2016 Waste Management Guide and Recycling Calendar by Town of Aurora

Waste Management Guide and Recycling Calendar

2016

www.aurora.ca/wasteandrecycling

Message from the Mayor

Contents Acceptable Containers............................................17

Geoffrey Dawe MAYOR OF AURORA

I am pleased to present The Town of Aurora’s 2016 Waste Management Guide & Recycling Calendar. This guide contains valuable information about garbage collection, recycling and community events. On behalf of Aurora Town Council, I would like thank all our residents and businesses for participating in our waste diversion efforts and keeping Aurora green and sustainable!

Appliance Pick-Up...................................................18

With our Corporate Environmental Action Plan (CEAP), the Town is striving to implement and maintain green initiatives that protect and enhance the environment, promote sustainability and conserve resources.

Clear Bags – Did you know?......................................2

For more information about waste and recycling in Aurora, please visit the Town’s website at www.aurora.ca/wasteandrecycling or download our PingStreet and my-waste Apps, available for most Apple, Android and Blackberry devices.

E-waste Events.............................................. 6, 10, 16

If you have any waste management questions or concerns, please call Access Aurora at 905-727-1375 or email info@aurora.ca

Metal Goods............................................................18

Battery Disposal....................................................1, 4 Blue Box Collection...................................................5 Blue Box Accepted Material....................................19 Broken/Damaged Bins...............................................9 Bulky Items..........................................................1, 18 Collection Map..........................................................3 Curbside Collection Changes.....................................1 Drop Off Depot Locations.........................................4 Electronics Recycling...............................................16 Garbage Collection....................................................7 Green Bin Collection..................................................5 Household Hazardous Waste.............................10, 15 Lyme Disease...........................................................11 Oops – Missed/Refused Collection............................8 Special Town Events................................................12 Yard Waste Collection................................................9

Sincerely, Mayor Geoffrey Dawe

Water Information...................................................13 West Nile Virus........................................................14 Winter Reminders......................................................2

Waste and Recycling Events E-waste Events January 23 • June 11 • October 22 Drop off your unwanted or obsolete electronic devices for recycling and safe disposal.

Anti-Litter Clean-up Day - April 23 Work together to help keep our town clean and green! Free Compost Giveaway Day - May 7 Pick up free nutrient-rich compost just in time for gardening season.

Helpful Tips For Zero Waste Living • De-clutter your home and donate items to your local thrift shop. You’ll lighten your load and make precious resources available to those looking to buy secondhand. • Reduce your shopping trips and keep a shopping list. The less you bring home, the less waste you’ll have to deal with. • Swap disposables for reusables (start using handkerchiefs, refillable bottles, shopping totes, cloth napkins, rags, etc.). You might find that you don’t miss your paper towels, but rather enjoy the savings. • Avoid grocery shopping waste: Bring reusable totes, cloth bags (for bulk aisles), and jars (for wet items like cheese and deli foods) to the store and farmers market. • Know the Town's recycling policies – but think of recycling as a last resort. Have you reduced, reused or recycled first? Question the need and life-cycle of your purchases. • Buy primarily in bulk or secondhand, but if you must buy new, choose glass, metal or cardboard. Try to avoid plastic, since much of it gets shipped across the world for recycling and often ends up in the landfill, or worse, the ocean. • Find a compost system that works for your home. • Turn your home kitchen trash can into one large compost receptacle. The bigger the compost receptacle, the more likely you’ll be to use it freely.

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NOT ACCEPTED Please DO NOT include the following items in your Blue Box: • Backyard composters, Blue Boxes and Green Bins • Containers for motor oil, pesticides or fuel. • Foil drink pouches (For example: Kool-Aid Jammers) • Formed, rigid plastic packaging (For example: blister pack used for electronics or toys) • Laminated paper • Medicine bottles less than 5 cm in diameter • Metallic wrapping paper • Mirrors • Non-rigid plastic packaging (For example: pasta bags, frozen vegetable bags) • Paint cans containing paint or with lids on • Plastic pails or jugs greater than 22.5 cm in diameter • Plastic shopping bags, film and wrap. • Plastic toys • Pots, pans, glassware and dishes. • Shredded paper • Styrofoam • Take-out sandwich wraps (For example: foil or paper laminates) • Take-out waxed pop cups Please note: • Plastic plant trays must be no larger than 30 cm wide by 30 cm long • Paper coffee cups only

