No chargeMetal appliances without CFCs...................... No chargeMetal appliances with CFCs .................... $20 per unit Yard waste .................................................... No chargeElectronic equipment .................................. No charge(see October 2011 for details)

Disposal rates are for residents of York Region (small residentialquantities only). Cash, Visa and debit card are accepted.

McCleary Court Community Environmental CentreWhat is a CommunityEnvironmental Centre?

Community Environmental Centres (CECs) provide residents with a convenient location todrop off a variety of materials, including thosenot easily managed through the current wastecollection programs.

York Region has partnered with Goodwill Industries and Habitat for Humanity York Regionto collect reusable goods at the CEC, such as clothing, household goods and building materials.

Some other materials accepted:■ Blue box recyclables■ Drywall■ Electronics■ Energy efficient light bulbs

YARD WASTE DROP-OFFMiller Waste Systems1351 Bloomington Rd.Richmond HillHours open* (Winter):Dec. 1 - Mar. 31Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Hours open* (Summer):Apr. 1 - Nov. 30Monday to Friday7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Saturday7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

HHW DEPOT2840 Rutherford Rd., Vaughan

Hours open*:Thursday to Monday8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.including Saturdays and SundaysClosed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)(see September 2011 for details)Electronic equipment(see October 2011 for details)NOTE: No charge for residents of York Region (small residential quantities only)

Yard waste – leaves, grass clippings, shrubs,branches, weeds, flowers, sod, hay, etc. NO PLASTIC BAGS.

These items are NOT accepted:Tree branches & brush larger than 15 cm (6”) in diameter and 1.8 m (6’) long, stumps & root balls, driveway & road sweepings, kitchen & food waste, animal droppings, rocks/ stones, dirt/ topsoil andnon organic items such as flower pots.

NOTE: No charge for loads less than 1 cubic yard. Loads greater than 1 cubic yard are subject to a tipping fee.

HHW Summer Hours: East Gwillimbury, Markham and Vaughan depots will be open Thursdays until 7 p.m. from April 1st to October 31st .*Closed Statutory Holidays Note: Fees and hours subject to change without notice.

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■ Metal appliances*■ Non-treated lumber■ Scrap metal ■ Shredded paper (in clear bags)■ Small household batteries* Fee of $20 per unit if containing CFCs.

Location:130 McCleary Court, City of Vaughan

Hours open:Thursday to Monday, including Saturdays and Sundays9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.From April 1st to October 31st the CEC will be open extended hours until 7 p.m. on Thursday evenings.

For more information please contact York Region at 1.877.464.9675 or visitwww.york.ca/waste.

HHW DEPOTRodick Rd., South of Miller Ave., Markham

Hours open*:Thursday to Monday8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.including Saturdays and SundaysClosed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)(see September 2011 for details)Electronic equipment(see October 2011 for details)

NOTE: No charge for residents of York Region (small residential quantities only)

Respect your community; be a good neighbourWhen it comes to managing your waste and recycling,please be considerate and helpful to others.

Take these steps to make your street tidier and safer:• Secure garbage and recyclables so nothing blows loose and becomes litter. • Be vigilant in securing waste and recyclables against animals.• Offer to carry bags and bins to the curb for neighbours who have difficulty doing so.• Place bags and bins carefully at the curb so that pedestrians using wheelchairs, walkers

or strollers can pass safely on the sidewalks. • Remove emptied bins from the sidewalk as soon as you can. • Offer to accept organic waste from neighbours for your backyard composter.• If you don’t compost, offer your fall leaves to a neighbour who does, or start a local

gardening project for any public areas in the neighbourhood.• If an item was not collected as expected, please do not leave it at the curb while

you resolve the problem.

Don't know what waste goes where?

Aren't sure how to get rid of odds and ends?

Check out www.e-aurora.ca/wasteandrecycling for helpful hints and Sorting Guidelines.

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Construction & demolition wasteConstruction and demolition waste is NOT collected at the curbside in our municipality.

Construction and demolition waste consists mainly of concrete, brick, asphalt, metals, wood and gypsum (drywall). Guided by the 4R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Recover), you can help lessen theimpact on the environment by diverting some of this waste through our various programs.

Help reduce the amount of waste that ends up in a landfill by recycling your leftover building supplies atYork Region's Community Environmental Centre in the City of Vaughan.

What you can do to help our environment:• Donate construction and demolition materials that you don’t need to a local affiliate of Habitat for

Humanity or a similar organization. • Check with local salvagers before purchasing new products. Used or excess building supplies

such as lumber, cabinets, doors, windows and flooring in good condition are available for greatlyreduced prices.

