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Waste Collection Calendar & Information Guide July 2015—June 2016 Service Oshawa • 905-436-3311 • service@oshawa.ca • www.oshawa.ca/waste

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Use the map to find the schedule that is appropriate for your household.

Green Bin and Blue Box Collection

Raglan Rd

Green bins and blue boxes are collected weekly according to the day shown on the map on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday.

Garbage and Seasonal Yard Waste Collection

Garbage and seasonal yard waste collection occurs every other week on the same day as your green bin and blue box collection. The colour shown on the calendar for your area indicates the week of garbage collection.

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If your address falls in the yellow area of the map, follow the schedule for AREA 2 on page 6.

New call-in Christmas Tree collection!

Residents are required to call-in to arrange for their natural Christmas Tree to be collected.

Call-in deadline: Wednesday, January 6, 2016.

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Blue Box Collection Tips

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Garbage Collection Tips

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Large Item Collection

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Yard Waste Collection

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Region of Durham Waste Management Facility

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For more information on waste collection services, or if this information is required in an accessible format, visit www.oshawa.ca/waste or contact Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311 or email service@oshawa.ca

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Collection schedule Area 1 July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

Check the map on the inside cover of this guide to confirm your collection day and area.

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Green Bin and Blue Box Collection: Collected weekly according to the day specified on the map.

Garbage Collection: Collected every other week on the same day as green bin and blue box collection according to the colour on the map.

Yard Waste Collection: Collected seasonally every other week on the same day as garbage collection.

Ends: week of November 23, 2015 Starts: week of April 11, 2016 Pumpkin Collection: Occurs on the first yard waste day following Halloween.

Area 1 (purple) garbage and seasonal yard waste collection schedule.

Indicates weeks where garbage and yard waste are not collected.

New call-in Christmas Tree collection service.

Call-in deadline: Wednesday, January 6, 2016

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Tree Collection call-in deadline

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Holiday Collection Changes: The collection of green bin, blue boxes, garbage and yard waste does not occur on statutory holidays (indicated in orange).

Collections that fall on a holiday will be picked up the next day.

Collection will occur one day later for the rest of the week indicated by the black arrows.

Battery Collection: Use the stickers provided and follow the instructions for collection with your blue box during the weeks of November 2–6, 2015 and April 18–22, 2016.

Christmas Trees (call-in tree collection) Residents are required to call-in to arrange for their natural Christmas Tree to be collected.

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Collection schedule Area 2 July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016

Check the map on the inside cover of this guide to confirm your collection day and area.

My collection day is:

(Check the map and write your collection day here)

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Green Bin and Blue Box Collection: Collected weekly according to the day specified on the map.

Garbage Collection: Collected every other week on the same day as green bin and blue box collection according to the colour on the map.

Yard Waste Collection: Collected seasonally every other week on the same day as garbage collection.

Ends: week of November 30, 2015 Starts: week of April 18, 2016 Pumpkin Collection: Occurs on the first yard waste day following Halloween.

Area 2 (yellow) garbage and seasonal yard waste collection schedule.

Indicates weeks where garbage and yard waste are not collected.

New call-in Christmas Tree collection service.

Call-in deadline: Wednesday, January 6, 2016

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Tree Collection Call-In Deadline

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Battery Collection

Holiday Collection Changes: The collection of green bin, blue boxes, garbage and yard waste does not occur on statutory holidays (indicated in orange).

Collections that fall on a holiday will be picked up the next day.

Collection will occur one day later for the rest of the week indicated by the black arrows.

Battery Collection: Use the stickers provided and follow the instructions for collection with your blue box during the weeks of November 2–6, 2015 and April 18–22, 2016.

Christmas Trees (call-in tree collection) Residents are required to call-in to arrange for their natural Christmas Tree to be collected.

