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York Region waste facilities open to the public
Effective Friday, March 27, York Region’s Public Waste Depots are only accepting garbage and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) at their respective sites, until further notice.
Service offerings have been reduced in an effort to enhance physical distancing on site and reduce potential risks and further spread of COVID-19. The health and safety of our customers, staff and community is our top priority. At this time, all York Region public waste depots remain open during their regular service hours.
In order to protect our depot customers and staff during this difficult time we will not be accepting cash at any of our waste depots until further notice. Thank you for your understanding.
Please do not visit a York Region Waste Depot if you have recently travelled internationally in the last 14 days, have a fever and have one or more of the other COVID-19 symptoms.
Textile collection has been suspended at participating waste depots until further notice.
Seminars, group sessions and workshops are postponed until further notice. York Region will continue to evaluate to determine which events can be held online.
York Region provides convenient public drop-off depots where residents can bring recycling, garbage, household items, yard waste, electronics and other items for recycling and disposal. Each depot accepts a variety of items, please review the list of accepted items before visiting.
To find out how to properly dispose of an item, please use Bindicator.
Waste Depot News
Update: March 25, 2020 — Effective Friday, March 27, York Region’s Public Waste Depots are only accepting garbage and Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) at their respective sites, until further notice.
Accepting HHW only:
- East Gwillimbury Household Hazardous Waste Depot
Town of East Gwillimbury - Markham Household Hazardous Waste Depot
City of Markham
Accepting Garbage and HHW only:
- Elgin Mills Community Environmental Centre
City of Richmond Hill - Georgina Transfer Station (only
accepts HHW on Tuesdays and Saturdays)
Town of Georgina - McCleary Court Community Environmental Centre
City of Vaughan
Update: March 23, 2020 — Textile collection has been suspended at participating waste depots until further notice. Diabetes Canada has made the difficult decision to stop all textile collection in an effort to protect the health and safety of donors, staff, partners and communities. Visit declutter.diabetes.ca for textile collection updates.
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East Gwillimbury Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Depot
Address
East Gwillimbury Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Depot
225 Garfield Wright Boulevard
East Gwillimbury, Ontario
L0G 1V0
Hours of Operation
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Closed
Civic and statutory holidays
What is Not Accepted
- Garbage
- Household hazardous waste from industrial, commercial or institutional sources
- Tires
- Yard waste
What is Accepted
| Accepted Item | Fee |
|---|---|
Recyclables Only
|
No charge |
| Refrigerated Appliances (Without CFC removal sticker) | $20 per unit |
NOTE: Fees and hours of operation are subject to change without notice.
Payment Methods
Cash (on hold until further notice), debit, Visa, Mastercard accepted.
Elgin Mills Community Environmental Centre
Address
Elgin Mills Community Environmental Centre
1124 Elgin Mills Road East
Richmond Hill, Ontario
L4S 1M7
Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Closed
Civic and statutory holidays
What is Not Accepted
- Green bin organic waste
- Industrial waste
- Material containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), ammunition, explosives, radioactive waste, asbestos
- Sod, soil and clean fill
- Yard waste
- Vehicles larger than a 16 foot cube truck dropping off materials to the depot
What is Accepted
| Accepted Item | Fee |
|---|---|
Dedicated/Mixed Loads:
|
$125/metric tonne $10 minimum fee applies (loads up to 100 kg) |
Dedicated/Mixed Loads: Recyclables Only
|
No charge |
| Mixed Loads: Concrete/drywall/garbage/wood and recyclables |
$125/metric tonne $10 minimum fee applies (loads up to 100 kg) |
| Refrigerated appliances (without CFC removal sticker) | $20 per unit |
| Refrigerated appliances – Small business (with CFC removal sticker) | $10 per unit |
*Fees and hours are subject to change without notice.
Payment Methods
Cash (on hold until further notice), debit and American Express, Visa, Mastercard accepted.
How to use the Depot
This site is to be used by York Region residents and businesses only. Proof of residency is required.
- Enter site
- Drive up to scale.
- Approach inbound scale on green light or as directed by staff. Identify waste materials to be disposed of, attendant will issue the appropriate waste ticket.
- Fee of $125 per metric tonne applies to all dedicated/mixed loads of concrete, drywall, garbage and wood, including any such mixed load that contain recyclables. Note: A $10 minimum fee applies (for loads up to 100kg)
- Dedicated/mixed loads of blue box recyclables, polystyrene, shredded paper, scrap metal, household hazardous waste (residential only), tires and electronic waste will remain free of charge. Limits may apply.
- Exit scale on green light or as directed.
- Drive to unloading area(s). Place materials in designated areas, or as directed.
- After unloading, vehicles must drive to outbound scale.
- Approach scale on green light, or as directed.
- Return waste ticket to attendant and have payment ready. Credit card, debit, cash accepted. Pay fee (if applicable) and exit site as directed.
How to Plan Your Visit
- Load and organize your vehicle according to site layout and fee structure:
- Dedicated/mixed loads of concrete, drywall, garbage, and wood, a $125/metric tonne fee applies. Note: If any such load also contains recyclable materials, the fee applies to the entire load. Alternatively, you may circle the site twice to avoid fees on the recyclable materials in your mixed load.