• Consider renovating your space instead of completely gutting and rebuilding it.

See page 3 for the waste depot location map, hours of operation and disposal rates.

Committed to Excellence

York Region staff take great pride in our workplace and in a job welldone. This is reflected in providing top-notch customer service toYork Region residents, businesses and visitors in everything we do.

What We Do

York Region staff is committed to providing cost effective, quality services that respond to the needsof our rapidly growing communities. Regional services we provide include:

• Court Services

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

• Family and Children’s Services

• Housing

• Long Term Care

• Planning and Economic Development

• Police Services

• Public Health

• Regional Roads

• Social Assistance

• Solid Waste Management

• York Region Transit

and Viva Rapid Transit

• Water/Wastewater

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For more information, please call:905 830-4444 (toll free at 1-877-464-9675)For more information, please call:905 830-4444 (toll free at 1-877-464-9675)

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Garbage collection week

Christmas treecollection day

Green bins and blue boxes are collected WEEKLY. Garbage is picked up EVERY OTHER WEEK on your regularday in the weeks that begin with the gold arrow indicator.

CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION IS ON JANUARY 17 ONLY.Remove ALL decorations, nails, tree stands and plastic tree bags. Please note: Crews will not dig out a tree or climb a snow bank to retrieve one.

Pick uptoday onlymax. 6ft (1.8m)cut into piecesif necessary

Have a question?Consult the back cover.

Return your glass, plastic, aluminum, bag-in-box and Tetra Pak containers

from the LCBO to The Beer Store and get your full deposit refund.

New Year’s Day

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Consult map on page 2 for your zone

Metal Items: Large metal items such as appliances, barbecues (no propane tanks), bed frames, furnaces, hot waterheaters, metal bath tubs, storage sheds and bicyclesmust be recycled. Call Turtle Island Recycling at1.866.421.5625 to arrange for a special curbsidecollection. For safety, remove doors from fridges,freezers and ovens. If a special collection is notbooked, metal items will not be collected.

Bulky Items: Non-metal items such as furniture, mattresses, boxsprings, plastic lawn furniture, toilets and carpetingetc. will be picked up with your regular waste collection. Bulky items should be placed at thecurbside for pick-up on your regular garbage collection day (every other week).

Please break down or separate large/ heavy items, if possible. Bundle small loose pieces. Tie carpetingand linoleum in rolls no longer than 1.2 metres (4 ft)and weighing no more than 22 kilograms (50 lbs).

Metal, appliances & bulky item disposal

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Recycling Guideinside back cover


Don’t forget to return your LCBO beverage containers to The Beer

Store for a full deposit refund.

Valentine’sDay

Family Day

Aurora's ArcticAdventure event (Aurora Town Park)

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Fact: Excessive idling damagesmodern car engines andwastes fuel.

Please note: Aurora's major community events are italicized in this calendar. To learn more, please visit www.e-aurora.ca



Home grown goodnessBuy local! Our region is blessed with some of the bestagricultural crops and livestock in the world.

When you choose locally-grown food, you not only enjoy the freshest taste, you also support economic growth and protect the environment.

From farm to plate, the average North American meal travels over 2400 kilometres (1500 miles)* by fuel-guzzling, emission-spewing trucks and airplanes. By buying locally-grown food, you help reduce pollution, including greenhouse gases that causeglobal warming. Choose a healthier option - help support our local farming industry bybuying local meat, produce and dairy products.

Tips for buying local: • Check out the Aurora Farmers’ Market (Open every Saturday from May to October

from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.).• Visit a “you-pick” farm.• Choose local foods from your local butcher or produce store. • Ask your grocery store to stock more locally-grown food.• Start your own garden.

If you’re hungry for better taste and a cleaner environment, simply reach for locally-grown food. *Source: Worldwatch Institute

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March 2011SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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Bag it Back Ontario. Return your empty LCBO beverage

containers to The Beer Store and get your deposit back.

DST begins (turn clocks forward onehour at bedtime)

St. Patrick’sDay

First day of spring

Earth Hour 2011 at 8:30 p.m.

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Yard wasteYard waste is collected WITH RECYCLINGEVERY SECOND WEEK from April toNovember, as noted throughout this calendar (there are some exceptionsdue to statutory holidays).

There is no limit on the amount of yard waste that canbe placed for collection,providing that acceptable containers are used.

Acceptable Containers:Place weeds, plant trimmings and leaves in paper yard bags or any rigid open top container that has handles. Bundle branches as shown.

Paper yard waste bags only,NO plastic bags please!