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Know before you throw Common everyday items

Blue Box Weekly Collection Clear egg cartons

Plastic bottles

Takeout food containers

Green Bin Weekly Collection Bread, toast, cereal, baked goods and pizza

Fruit and vegetable containers Cake, cookies, pie, muffins and candies

Eggs and egg shells

Metal food and beverage cans

Plastic tubs and lids

Glass bottles and jars

Collection Every Other Week

Fruit

Coffee grounds, filters and tea bags Milk and juice cartons

Garbage

Pasta, rice, potatoes, Meat, fish and couscous, oatmeal shellfish (including flour and grains bones and shells)

Takeout beverage cups and lids

Animal waste and kitty litter

Disposable razors

Plastic cutlery, straws and plates

Plastic wrap and bubble wrap

Paper egg cartons and drink trays

Single serve yogurt and pudding cups

Molded bakery trays

Dairy products

Clear plastic takeout cups Printed materials, magazines, soft cover books and newspapers

Vegetables Nuts and shells

Empty aerosol and paint cans Soiled (lids removed) paper food packaging

Houseplants and flowers

Hair, pet fur, feathers and dryer lint

Furnace filter

Diapers and sanitary products

Wooden food crates Soiled paper towels, napkins, Disposable tissues and mop sheets, small amounts sanitizing Broken glass, dishes, of shredded wipes and light bulbs (place in paper dryer sheets a sealed box marked “sharp objects�)

Toothpaste tube

Boxboard Cardboard

For blue box collection inquiries and more information contact the Region of Durham at 905-579-5264 or visit www.durham.ca/bluebox.

For more information on green bin and garbage collection visit www.oshawa.ca/waste or contact contact Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311 or service@oshawa.ca.

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Blue Box Collection Tips • Don't miss your collection! Place your blue boxes at the curb before 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection.

• On windy days, put your blue boxes out the morning of collection rather than the night before. Stack blue boxes to prevent paper from blowing away.

• During winter months, set blue boxes on cleared portions of your driveway and not on top of snow banks or icy patches.

• Do not overload blue boxes. Purchase additional boxes if needed or use rigid open-top containers the same size as the blue box. Large oversized containers over the weight limit of 20 kg (44 lbs) pose a health and safety risk to contractors.

• Flatten small cardboard boxes and place them securely in the smaller blue box. Flatten, bundle and tie larger boxes and place them on top of, or between, your blue boxes.

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• Empty liquids and remove lids from bottles and jars, place lids separately in your blue box.

Additional blue boxes are available at the following locations: Durham Region Waste Management Centre 4600 Garrard Rd. Whitby 905-579-5264 | 1-800-667-5671 Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. waste@durham.ca

Service Oshawa (City Hall)

50 Centre St. S. 1st Floor 905-436-3311 service@oshawa.ca Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

A fee will apply for extra blue boxes. Damaged boxes can be exchanged free of charge at the Durham Region Waste Management Centre.

For blue box collection inquires and more information on what goes in the blue box contact the Region of Durham, or visit www.durham.ca/bluebox.

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Green Bin Tips Using Your Kitchen Food Waste Container

• Store the small container in your kitchen in a convenient place.

• Line your kitchen container with 100% certified compostable bags, paper based products or wrap organics securely in newspaper.

Buy correct liner bags and keep our compost free of plastic.

• Empty your food waste directly into the liner bags.

Look for these logos when purchasing compostable bags:

From Kitchen Container to Curbside Green Bin

• Once your kitchen container is full, tie bags and place contents into the large curbside green bin for collection. Lock lid securely to discourage pests.

• Store your green bin in your garage or outside in the shade.

• On your collection day, place your green bin at the curb beside your garbage before 7:00 a.m.

• Damaged green bins can be exchanged free of charge at the Durham Region Waste Management Centre (see page 10) or call Service Oshawa.

Important Reminders

• No plastic liner bags (i.e. grocery bags).

• Remove plastic food wrap and packaging.

• Do not place the smaller kitchen container at the curb.

• Do not overload your green bin. The weight limit is 20 kg (44 lbs). Purchase additional green bins if necessary at the Durham Region Waste Management Centre (see page 10) .

For more information visit www.oshawa.ca/waste

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Garbage Collection Tips Collection every other week

Waste Collection Assistance Programs

• Garbage Collection occurs every other week according to your collection schedule (see map on page 2).