CURBSIDE PLACEMENT HELPFUL TIPS

• Place oversized items 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your garbage bin (not in it). • Please take apart or separate large heavy items. • Dishes, metal pots, pans and utensils do not belong in the Blue Box. If in good condition, these can be donated for reuse. • Please do not place recyclables inside cardboard boxes or any recyclables inside another recyclable. BROKEN GLASS Handling broken glass is a serious risk for waste collectors. Please be mindful of the proper handling procedures for this material. Never put broken glass of any kind into your Blue Box. Bundle it up in a puncture-proof container or wrap it in newspaper and put it in the garbage. PLEASE NOTE: Metal appliances and scrap metal can also be dropped off at select York Region depots. (see page 4 for details).

WINTER REMINDERS

• Place waste bins in a visible location at the end of your driveway. Collection crews will not dig out or climb a snowbank to retrieve recycling bins, cans or bags. If necessary, shovel a small area. • Materials frozen inside bins may not be collected. To prevent freezing, try lining your green bin with newspaper and keep your recyclables in a dry location. • Stack recycling boxes to prevent materials from blowing out. • If materials are hit by snow removal equipment or are filled with snow prior to collection, it is the resident’s responsibility to clean up the materials. • If inclement weather or poor road conditions result in cancellation of collection services, the normal practice is to collect the next day.

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Note 1: Pickup is moved from Thursday to Friday.

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If you have any inquiries regarding the content of this map, please call 905-727-3123 ext. 3447 Waste and Recycling Collection Map created by The Town of Aurora, February 13, 2004. Map modified on Tuesday, August 18, 2015. Base data provided by York Region. Please be advised that the intent of this map is for personal, non-commercial use. The Town of Aurora is not responsible for any errors or omissions on the map and makes no guarantees regarding the accuracy and completeness of the information presented. The Town of Aurora cannot be held liable for any choices made, actions performed or damages sustained by the user based upon the data provided.

York Region Drop-Off Depots

Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Depot in East Gwillimbury 225 Garfield Wright Blvd., Town of East Gwillimbury

Yard Waste Drop-Off in Richmond Hill Miller Compost Bloomington Facility 1351 Bloomington Rd., Town of Richmond Hill

ACCEPTED: • Blue box recyclables • E-Waste • Household hazardous waste (HHW)(limits apply) • Liquid cooking oil (max 4L container) • Pharmaceuticals • Sharps (in puncture-proof container) • Refrigerated appliances* • Scrap metal • Metal appliances

ACCEPTED: • Flowers and garden plants • Grass clippings • Hay (clean, small quantities) • Leaves • Shrubs, branches, weeds • Sod (small residential quantities) • Vegetable garden waste Yard waste in plastic bags needs to be emptied, kraft paper bags do not.

FEES: No charge, but limits apply

*FEES: Refrigerated appliances: With a CFC removal sticker: $0 Without a CFC removal sticker: $20 Cash only.

FEES: Yard waste: Loads less than one cubic yard: $0 Loads over one cubic yard: $65 per tonne Cash, debit and credit cards accepted.

HOURS: Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed Thursday to Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays from April 1 to October 31)

HOURS: April 1 – November 30 Monday to Saturday: 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: Closed

Closed civic and statutory holidays

Household Hazardous Waste Depots in Markham and Vaughan Rodick Rd., South of Miller Ave., City of Markham 2840 Rutherford Rd., City of Vaughan ACCEPTED: • E-Waste • Household hazardous waste (HHW) • Liquid cooking oil (max 4L container) • Pharmaceuticals • Sharps (in puncture-proof container)

NOT ACCEPTED: • Animal droppings • Driveway sweepings • Kitchen and food waste • Rocks • Root balls • Stumps • Soil • Tree branches larger than 15 cm (six inches) in diameter or 1.8 metres (six feet) long

December 1 – March 31 Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: Closed

Georgina Transfer Station/ Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste 23068 Warden Ave., Town of Georgina ACCEPTED: • Blue box recyclables • Cardboard • Concrete • E-Waste • Household hazardous waste (HHW) (limits apply) (Saturdays only) • Liquid cooking oil (maximum 4L container)

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Metal appliances Refrigerated appliances* Residual waste (garbage)* Scrap metal Tires (limit of four per visit) Yard waste*

