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Waste Collection Calendar & Information Guide July 2018 - June 2019

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Table of Contents Collection Schedule Area 1 Collection Schedule Area 2 Know Before You Throw Blue Box Collection Tips Green Bin Collection Tips Garbage Collection Tips Yard Waste & Christmas Tree Collection Large Item Collection Waste Collection Assistance Programs Region of Durham Waste Management Facility

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

For more information on green bin, garbage and yard 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.

Contact Region of Durham for blue box inquiries at 905-579-5264 or email waste@durham.ca.

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Use the map to find the day and collection schedule that is appropriate for your household:.

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Collection Schedule Area 1

My collection day is: _________________________

July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019

(Write your collection day here)

Check the map on pages 2 and 3 of this guide to confirm your collection day and area.

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September 2018

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Pumpkins: First yard waste day after Halloween

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Garbage and Yard Waste: Every other week Garbage and seasonal yard waste collection schedule.

Indicates weeks where garbage and yard waste are not collected.

Yard Waste: Ends: week of November 19, 2018 Begins: week of April 8, 2019 Holiday Collection Changes: 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.

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Reminder: Register for Christmas tree collection

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Winter reminder: Set material on clear portions of the driveway, not on top of snowbanks or icy patches.

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Christmas tree collection: January 14-18, 2019

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Battery Collection: Use the stickers provided and follow the instructions for collection with your blue box during the weeks of November 5-9, 2018 and April 23-27, 2019.

Christmas Tree Collection: Register your address for pick up.

Deadline to register for Christmas Tree Collection is Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Christmas trees will be picked up between January 14-18, 2019 from addresses that have registered for this service. See page 13 for details.

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Collection Schedule Area 2

My collection day is: _________________________ (Write your collection day here)

July 1, 2018 - June 30, 2019

Check the map on pages 2 and 3 of this guide to confirm your collection day and area.

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Pumpkins: First yard waste day after Halloween

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Garbage and Yard Waste: Every other week Garbage and seasonal yard waste collection schedule.

Indicates weeks where garbage and yard waste are not collected.

Yard Waste: Ends: week of November 26, 2018 Starts: week of April 15, 2019 Holiday Collection Changes: 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.

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Reminder: Register for Christmas tree collection

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Battery Collection: Use the stickers provided and follow the instructions for collection with your blue box during the weeks of November 5-9, 2018 and April 23-27, 2019.

Christmas Tree Collection!

Register your address for pick up.

Deadline to register for Christmas Tree Collection is Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Christmas trees will be picked up between January 14-18, 2019 from addresses that have registered for this service. See page 13 for details.

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Know Before You Throw Blue Box Green Bin Weekly Collection Weekly Collection

Download the “Durham Region Waste� app to get sorting tips for blue box, green bin and garbage.

Clear plastic egg cartons

Plastic bottles

Plastic takeout food containers

Fruit and vegetable containers

Aluminum foil, plates and pans

Plastic tubs and lids

Takeout beverage cups, lids and straws

Plastic plates, cups and cutlery

Cake, cookies, pie, muffins and candies Eggs and egg shells

Glass bottles and jars

Collection Every Other Week

Fruit

Coffee grounds, filters and tea bags Milk and juice cartons

Metal food and beverage cans

Bread, toast, cereal, baked goods and pizza

Garbage

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

Animal waste and kitty litter

Plastic wrap and bubble wrap

Disposable razors

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Single serve yogurt and pudding cups

molded bakery trays

Printed materials, magazines, soft cover books and newspapers

Clear plastic takeout cups

Paper egg cartons Dairy products and drink trays Vegetables

Nuts and shells Empty aerosol and paint cans (lids removed)

Cardboard Boxboard

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

Soiled paper food packaging

Houseplants and flowers

Hair, pet fur, feathers and dryer lint

Diapers and sanitary products

Furnace filters

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

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

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Blue Box Collection Tips Weekly collection • Place your blue boxes at the curb before 7:00 a.m. on the day of collection.

• Separate your recycling by using the shorter blue box for paper and the taller blue box for containers.

• 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.

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

• 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 snowbanks or icy patches.

• Do not overload blue boxes. Purchase additional boxes if needed. Large oversized containers over the weight limit of 20 kg (44 lbs) pose a health and safety risk to contractors.

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 waste@durham.ca Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Service Oshawa (City Hall) 50 Centre St. S., Oshawa 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 inquiries and more information on what goes in the blue box contact the Region of Durham at 905-579-5264 or waste@durham.ca or visit www.durham.ca/bluebox.

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Green Bin Collection Tips Weekly collection

Using your kitchen food waste container:

From kitchen container to curbside green bin:

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

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

• Empty your food waste directly into the liner bags.