- Considering bringing a load of recyclables one day and a load containing concrete, drywall, garbage and wood on another.
- Dedicated/mixed loads of blue box recyclables, polystyrene, shredded paper, metal, household hazardous waste (residential only), tires and electronic waste will remain free of charge.
- Remember to separate concrete, drywall, garbage and wood from the recyclables when packing your vehicle, so it’s quicker to unload.
- Schedule your visits during non-peak times (Friday or Sunday)
- Consider managing additional waste through your municipal curbside collection program by purchasing bag tags from your local city or town.
Georgina Transfer Station, Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Depot
Address
Georgina Transfer Station, Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Depot
23068 Warden Avenue
Georgina, Ontario
L4P 3E9
Hours of Operation
Transfer Station
Monday to Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off
Open Tuesday and Saturday only 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed
Civic and statutory holidays
What is Not Accepted
- Household hazardous waste from industrial, commercial or institutional sources
- Material containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), ammunition, explosives, radioactive waste, asbestos
- Soil and clean fill
- Sod
What is Accepted
| Accepted Item | Fee |
|---|---|
|
Dedicated/Mixed Loads:
|
$125/metric tonne $10 minimum fee applies (loads up to 100 kg) |
|
Dedicated/Mixed Loads: Recyclables Only
|
No Charge |
|
Mixed Loads: Concrete/Drywall/Garbage/Wood/Yard Waste and Recyclables |
$125/metric tonne $10 minimum fee applies (loads up to 100 kg) |
| Refrigerated Appliances (without CFC removal sticker) | $20 per unit |
*Fees and hours are subject to change without notice.
How to Use the Depot
This site is to be used by York Region residents and businesses only. Proof of residency is required.
- Enter site.
- Drive up to scale.
- Approach scale on green light or as directed by staff. Identify waste materials to be disposed of, attendant will issue the appropriate waste ticket.
- Fee of $125 per metric tonne applies to all dedicated/mixed loads of concrete, drywall, garbage, wood and yard waste including any such mixed load that contain recyclable materials. Note: A $10 minimum fee applies (for loads up to 100kg).
- Dedicated/mixed loads of blue box recyclables, shredded paper, scrap metal, household hazardous waste (Residential only), tires and electronic waste will remain free of charge. Limits may apply.
- Exit scale on green light or as directed.
- Drive to unloading area(s). Place materials in designated areas or as directed.
- After unloading, vehicles must drive to outbound scale. Approach scale on green light or as directed.
- Return waste ticket to attendant and have payment ready. Credit card, debit, cash accepted. Pay fee (if applicable) and exit site as directed.
How to Plan Your Visit
- Load and organize your vehicle according site layout and fee structure:
-
- Dedicated/mixed loads of concrete, drywall, garbage, wood and yard waste, a $125/metric tonne fee applies. Note: If any such load also contains recyclable materials, the fee applies to the entire load. Alternatively, you may circle the site twice to avoid fees on the recyclable materials in your mixed load.
- Considering bringing a load of recyclables one day and a load containing concrete, drywall, garbage, wood and yard waste on another.
- Dedicated/mixed loads of blue box recyclables polystyrene, shredded paper, metal, household hazardous waste (residential only), tires and electronic waste will remain free of charge.
- Remember to separate concrete, drywall, garbage, wood and yard waste from the recyclables when packing your vehicle, so it’s quicker to unload.
- Schedule your visits during non-peak times (Tuesday to Thursday)
- Visit alternate York Region Waste Depots including the East Gwillimbury HHW and Recycling Depot located at 225 Garfield Wright Blvd in the Town of East Gwillimbury.
- Consider managing additional waste through your municipal curbside collection program by purchasing bag tags from the Georgina Transfer Station or your local city or town.
Payment Methods
Cash (on hold until further notice), debit, credit (American Express, Visa, Mastercard) and commercial billing account accepted.
Markham Household Hazardous Waste Depot
Address
Markham Household Hazardous Waste Depot
Rodick Road, south of Miller Avenue
Markham, Ontario
L6G 1B2
Hours of Operation
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Closed
Civic and statutory holidays
What is Not Accepted
- Blue box recycling
- Garbage
- Hazardous waste from industrial, commercial or institutional sources
- Metal appliances
- Refrigerated appliances
- Scrap metal
- Tires
- Yard waste
What is Accepted
| Accepted Item
|
Fee
|
|---|---|
Recyclables Only
|
No charge
|
NOTE: Fees and hours of operation are subject to change without notice
McCleary Court Community Environmental Centre
Address
McCleary Court Community Environmental Centre
130 McCleary Court
Vaughan, Ontario
L4K 1W8
Hours of Operation
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Closed
Civic and statutory holidays
What is Not Accepted
- Green bin organic waste
- Household hazardous waste from Industrial, Commercial or Institutional Sources
- Industrial waste
- Material containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), ammunition, explosives, radioactive waste, asbestos
- Sod, soil and clean fill
- Yard waste
What is Accepted
| Accepted Item | Fee |
|---|---|
Dedicated/Mixed Loads:
|
$125/metric tonne $10 minimum fee applies (loads up to 100 kg) |
Dedicated/Mixed Loads: Recyclables Only
|
No charge |
| Mixed Loads: Concrete/drywall/garbage/wood and recyclables |
$125/metric tonne $10 minimum fee applies (loads up to 100 kg) |
| Refrigerated appliances (without CFC removal sticker) | $20 per unit |
| Refrigerated appliance – small business (with CFC removal sticker) | $10 per unit |
NOTE: Fees and hours of operation may be subject to change without notice
Payment Methods
Cash (on hold until further notice), debit and American Express, Visa, Mastercard accepted.