*FEES: Refrigerated appliances: With a CFC removal sticker: $0 Without a CFC removal sticker: $20 Garbage and Yard Waste: $100 per tonne ($10 minimum charge) Cash, debit, credit cards and commercial billing account accepted. WASTE TRANSFER STATION HOURS: Monday to Saturday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday: Closed HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE HOURS: Saturday only 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed civic and statutory holidays

Community Environmental Centres in Richmond Hill and Vaughan 1124 Elgin Mills Rd. East, Town of Richmond Hill 130 McCleary Crt., City of Vaughan (Hwy 7 and Creditstone Rd.) ACCEPTED: • Blue box recyclables • Cardboard • Compact fluorescent light bulbs • Drywall • E-Waste • Liquid cooking oil (max 4L container) • Large, clean polystyrene foam (no meat trays or packing peanuts) • Metal appliances • Refrigerated appliances* • Residual waste (garbage)* • Reusable items (Goodwill drop-off location) • Rubble and concrete • Scrap metal • Shredded paper • Small household batteries • Tires (limit of four per visit) • Wood (untreated lumber)

*FEES: Waste disposal: Car or minivan Car or minivan + small utility trailer + large utility trailer Pick-up truck 12 or 14-foot cube van

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All facilities are intended to be used by York Region residents only. Fees and hours subject to change without notice. For more information visit york.ca/wastedepots or call 1-866-665-6752

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Cash, debit and credit cards accepted. Loads larger than 14-foot cube van or unloading with a hydraulic lift are not permitted.

HOURS: Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed Thursday to Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

York Region waste depots and community environmental centres provide convenient locations to drop-off a variety of materials, including those that are not picked up during regular curbside collection.

(Open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays from April 1 to October 31) Closed civic and statutory holidays

Don’t know where it goes? 4 Visit york.ca/bindicator

Blue Box Collection

Not Accepted Please DO NOT include the following items in your Blue Box:

Blue Box collection occurs weekly on your regular collection day. Blue Box collection tips: • All Blue Box recyclables must be set out at the curb by 7 a.m. on your collection day, but no sooner than 5 p.m. the night before. Collection vehicles will not return for items that were set out late. • Blue Box material will not be collected in any type of clear plastic bag. This includes the blue recycling bags. • Place acceptable materials loose in your Blue Box. Rinse all containers and ensure they are clean and free of grease, liquid or food. • Please use a standard size Blue Box (22g). Large oversized containers (with wheels) are frequently over the weight limit of 22 kg (50 lbs). • Small boxes need to be flattened and securely placed inside the Blue Box. Larger cardboard items must also be flattened but can be bundled together and placed on top of the Blue Box for pick-up. • Shredded paper is not accepted as part of The Town of Aurora's recycling program. Small amounts of shredded paper can be placed in your Green Bin or backyard composter. Large amounts of shredded paper can be placed in your garbage or dropped off at one of the following York Region's Community Environmental Centres: Elgin Mills or McCleary Court.

REMINDERS:

SORRY! Contaminants present in your Blue Box Check out your 2016 Community and Waste Management Calendar for acceptable Blue Box items.

See also depot information and local ReUse Centres.

• Backyard composters, Blue Boxes and Green Bins • Foil drink pouches (For example: Kool-Aid Jammers) • Formed, rigid plastic packaging (For example: blister pack used for electronics or toys) • Fuel containers • Laminated paper • Medicine bottles less than 5 cm in diameter • Metallic wrapping paper • Mirrors • Motor oil containers • Non-rigid plastic packaging (For example: pasta bags, frozen vegetable bags) • Paint cans containing paint or with lids on • Pesticide containers • Plastic pails or jugs greater than 22.5 cm in diameter • Plastic shopping bags, film, wrap • Plastic toys • Pots, pans, glassware, dishes • Shredded paper • Styrofoam • Take-out sandwich wraps (For example: foil or paper laminates) • Take-out waxed pop cups Please note: • Plastic plant trays must be no larger than 30 cm wide by 30 cm long • Paper coffee cups only (For example: no waxed pop cups)

Green Bin

Not Accepted Please DO NOT include the following items in your green bin:

Accepted FOOD PRODUCTS

PAPER PRODUCTS

• Baking ingredients • Breads and cereals • Candy and confectionary products • Coffee grounds, filters and tea bags • Dairy products • Eggs and egg shells • Fish and shellfish • Fruits and vegetables (raw or cooked) • Herbs and spices • Meat products (including bones, fat and skin) • Pasta

• Boxboard (For example: soiled, greasy french fry containers) • Cardboard (For example: soiled pizza boxes) • Facial tissues • Flour and sugar bags (paper) • Kraft paper (meat wrap) • Microwaveable popcorn bags

TIPS:

OTHER • Moulded pulp (For example: egg cartons, take-out trays) • Muffin papers • Newspaper (soiled) • Paper plates (soiled) • Paper towels • Shredded paper (small amounts)

• Use certified compostable bags as an environmentally-friendly alternative. • Absorb excess moisture by lining the bottom of the Green Bin with paper towels or newspapers. • Remove packaging or wraps from food.

