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Artificial Christmas Tree
Items in good condition can be donated at select Reuse Donation Centres. Acceptance of items is at the discretion of the charity. Damaged items that cannot be reused can be disposed of as garbage for a fee at select York Region Waste Facilities. Curbside collection may also be available. Check with your local municipality for more information.
Disposal Options:
Garbage
ReuseDonationCentre
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Christmas Tree
This is yard waste. The tree must be free of all debris including decorations, plastic, compostable, and biodegrable bags. Special collection weeks may apply for Christmas trees. Please check your local municipal website or waste calendar for further collection information. Yard waste can also be dropped off at the Bloomington Compost Site, McCleary Court CEC or Georgina Transfer Station. Fees will apply.
Disposal Options:
Yard Waste
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Dialysis Waste
Please double bag this item and place in the garbage.
Disposal Options:
Garbage
Drinking Glass
Items in good condition can be donated. Acceptance of items is at the discretion of the charity. Broken glass in small amounts can be collected as garbage at the curb if placed in a cardboard box labelled "Broken Glass" to keep your collector safe. Check your local municipal website or waste calendar for more information.
Disposal Options:
CommunityDropOff
Garbage
ReuseDonationCentre
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Paint Can Metal Empty
Remove lid and place lid and container in your blue box. Please make sure all containers are empty and dry. If there is wet paint still inside then please bring to a Household Hazardous Waste Depot for Drop-Off (residents only).
Disposal Options:
Blue Box
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Paint Can Plastic Empty
Empty plastic paint cans go in the garbage. If there is still wet paint inside please drop this off at a Household Hazardous Waste Depot.
Disposal Options:
Garbage
Answering Machine
This item is electronic waste (e-waste) and can be taken to a York Region Waste Facility or community drop-off location for proper recycling and disposal. Limits apply (max. 50kg per household per day; disassembled electronics will not be accepted). Some working items may also be accepted by reuse donation centres. Residents are responsible for removing all personal information from items before drop off.
Disposal Options:
CommunityDropOff
ReuseDonationCentre
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Toilet Paper Roll
Please place this item in the blue box.
Disposal Options:
Blue Box
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Chafing Fuel
This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and can be taken to a HHW depot for proper recycling and disposal. All HHW should be in original containers and well-marked. Containers are not returnable. Do not mix products. Residents may drop off up to 60L of HHW and 20 fluorescent tubes per day at York Region HHW Depots. If you are looking for alternative locations for proper recycling and disposal of your material please visit www.regeneration.ca.
Disposal Options:
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Deep Fryer
This item can be recycled as electronics at York Region Waste Facilities. Please remove oil and food prior to drop off. Limits apply (max. 50kg per household per day; disassembled electronics will not be accepted).
Disposal Options:
YorkRegionWasteFacility
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