• Use standard garbage bags only. Garbage bags must be no larger than 66 cm x 90 cm (26” x 36”) and must not exceed 20 kg (44 lbs).

• Place bags at the curb. Waste in returnable containers or garbage cans will not be collected.

• A maximum of 4 garbage bags per collection is allowed. Additional bags affixed with a bag tag will be collected.

• Garbage bag tags are $5.00 for 5 tags and are sold at the locations listed below (contact Service Oshawa to confirm hours).

Special Consideration to Bag Limit - Residents who are unable to meet the bag limit restrictions due to a medical condition, disability or those with three children under the age of three can apply for special consideration.

Waste Collection Cart Program - Residents requiring accessibility accommodations may apply for approval to use a cart, or other apparatus, to assist them in bringing their garbage to the curb.

Large Item Collection Assistance Program - The fee for additional large item collections in a given calendar year is waived for those that qualify for the program.

For more information or to apply for one of these programs, contact Service Oshawa.

Service Oshawa (City Hall) 50 Centre St. S. 1st Floor 905-436-3311 service@oshawa.ca

Donevan Recreation Complex 171 Harmony Rd. S.

Animal Services 919 Farewell St. S.

Legends Centre 1661 Harmony Rd. N.

Civic Recreation Complex 99 Thornton Rd. S.

Northview Community Centre 150 Beatrice St. E.

South Oshawa Community Centre 1455 Cedar St.

U.O.I.T./ Durham College Tuck Shop 2000 Simcoe St. N. 905-721-1609 Ext. 244

United Way Information Services Oshawa Centre 419 King St. W. 905-434-5609

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Large Item Collection

Book Online www.oshawa.ca/largeitemcollection or call 905-436-3311

To arrange for the collection of large oversized items contact Service Oshawa, or book online, at least 2 business days prior to your garbage collection day.

• Items are considered oversized if they do not fit into a standard sized garbage bag. Examples include: furniture, large household appliances, mattresses/box springs, rolled carpet/underlay, patio furniture, and scrap metal such as barbecues, bed frames, and metal sinks.

• Residents may place up to 12 items at the curb for a scheduled collection.

The first collection each year is free. Additional large item collection dates can be booked for $25.00.

• Reuse, repurpose or donate where possible.

Collection Requirements:

• No more than 3 m (10 ft) long and weigh less than 70 kg (154 lbs).

• Bundled items, such as carpet/underlay must not exceed 76 cm (30") in length, 36 cm (14") in width and height, and weigh less than 20 kg (44 lbs).

• Set out materials no earlier than 6:00 p.m. the day before your scheduled collection and no later than 7:00 a.m. the day of collection. Material set out in advance of a scheduled collection day is subject to by-law enforcement.

• No tires, vehicle parts, hazardous waste, construction/renovation materials, recyclables, organics or additional bags of garbage. Remove all doors from appliances.

Yard Waste Collection Collection every other week seasonally

Acceptable • Brush, leaves, branches, garden trimmings, pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks, crab apples, weeds, house and garden plants, fallen fruit from trees, pine needles/cones.

• Secure brush/twigs in bundles no longer than 1.2 m (4 ft) in length and no heavier than 20 kg (44 lbs).

• Branches must not exceed 10 cm (4") in diameter.

• Use paper bags or clearly labelled returnable open-top containers.

Unacceptable • Grass clippings, hay bales, sod, soil, stumps, stones, plastic flower pots and lumber.

New call-in Christmas Tree Collection Requirements: Residents must call Service Oshawa by Wednesday, January 6, 2016 to arrange for the collection of natural Christmas Trees. Trees must be free of tinsel, decorations, ornaments, stands, plastic tree bags and be less than 1.8 m (6 ft) in length.

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Region of Durham Waste Management Facility Location: 1640 Ritson Rd. N. Conlin Rd.

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Hours:

Tuesday–Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Thursdays from May–October: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays

Waste disposal fees:

• Minimum basic charge: $5.00 per vehicle per load • Garbage, blue box, yard waste and all mixed loads: $120 per 1,000 kg.