• Diapers • Feathers • Hair • Houseplants and flowers (dried and fresh cut) • Incontinence products • Nail clippings • Pet food • Pet waste, litter, bedding and fur • Sanitary products • Sawdust from untreated wood

• Paper products heavily soiled with food are best composted rather than recycled (For example: greasy paper plates). • Green Bin materials are not accepted at York Region depots.

• Artificial flowers and plants • Ashes • Baby wipes • Candles • Carpet and rugs • Cigarette butts • Clothing, leather and textiles • Corks • Cotton balls and ear cleaners • Deceased animals/wildlife • Disposable mop sheets • Dryer lint • Dryer sheets • Foil • Gum • Milk bags • Plastic wrap and baggies • Styrofoam • Tissue paper for gift bags • Vacuum cleaner bags and contents • Wax paper • Wood • Yard waste

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CHRISTMAS TREE CURBSIDE REQUIREMENTS: All decorations, tree skirts and plastic tree bags etc. must be removed before putting your tree out at the curb for pick-up. Please note: Crews will not dig through snow or climb a snow bank to retrieve a tree. Thank you for your co-operation.

Friday’s collection moved to Saturday this week

Christmas Tree Collection

Maximum 1.8m (6ft) cut into pieces if necessary

Weekly Collection – Green Bin & Recycling

Bi-weekly Collection – Garbage

Christmas Tree Collection Day

Consult map on page 3 for your Collection Day

Garbage Collection

The Town of Aurora encourages residents to use a backyard composter!

Garbage collection occurs bi-weekly on your regular collection day. • All waste materials must be set out at the curb by 7 a.m. on the collection day. Collection vehicles will not return for items that were set out late. • Renovation materials such as lumber, drywall or fixtures will not be collected at the curb. See page 2 for disposal options. • Garbage bags or reusable containers with contents must not exceed 23 kilograms (50 pounds) each. • The size of the garbage container cannot exceed 133 Litres (35 gallons). • Tie loose items into bundles no longer than 1.2 metres (4 feet). • Garbage will not be collected in cardboard boxes. • All garbage must be contained in a plastic bag in order to be collected.

REMINDERS:

Composting at home produces an excellent soil conditioner that will improve your soil and the plants growing in it, AND reduce kitchen and yard waste disposal! For backyard composting tips, visit the Town's waste and recycling web page www.aurora.ca/composting.

Collector safety Place sharp objects such as broken glass, mirrors, razors and nails in a cardboard box, tape securely, and write “SHARP OBJECTS” on the box with a permanent marker. Please note: For safety reasons, residents are not permitted to put items into the collection vehicles.

SORRY! This wasn’t your week for garbage collection! Please put it out NEXT WEEK. For your garbage collection schedule, check out your 2016 Community and Waste Management Calendar

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REMINDER: All waste materials must be set out at the curb by 7 a.m.

DID YOU KNOW . . .

40 percent of all food produced in Canada doesn't get eaten and more than half of that food waste is thrown out from our homes.

Weekly Collection – Green Bin & Recycling

Bi-weekly Collection – Garbage

Consult map on page 3 for your Collection Day

OOPS! Reasons for Missed or Refused Collection While having your material left behind is upsetting, it is important to remember there is often a good reason for it. Common reasons for missed and refused collection are:

• Items were not set out on time. As a reminder, items must be to the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. • Green Bin, Blue Box, garbage bags/cans exceeds the 22 kg (50 lbs) weight limit. • Garbage/recycling is hidden behind parked vehicles or snow banks. • Items are hidden behind snow or other obstructions. • Presence of prohibited waste. For example: hazardous waste, tires, grass clippings/sod, construction/demolition waste etc. • Contamination of recyclables with garbage. • Toilet bowl and tank are not separated.