Items that should not be placed with yard waste are:Kitchen scraps, grass clippings, rocks, dirt, sod, tree stumps, larger branches, flower pots/ trays, painted or treated wood and animal droppings.

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Yard waste collection day


Do your part for the environment. Return all your LCBO beverage

containers to The Beer Store for a full deposit refund.

Mayor's Anti-Litter Day

Easter Sunday Easter Monday

Earth Day

Last Friday's collectionmoved to today

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Earth Week

Collection has moved to Monday of next week

Fact: The cardboard box is one of the most widely recycled items with a nationalrecovery rate of 80%. Cardboard boxes can contain up to 100% recycled fibres.

Good Friday



Aurora’s Easter Egg Hunt

(at Aurora Seniors Centre)


The dirt on backyard compostingComposting is a natural process in which organic materials decompose and become a nutrient-rich soilamendment. Your lawn and garden will love it! Composting aids erosion control, promotes soil fertility and stimulates healthy root development. It also cuts down the amount of organic waste going to landfills.Composting can take 3 to 18 months depending on how well the pile is maintained. Compost is ready when its texture is crumbly and has a pleasant earthy smell.To purchase a composter, please visit Aurora's Operation's Yard at 9 Scanlon Court. Composters are $10 each (prices are subject to change).

Tips for successful composting:• Keep your compost pile moist, but not wet.• Aerate by turning the pile occasionally. • Avoid thick layers of any one material, such as grass.• Layer “brown” materials (e.g. dried leaves, dead plants and shredded newspaper),

with “green” materials (e.g. plant trimmings, fruit and vegetable peels and cores).• A one inch (2.5 cm) layer of finished compost or garden soil spread on top of kitchen

scraps will speed things up.• Bury fruit and vegetable trimmings at least 6 inches deep.• Smaller pieces decompose faster. • Never add meat, fish or dairy items.• Compost during winter. The freezing and thawing process helps to break down materials.

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Return your empty LCBO beverage containers to The Beer Store and get your deposit back.

It’s a trip worth making.

Victoria Day

Aurora’s Art Show & Sale (at Aurora Town Hall)

Aurora’s Art Show & Sale (at Aurora Town Hall)

Mother’s Day

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Canadian Environment Week


Fact: Canadian households generate 12 million tonnes of waste each year.That's more than a kilogram per person per day!




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Keep bagging it back for a greener Ontario. Talk about

a return on your deposit!

Father’s Day

Celebrate AuroraCelebrate CanadaDay event (at Aurora Town Park)

First day of summer

Clean Air Day

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Canadian Environment Week


What goes in the green bin? Food and food scrapsIf you can eat it, it goes in the green bin. Meat and fish bones; fish shells; fat; grease andlard (solidified); small amounts of cooking oil; baking supplies; dairy products; egg shells;coffee filters/ grounds and tea bags; corn cobs/ husks and; nuts/ shells. When filled, thegreen bin should not exceed a maximum weight of 22 kg (50 lbs).

Soiled or shredded paperShredded paper may be placed in the green bin in small amounts. Other paper productsthat go in the green bin include: butcher and cheese paper; moulded pulp take-out trays;ice cream boxes; microwave popcorn bags; flour and sugar bags; muffin paper; papercups and plates; paper towels and tissues; paper serviettes; paper candy wrappers and;any paper or cardboard that contains food residue (sauce, cheese, etc.). NO waxed paper or plastic wrap.

Personal Care itemsDiapers, hair, nail clippings, sanitary products, tampons, incontinence products and tissues.

Pet productsAnimal bedding, pet waste, kitty litter, bird seed, pet food, pet fur, feathers and sawdust (wood sources only).

Houseplants and flowers

Green Bin Tip: Lining your green bin with certified compostable bags instead of plasticbags will help the environment.

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Return your glass, plastic, aluminum, bag-in-box and Tetra Pak containers

from the LCBO to The Beer Store and get your full deposit refund.

Canada Day

Concerts in the Park (at AuroraTown Park)




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Fact: Canadians produce approximately 7 million tonnes of organic waste each year. NO SERVICE

Collection has movedto Saturday of this week

Celebrate Canada Dayevent




Spoil a mosquito’s dinner plansWest Nile virus

For more information on West Nile virus, contact York Region Health Connection

1-800-361-5653 (TTY: 1-866-252-9933) www.york.ca/westnile

Some mosquitoes carry West Nile virus and their bites may lead to West Nile virus infection. Clean up! The best way to keep mosquitoes away is to clean up areas of standing water around your home where they like to breed.

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and small boats

and in good repair

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Don’t forget to return your LCBO beverage containers to The Beer

Store for a full deposit refund.

