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Textiles
Items in good condition can be donated. Acceptance of items is at the discretion of the charity. Select organizations including York Region waste facilities will take damaged and stained items so long as they are clean, dry and odorless.
Disposal Options:
CommunityDropOff
ReuseDonationCentre
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Bread/Milk Tag
Please place this item in the garbage.
Disposal Options:
Garbage
Computer Accessories
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. Tip: This item can be repaired at a computer repair shop
Disposal Options:
CommunityDropOff
ReuseDonationCentre
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Polystyrene Foam Packaging Large Styrofoam
Large, rigid pieces of polystyrene foam (Styrofoam) used as protective packaging for electronics and appliances can be dropped off at a Community Environmental Centre (CEC) or Georgina Transfer Station as garbage for a fee. Material must be free of debris, including cardboard and paper. Styrofoam containers such as meat trays, cups, plates and packaging peanuts (including biodegradable peanuts) are not accepted and should be placed in your regular garbage.
Disposal Options:
Garbage
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Sugarcane Packaging
Fibre-based packages made from materials other than 100% paper cannot be processed through the Region’s Green Bin program including sugarcane/bagasse packaging. Please place this item in the garbage.
Disposal Options:
Garbage
Food or Beverage Can
Remove lid and place lid and container in your Blue Box. Please make sure all containers are empty and dry. Do not crush cans.
Disposal Options:
Blue Box
Squeeze Tube
Please place this item in the garbage.
Disposal Options:
Garbage
Lead-Based Paint
This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and can be taken to a HHW depot for proper recycling and disposal. Click icon for nearest locations. 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.
Disposal Options:
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Coatings and Stains
This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and can be taken to a HHW depot for proper recycling and disposal. Click icon for nearest locations. 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.
Disposal Options:
YorkRegionWasteFacility
Paint
This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and can be taken to a HHW depot for proper recycling and disposal. Click icon for nearest locations. All HHW should be in original containers and well-marked. Containers are not returnable. Do not mix products. York Region residents may drop off up to 60L of HHW and 20 fluorescent tubes per day at York Region HHW Depots.
Disposal Options:
YorkRegionWasteFacility
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