• Waste is not placed in proper containers. For example: yard waste set out in plastic bags, oversized, damaged container or in cardboard boxes. • Recyclable items were placed in clear plastic bags instead of the Blue Box. • Cardboard is not broken down, bundled and tied. • Collection may be delayed due to inclement weather. • Organics have unacceptable items in the Green Bin. • Collection boxes must be placed no more than 5 metres to 16.5 ft from the street.

SORRY! This wasn’t your week for garbage collection! Please put it out NEXT WEEK. For your garbage collection schedule, check out your 2016 Community and Waste Management Calendar

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Polystyrene (or Styrofoam) never breaks down. Avoid using Styrofoam cups and plates.

Daylight Saving Time begins (turn clocks forward one hour)

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First day of Spring Friday’s collection moved to Saturday this week

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Continue with weekly regular collection schedule

Weekly Collection – Green Bin & Recycling

WASTE TIDBIT: Used paper napkins and paper plates can go in the Green Bin.

Bi-weekly Collection – Garbage

Bi-weekly Collection – Yard Waste

Consult map on page 3 for your Collection Day

Leaf and Yard Waste Collection Yard waste is collected WITH RECYCLING BI-WEEKLY from April to December, as part of your regularly scheduled collection day. Please note, statutory holidays can affect your collection day. Yard Waste Reminders

• Weeds, plant trimmings, crab apples and leaves are to be placed in kraft paper yard bags or any rigid, open-top container that has handles. • Maximum weight 22 kg (50 lb). • If available, please use the “yellow yard waste stickers” on your rigid containers - this makes it easier for the driver to see your yard waste. These stickers are available at Aurora Town Hall. • Yard waste items can freeze to containers which means they may crack or cannot be emptied. • Yard waste in plastic bags, cardboard boxes, Blue Boxes, Green Bins, laundry bins, blue recycling bags and biodegradable bags will not be collected. 30cm Please use twine to (12” ) bundle branches as shown. Do not use rope.

Maximum 10cm (4” ) dia. 1.2 m (4’)

GRASSCYCLING Grasscycling is an easy way to provide your lawn with great nutrition. Just leave the clippings on the ground. Grass clippings help retain moisture in your lawn and supply the soil with nitrogen, which creates lush, green grass. So, make life easy - when you mow your grass leave the clippings on the lawn!

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REMINDER:

For a free replacement, bring your damaged Blue Box or Green Bin to Aurora Town Hall, 100 John West Way.

• E-waste and batteries are banned from curbside collection.

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Weekly Collection – Green Bin & Recycling

Bi-weekly Collection – Garbage

Bi-weekly Collection – Yard Waste

Consult map on page 3 for your Collection Day

PaintRecycle

Getting rid of leftover paint is easy! To ďŹ nd a collection site near you, visit ReGeneration.ca.

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WASTE TIDBIT: When food waste breaks down in a landfill, greenhouse gases are released. Don't trash your food, compost instead. Use your Green Bin or backyard composter.

Weekly Collection – Green Bin & Recycling

Bi-weekly Collection – Garbage

Bi-weekly Collection – Yard Waste

Consult map on page 3 for your Collection Day

Fight the bite!

Protect yourself against

Lyme disease

Lyme disease can be passed to humans through the bite of an infected black-legged tick. Reduce your risk:

• Cover up when you go outside • Check yourself and your children for ticks • Use insect repellent when outdoors

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Plastic bags don't belong in the Blue Box. Check your local grocery store to see if they collect bags for recycling or visit york.ca/plastic bags.

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Pop cans can be recycled again and again back into pop cans. Don't waste them in the garbage.

Weekly Collection – Green Bin & Recycling

Bi-weekly Collection – Garbage

Bi-weekly Collection – Yard Waste

Consult map on page 3 for your Collection Day

Special Events in Aurora More

Aurora’s Ribfest

Exciting events providing individuals and families with an unforgettable event experience throughout the year in Aurora.