Civic Holiday

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Fact: One drop per second from a leaky faucet wastesenough water to fill 16 bathtubs in a year.

Movies in the Park (at Hickson Park)

Movies in the Park (at AuroraTown Park)








Household HazardousWaste (HHW)Hazardous materials are identified with one ormore of these symbols.

Common HHW items include:• Propane tanks/ cylinders• Batteries (household, rechargeable,

and automotive)• Paints, varnish, solvents, caulking and glue• Household cleaners, such as bleach,

oven cleaners and drain cleaners• Energy efficient bulbs and fluorescent tubes/ bulbs• Hair dye, nail polish and nail polish remover• Pharmaceuticals• Syringes (place in a rigid, puncture

resistant container)• Thermostats containing mercury• Fuels, antifreeze and brake fluid• Used motor oil and filters

Disposal instructions: DO NOT put hazardous materials in the garbage, down a drain or on the ground. DO NOT put hazardous material in your blue box or green bin.

Take them to one of York Region's Household Hazardous Waste Depots, free of charge, listed on page 3. Residential sources only. Please follow these safety requirements:

• Keep materials in original containers or ensure that the contents are clearly labelled

• Don’t mix different types of paint or products together

• No ammunition, PCBs, asbestos, radioactive wastes or explosives accepted (other than aerosols and propane cylinders).

• Tightly cap all containers

Call 1.877.464.9675 for further information or visit www.york.ca/waste.

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Bag it Back Ontario. Return your empty LCBO beverage

containers to The Beer Store and get your deposit back.

Labour Day Aurora's Ribfest (at Machell Park)

Aurora's Ribfest (at Machell Park)

Aurora's Ribfest (at Machell Park)

First day of fall

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Fact: More than 272,000 tonnes of electronic waste accumulate in Canadian landfills each year.

Movies in the Park (at NormWeller Park)




Electronic equipment recyclingMany electronic equipment items are accepted for recycling at selected depots listed on page 3 (free-of-charge for York Region residents). Residential quantities only. Please note depot hours (see page 3).For more information on York Region's programs and policies, please call 1.877.464.9675 or visitwww.york.ca/waste

ACCEPTED:• Up to four computers and/ or monitors per depot visit (e.g. 1 monitor

+ 2 hard drives + 1 laptop = 4 units). Other peripherals such as modems,cables, keyboards and software can be included with the computer equipment and are not counted in this limit.

• Up to six units of other electronic equipment per depot visit• Printers, scanners and electronic games (e.g. Nintendo)• Telephones, cell phones, answering machines, pagers and fax machines• VCRs, DVD players, radios, stereos• Cameras, video cameras and automobile “computer” modules• Electronic thermostats without mercury (with mercury is HHW)

• Up to two televisions per depot visit. Do not disassemble as they contain hazardous materials.

NOT ACCEPTED:• Power tools* • Microwave ovens*• Large and small appliances*• Thermostats with mercury (see page 13 on HHW)* Accepted as scrap metal (see page 3)

IMPORTANT!Remove all packaging andbatteries before delivering items to a depotlisted on page 3. Mosthousehold batteries,including dry cell,rechargeable, lithium andautomotive batteries areaccepted at HHW Depots(see page 3).

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Do your part for the environment. Return all your LCBO beverage

containers to The Beer Store for a full deposit refund.

Thanksgiving Day

Aurora's Coloursof Fall Concert

(at Aurora Town Park)

Aurora's Haunted Forest

(at Sheppard's Bush)

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Waste Reduction Week 2010

Fact: Disposing of cigarette butts responsibly prevents toxic chemicals from contaminating our air and ground water.

Pumpkins, straw, cornstalks and leaves arecollected with yard waste.Please do not put these materials in the garbage.




Missed collectionsMissed collections are upsetting, butthere is usually a reason why materialwas not collected as expected.

To ensure your materials are collected, pleaseensure they are:• In acceptable containers (Refer to page 2).• Out at the curb by 7 a.m.• Within the weight limit of 23 kg (50 lbs).• Not hidden behind a vehicle, snow bank or other obstruction.• Free of prohibited content (e.g. hazardous or construction/

renovation waste).

Other reasons for missed collections are: • Non-recyclable item in blue box (e.g. in clear plastic bags and

Styrofoam).• Garbage not scheduled for collection that particular week.

If an item was not collected for reasons other than those mentioned above, please consult the back cover of this calendar.

Please do not leave uncollected material(s) at thecurb while you are resolving the problem.

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Return your empty LCBO beverage containers to The Beer Store and get your deposit back.

It’s a trip worth making.