Look for these logos when purchasing compostable bags:

• 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 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 at 905-436-3311.

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).

• Do not place on snowbanks or icy patches.

For more information visit www.oshawa.ca/waste

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Garbage Collection Tips Collection every other week

• Use standard garbage bags no larger than 66 cm x 90 cm (26” x 36”) and do not exceed 20 kg (44 lbs) weight limit.

• 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 with bag tags attached will be collected.

• During winter months, set garbage on cleared portions of your driveway and not on top of snowbanks or icy patches.

Garbage bag tags are $12.50 for 5 tags and are sold at the location below (contact Service Oshawa to confirm hours):

NEW bag tag fees

*As of July 1, 2018

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.

Civic Recreation Complex 99 Thornton Rd. S.

Northview Community Centre 150 Beatrice St. E.

South Oshawa Community Centre 1455 Cedar St.

Legends Centre 1661 Harmony Rd. N.

Oshawa Centre Guest Services 419 King St. W. 905-686-6408

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Yard Waste Collection Collection seasonally every other week

• 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.

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

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

Christmas Tree Collection Register for collection

Register your address to receive Christmas Tree Collection: • online at www.oshawa.ca/treecollection or, • call Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311.

Deadline for registration: Thursday, January 10, 2019.

Once registered, place your tree at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on Monday, January 14.

Collection may not coincide with your normal collection day. Christmas trees will be collected some time during the week of January 14.

Collection Requirements: • Remove tinsel, wire, nails and stands.

• Trees more than 1.8 m (6 ft) in length will need to be cut in half.

• No plastic tree bags.

R Registering fro collection helps us to plan our routes better, saving time and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Large Item Collection

Book online at www.oshawa.ca/largeitemcollection or call 905-436-3311 Always reuse, repurpose or donate where possible.

• Arrange for the collection of large oversized items 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 including furniture, large household appliances, mattresses/box springs, rolled carpet/underlay, patio furniture, and scrap metal such as barbecues, bed frames, metal sinks and appliances.

• 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 $35 (New fee as of July 1, 2018).

Collection Requirements:

Waste Collection Assistance Programs For more information or to apply for one of these programs, contact Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311 or service@oshawa.ca: • Special Consideration to Bag Limit: Residents who are unable to meet the bag limit restrictions due to a medical condition, disability or those with 3 children under the age of 3 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: As of July 1, 2018 the fee for 3 additional large item collections in a given calendar year is waived for those that qualify for the program.

• 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.

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Region of Durham Waste Management Facility Location: 1640 Ritson Rd. N., Oshawa Telephone: 905-433-2050 Hours:

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

• First Thursday in May to the first Thursday in October: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

• Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays

Waste disposal fees:

• Minimum basic charge: • $5 per vehicle per load up to 42 kg (92 lbs) • Garbage, blue box, yard waste and all mixed loads: $125 per 1,000 kg • (For every 8 kg (18 lbs) or fraction thereof, there will be a $1 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 materials: • • • • •

Electronic waste Plastic signs (coroplast/film) Tires (limit 4 tires/day) Cooking oil Household Hazardous Waste (H.H.W.)

Paint and Stain Reuse Centre:

• Pick up and drop off 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.

Household Hazardous Waste (H.H.W.) H.H.W. 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 H.H.W.:

• Old prescriptions* • Paints, paint thiners and stains • Propane cylinders • Pool chemicals • Pesticides • Solvents • Mercury thermometers and thermostats *Ask your pharmacist for an approved sharps container and dispose of sharps at the H.H.W. facility or at your local participating pharmacy.

Visit www.healthsteward.ca to learn more.

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

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The City of Oshawa provides local services, including: Sidewalk maintenance Building permits and inspections Garbage, green bin and seasonal yard waste collection

Who does what?

The City of Oshawa is part of a regional system of municipal government consisting of two tiers.

Property standards

Parking and by-law enforcement

Fire protection and prevention

Maintenance and snow clearing on City roads

Licensing (business, lottery, marriage, pet, residential rental housing, taxicab)

The Region of Durham operates as a broader level of government providing services, including: Blue box collection

Water and watermain

Transit and specialized transit

Tra°c sig nals and controls on Regional and City roads

Maintenance and snow clearing on Regional roads

Fire hydrants and maintenance, including snow clearing

Public health and police services

Social housing and services

Emergency Preparedness

Are you Ready?

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Parks and recreation

Emergencies can happen anytime, anywhere.

Be prepared to take care of yourself and your family for a minimum of 72 hours (3 days).

Visit www.oshawa.ca/emergencynews for tips!

Service Oshawa Online is the City’s online service request portal, o˜ ering 24/7 access to common service requests on a mobile friendly, accessible website.

Make your request today at www.serviceoshawa.ca.

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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