Arctic Adventure Bundle up and spend Family Day at Aurora Town Park. Take in some great outdoor activities such as mini snow tubing, snow shoeing, skating, live entertainment, professional ice carving and much more. For more details, please visit www.aurora.ca/arcticadventure

Aurora Art Show and Sale Colour isn’t just an adjective…it can be an experience. All art enthusiasts this is a must see event featuring over 300 pieces of artwork. Artists will display their original two and threedimensional artwork created in any medium. For more details, please visit: www.aurora.ca/artshow

Canada Day Festivities Enjoy family-oriented activities, live entertainment, parade, fireworks and more! For details please visit: www.aurora.ca/canadaday

Movies in the Park Enjoy seeing movies under the stars on Canada’s largest outdoor screen. Bring a blanket to snuggle with and a lawn chair to relax in while enjoying this fantastic experience. Movies start after sunset. For details, please visit: www.aurora.ca/moviesinthepark

Aurora’s Ribfest Enjoy a full weekend of fantastic food including ribs from professional barbecue teams and so many other culinary delights! Full beer garden and live entertainment. For hours of operation, admission details and entertainment line-up, please visit: www.aurora.ca/ribfest

Santa Under the Stars Parade Don’t miss this year’s parade. Aurora is the first municipality to bring night time parades to life! Dress up in your winter attire with a cup of hot chocolate and join us for this year’s evening parade as Santa comes to Aurora! For route and road closure details please visit: www.aurora.ca/santaparade

Easter Egg Hunt

Theatre in the Park

Colours of Fall Concert

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Want to hunt for your Easter eggs before you get to eat them? Hop on down and enjoy Aurora’s Easter Egg Hunt. Not only is the hunt egg-citing but so are the series of games and activities that are available such as; make and take crafts, baby bunnies and baby chicks petting area to name a few. For admission details please visit: www.aurora.ca/easteregghunt

Enjoy a live Shakespeare theatrical performance. Don’t miss out on seeing Shakespeare’s work come to life. For details, please visit: www.aurora.ca/theatre

Enjoy an evening of pumpkin carving, live entertainment and a community corn roast! For details please visit: www.aurora.ca/fallconcert

Join the family fun and festivities, greet Santa, listen to a special reading by Mrs. Claus and sing carols. You don’t want to miss out trimming the Town’s tree, live reindeer and more. For festive details please visit: www.aurora/treelighting

Concerts in the Park Enjoy the summer outdoor concert tradition. All you need to bring with you is your family, friends, chairs and enjoy! Food vendors will be set-up on site. For more details, please visit: www.aurora.ca/summerconcerts

Aurora’s Haunted Forest Join us for some scary surprises throughout the many haunted trails leading up to a bonfire and more! This event is great for families and those not faint-of-heart. To find wristband and event details, please visit: www.aurora./hauntedforest

Town of Aurora Parks & Recreation Services www.aurora.ca | Special Events Line 905-726-4762

Family First Night Ring in the New Year early with your family and friends. Enjoy magic shows, reptile shows, swimming, skating, games, children’s activities and more. For details, please visit: www.aurora.ca/firstnight

BETTY COULDN 'T BELIEVE IT WHEN JOAN TOLD HER SHE NOTICED her NEIGHBOUR WATERING his DRIVEWAY AND SIDEWALK INSTEAD OF his LAWN.

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WASTING WATER. LET 'S MAKE IT A THING OF THE PAST.

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WATER-SAVING tips! • Direct sprinklers away from your driveway and sidewalk • Add a layer of mulch to gardens to keep soil moist and weeds out • If it hasn’t rained, water your property once a week only if needed • Water on odd or even-numbered days depending on your odd or even house number

york.ca/waterfortomorrow 1-888-967-5426

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JULY 1 Aurora Canada Day Festivities

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Globally, 1.3 billion tonnes of trash are produced each year. This is estimated to double by 2025. The United States, Australia and Canada are the highest producers of trash.

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Friday’s collection moved to Saturday this week

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Bi-weekly Collection – Garbage

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Consult map on page 3 for your Collection Day

Fight the bite!

Protect yourself against

West Nile virus

West Nile virus can be passed to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. Reduce your risk:

• Clean up standing water around your home • Cover up when you go outside • Use insect repellent when outdoors

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REMINDER: All waste materials must be set out at the curb by 7 a.m.

WASTE TIDBIT: Plastic water bottles are recyclable, but reusable water bottles are better. They create less waste and can be refilled again and again from your tap.

Weekly Collection – Green Bin & Recycling

Bi-weekly Collection – Garbage

Bi-weekly Collection – Yard Waste

Consult map on page 3 for your Collection Day

What is Household Hazardous Waste?

What is E-Waste?

Household hazardous waste (HHW) is anything in your home that is corrosive, explosive, flammable, or poisonous and is no longer needed. It should be brought to a HHW depot where it will be disposed of safely.