DST ends (turn clocks back onehour at bedtime)

Remembrance Day

Aurora's Santa Under the Stars Parade(on Yonge Street)

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DATED ELECTRONICS?RECYCLE THEM.

To see what’s recyclable, where to drop items off and when other collection events are coming, visit:

recycleyourelectronics.ca

When in doubt, don’t throw it outOur homes are filled with many municipal

hazardous or special waste (MHSW)

materials that need extra care when they’ve

reached the end of their useful lives — things

like paints, batteries and pharmaceuticals.

Throwing them in the garbage or pouring

them down the drain can be dangerous

to our families and our environment.

That’s why we’re encouraging Ontarians

to follow the BUD rule:

Buy only what you need

Use it all up

Drop off the rest and we’ll recycle,

reprocess or safely dispose of it

These materials can be taken to Orange Drop

locations in retail stores, pharmacies,

municipal recycling depots.

Visit makethedrop.ca to find out more!

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Keep bagging it back for a greener Ontario. Talk about

a return on your deposit!

Christmas Day Boxing Day

New Year’s Day

First day of winter

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Aurora's Family First Night(at Aurora FamilyLeisure Complex)




CHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION IS ON JANUARY 16 ONLY.Remove ALL decorations, nails, tree stands and plastic tree bags. Please note: Crews will not dig out a tree or climb a snow bank to retrieve one.

Remember recyclables can go into one blue box. Sorting is not required.

for more information, visit www.york.ca/waste

MATERIALS ACCEPTED WHAT TO RECYCLE HOW TO PREPARE NOT ACCEPTED

PAPER PRODUCTS Paper items, such as cereal boxes, newspapers, magazines,telephone books, officepaper & junk mail (window envelopes okay).

Remove plastic windowsfrom pasta boxes, etc.Remove covers from hardcover books.Remove plastic sleeves fromnewspapers and magazines.

No soiled paper, paper towels, tissues, waxedpaper, shredded paper,cookie bags, or chip bags.NO plastic bags.

CORRUGATED CARDBOARD

All corrugated cardboard – remove plastic wrap from water bottle trays and pop cancases (staples are okay).

Flatten and tie in bundles no larger than 60cmx 60cm x 30cm (36" x 36" x 12")

No boxes with heavy foodor grease stains.(e.g. greasy pizza boxes cango in green bin)

BEVERAGE CARTONS

Tetra Pak® packages andmilk/ juice cartons andjuice boxes.

Rinse and do NOT flatten. No plastic wrap or straws.No foil drink pouches. (e.g. Koolaid Jammers)

METAL All food/ beverage metalcans, empty aerosol cans,empty & dry metal paintcans with lids removed.

Rinse. Do NOT crush cans.Foil needs to be in looseballs of at least 3” diameter.

No coat hangers, pots/ pans,kitchen utensils.No propane cylinders orbatteries. (see page 3 for HHW)

Recycling Guide

PLASTIC Most rigid plastic household containers including food containers, householdcleaners, shampoo bottles and microwavetrays.

Rinse, leave lids on. No toys, plastic bags, plastic film, or bubblewrap, Styrofoam, foam egg trays, lawn furniture, garden hose. No motor oil containers.

GLASS All clear or coloured glassbottles and jars.

Rinse, include lids separately.

Refer to LCBO Bag-it-Backads at the top of eachmonth.

No glass cookware, lightbulbs, window or mirrorglass, drinking glasses orceramics (plates, mugs,etc.).

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Information that can be found in this calendar

Appliances ..................................6

Basic Collection Information .......1

Battery Disposal .........................13

Broken Bins ..................................1

Bulky Items (appliances, furniture,carpeting, swing sets, etc.) .........6

Christmas Trees ............................5

Collection Map ............................2

Composting .................................9

Construction/ Demolition Waste ...4

Electronics Recycling ................14

Green Bin Sorting Guide ...........11

Household Hazardous Waste ...13

Medications and Sharps ...........13

Recycling Guide ........................17

Tire Recycling ...............................3

Waste & Recycling Drop-Off Depot Locations ..........3

Water Information ......................10

Yard Waste ...................................8

Yard Waste Drop-off Depot ........3

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Who to calliCollection Inquires1.866.421.5625 (Turtle Island):· Missed collections· Schedule a metal or appliance pickup

Other Waste Management Questions/ Concerns:905.727.3123 ext. 3447www.e-aurora.ca/wasteandrecycling

Hazardous Materials:1.877.464.9675www.york.ca/waste

Town of Aurora1 Municipal Drive, PO Box 1000, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 ❘❘ www.e-aurora.ca

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