How to Use the Depot
This site is to be used by York Region residents and businesses only. Proof of residency is required.
- Enter site
- Drive up to scale.
- Approach inbound scale on green light or as directed by staff. Identify waste materials to be disposed of, attendant will issue the appropriate waste ticket.
- Fee of $125 per metric tonne applies to all dedicated/mixed loads of concrete, drywall, garbage and wood, including any such mixed load that contain recyclables. Note: A $10 minimum fee applies (for loads up to 100kg)
- Dedicated/mixed loads of blue box recyclables, polystyrene, shredded paper, scrap metal, household hazardous waste (residential only), tires and electronic waste will remain free of charge. Limits may apply.
- Exit scale on green light or as directed.
- Drive to unloading area(s). Place materials in designated areas, or as directed.
- After unloading, vehicles must drive to outbound scale.
- Approach scale on green light, or as directed.
- Return waste ticket to attendant and have payment ready. Credit card, debit, cash accepted. Pay fee (if applicable) and exit site as directed.
How to plan your visit
- Load and organize your vehicle according to site layout and fee structure:
- Dedicated/mixed loads of concrete, drywall, garbage, and wood, a $125/metric tonne fee applies. Note: If any such load also contains recyclable materials, the fee applies to the entire load. Alternatively, you may circle the site twice to avoid fees on the recyclable materials in your mixed load.
- Considering bringing a load of recyclables one day and a load containing concrete, drywall, garbage and wood on another.
- Dedicated/mixed loads of blue box recyclables, polystyrene, shredded paper, metal, household hazardous waste (residential only), tires and electronic waste will remain free of charge.
- Remember to separate concrete, drywall, garbage and wood from the recyclables when packing your vehicle, so it’s quicker to unload.
- Schedule your visits during non-peak times (Friday or Sunday)
- Consider managing additional waste through your municipal curbside collection program by purchasing bag tags from your local city or town.
Vaughan Household Hazardous Waste Depot
NOTICE: The Vaughan HHW Depot has moved into the McCleary Court Community Environmental Centre located at 130 McCleary Court in the City of Vaughan.
Bloomington Yard Waste Depot
Address
Bloomington Yard Waste Depot
1351 Bloomington Road East
Richmond Hill, Ontario
L4K 2N7
Hours of Operation
April 1st to November 30th
Monday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
December 1st to March 31st
Monday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Closed
Civic and Statutory Holidays
What is Accepted
- Yard Waste (Yard waste in plastic bags needs to be emptied; kraft paper bags do not)
- Tree branches (No larger than 15 cm [six inches] in diameter or 1.8 metres [six feet] long)
- Sod with dirt removed (small residential quantities)
What is Not Accepted
- Animal droppings
- Driveway sweepings
- Kitchen and food waste
- Rocks
- Soil and clean fill
- Stumps
- Root balls
Fees and Charges
- $65 per tonne for all loads of yard waste
- $65 per tonne for all commercial, industrial or institutional yard waste
NOTICE: Effective July 1, 2020 a minimum charge of $10 will apply to any York Region residents that bring up to one cubic yard or less (up to nine paper bags) of yard waste to the Bloomington Yard Waste Depot. For loads greater than one cubic yard (and for all commercial loads), a fee of $65/tonne applies.
Up until June 30, 2020, York Region residents may continue to bring up to 1 cubic yard (up to nine paper bags) of residential yard waste to the Bloomington Yard Waste Depot at no charge.
Fees and hours of operation may be subject to change without notice.
Payment Methods
Cash (on hold until further notice), debit and American Express, Visa, Mastercard accepted.
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ISO 14001 Environmental Management
York Region's certification to the ISO 14001 standard for waste management operations demonstrates its continued commitment to provide effective waste management services. This internationally recognized standard of excellence focuses on environmental management. All public waste management drop-off facilities are registered to ISO 14001. In order to achieve registration, an organization must establish, implement, maintain and continually improve its activities and business processes. The registration process includes evaluation and review by a third party, at least annually.
ISO 9001 Quality Management
York Region has recently been certified to the ISO 9001 standard for waste management operations. This registration demonstrates continued commitment to provide quality waste management services for customers using the waste depots. This internationally recognized standard of excellence focuses on quality, including great customer service. Since October 2018, all public waste management drop-off facilities are registered to ISO 9001. In order to achieve registration, an organization must establish, implement, maintain and continually improve its activities and business processes. The registration process includes evaluation and review by a third party, at least annually.