(For every 8.34 kg (18.38 lbs) or fraction thereof, there will be a $1.00 charge) • Cash, Visa, Mastercard or Debit (no cheques) • Fees are subject to change by the Region of Durham

Drop-off

• Drywall.and wood • Appliances, furniture and scrap metal • Leaf, brush and yard waste..

• Porcelain bathroom fixtures (sinks/toilets) • Garbage

No charge for loads consisting solely of one or more of the following wastes: • Bulky white polystyrene.

• Electronic waste.

• Plastic signs (coroplast/film).

• Tires.

• Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste and mercury containing devices • White agricultural bale wrap..

Paint and Stain Reuse Centre • Pick up and drop off of useable paint and stain for free

For more information on the Region of Durham’s Waste Management Facility contact the Region at 905-579-5264 or visit www.durham.ca/wmf.

Municipal Hazardous and Special Waste (MHSW) Take all MHSW to the Region of Durham’s Waste Management Facility. MHSW requires special handling and must NOT be disposed of at the curb, poured down the drain, flushed down the toilet or emptied into the storm sewer.

Examples of MHSW:

• Anti-freeze • Brake fluid and fuels • Car and household batteries • Compact fluorescent light bulbs and tubes • Motor oil • Needles and syringes* • Oil filters

• Old prescriptions • Paints, paint thinners and stains • Propane cylinders • Pool chemicals • Pesticides • Solvents • Mercury thermometers and thermostats

*Syringes DO NOT belong at the curb.

Ask your pharmacist for a special sharps container, and dispose of sharps at the MHSW facility, or at your local participating pharmacy.

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Don’t spoil it for the rest of us…

It is up to everyone to keep our community beautiful for all to enjoy.

Illegal dumping and littering causes serious environmental problems, costs taxpayers and affects our enjoyment of our parks and community.

Illegal dumping includes: • The dumping of waste such as furniture, bags of garbage, yard waste and construction materials along the roadside, in our parks and natural areas, and on construction sites and vacant lots.

• Disposing of household waste in or around garbage cans located in our parks, along the boulevard or at a recreation facility.

• Tossing litter on the ground or out the window of your car.

The cost to dispose of your waste responsibly is far less than the costs to clean up illegally dumped waste. Be a responsible citizen and dispose of your waste properly.

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Are you ready? Plan for emergencies

Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere. Severe weather such as floods, tornadoes, ice storms, and accidents such as chemical spills can strike any community.

The City of Oshawa is prepared to respond during emergencies, but only you can prepare yourself and your household. Below are emergency preparedness tips: Prepare for 72 hours: Plan on having food, water and other essentials, such as medications, for at least 72 hours (three days) for your family.

Create a family emergency plan: As a family, discuss your emergency plan and what to do during an evacuation or emergency. Outline roles and responsibilities. If possible, pre-arrange for an out-oftown location to stay during an emergency. Practise your plan.

Plan for your pets: Make plans with trusted neighbours to care for your pet in case you are not home in the event of an emergency. Remember to ensure that your pet has proper identification, a leash and carrier.

During an Emergency

Assemble emergency kits: Put together a family emergency kit with basic items your family may need, such as a first aid kit, personal hygiene supplies, flashlight and batteries. If you have a vehicle, keep a vehicle emergency kit in your vehicle with items you may need, such as flares, booster cables, maps, tools and sleeping bags.

Emergency preparedness information: For more information on how to be prepared, visit www.oshawa.ca/emergencynews; or access the Region of Durham’s website at www.durham.ca/demo, and Facebook and Twitter channels.

For information updates during an emergency situation in our city: Visit: www.oshawa.ca Like: www.facebook.com/OshawaCity Follow: @OshawaCity Call: 905-436-3311 (Service Oshawa) Monitor: Local television and radio stations

For more information on waste collection services, or if this information is required in an accessible format, visit www.oshawa.ca/waste or contact Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311 or email service@oshawa.ca.

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