Electronic waste (e-waste) is any electronic equipment in your home that no longer works and cannot be repaired. E-waste should not be thrown in the garbage as these items contain materials considered to be hazardous.

Examples of HHW include: • Isopropyl alcohol • Aerosol cans (full or partially full) • Nail polish and polish remover • Batteries • Paints (liquid and solid) • Fluorescent tubes and energy-efficient bulbs • Paint thinner and varnish remover • Gasoline • Perfume and cologne • Glues and adhesives • Household cleaners • Pesticides, insecticides (includes oven, drain, and herbicides floor, glass and toilet • Pharmaceuticals cleaners) • Propane cylinders • Hydrogen peroxide • Used motor oil

Examples of e-waste include: • Cell phones, telephones, pagers, fax machines • Computer towers, laptops, modems, keyboards and mouse • Cameras • Monitors, printers, scanners • Televisions (limit of two per visit) • VCRs, DVD players, radios, stereos and speakers Disassembled electronics will not be accepted.

Limits apply. For more information visit york.ca/hhw or call 1-866-665-6752

HHW Depot Locations: East Gwillimbury HHW and Recycling Depot 225 Garfield Wright Blvd. East Gwillimbury Georgina Transfer Station & HHW Depot 23068 Warden Ave. Georgina Markham HHW Depot Rodick Road, south of Miller Ave. Markham Vaughan HHW Depot 2840 Rutherford Rd. Vaughan

Drop-Off Locations: East Gwillimbury HHW and Recycling Depot 225 Garfield Wright Blvd. East Gwillimbury Elgin Mills CEC 1124 Elgin Mills Road East Richmond Hill Georgina Transfer Station & HHW Depot 23068 Warden Ave. Georgina

Markham HHW Depot Rodick Road, south of Miller Ave. Markham McCleary Court CEC 130 McCleary Court Vaughan Vaughan HHW Depot 2840 Rutherford Rd. Vaughan

For more information visit york.ca/ewaste or call 1-866-665-6752

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An estimated 4,750 tonnes of lead is contained in personal computers and televisions disposed each year in Canada. Recycling one cell phone saves enough energy to power a laptop for 44 hours.

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The Town does not replace lost or stolen recycling bins, only damaged/broken recycling bins.

Weekly Collection – Green Bin & Recycling

Bi-weekly Collection – Garbage

Bi-weekly Collection – Yard Waste

Consult map on page 3 for your Collection Day

Do you ever… • Put more food on your plate than you can eat? • Buy food on impulse and not eat it? • Find wilted lettuce in the back of your fridge?

Did you know? About 40 per cent of the food produced in Canada is thrown away. More than half of this waste comes from our homes.

Good Food offers simple tips to help you plan and prepare meals, save time and money. It also helps you eat healthy and waste less. Some tips include: • Plan your meals and use a shopping list • Freeze foods and leftovers if you’re not going to eat them in time • Understand best before dates reflect freshness, quality and taste, not food safety

Discover tips for planning healthy family meals at york.ca/goodfood

#PlanPrepareEnjoy

Safe Disposal of Fat, Oil and Grease How you dispose of fat, oil and grease can have a serious impact on your home and the environment. When poured down the sink, drain or toilet, they can clog sewer pipes. Fats, oils and grease are byproducts of cooking. Including: • Butter and margarine • Shortening and lard • Salad dressings • Cooking oils (including deep frying oils) • Sauces and gravies SAFE DISPOSAL • Fat, oils and grease are organic waste that should be placed in your green bin • Before washing cooking equipment and dirty dishes, wait for fats, oils and grease to harden, then wipe with a paper towel or scrape it into the green bin • If fats, oils and grease are in liquid form, leave it to cool then empty into the green bin • Liquid cooking oil that won’t solidify can be dropped off at one of York Region’s waste depots for recycling into biodiesel For more information visit york.ca/wastedepots

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REMINDER:

Soil/sod/grass clippings are not collected in Aurora's curbside yard waste program.

Please place all items at the curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day. Collection crews will not return for late items placed at the curb.

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Bi-weekly Collection – Garbage

Bi-weekly Collection – Yard Waste

Consult map on page 3 for your Collection Day

Are you using acceptable containers for residential waste and recycling collection? A reminder to Town of Aurora residents To ensure your waste and recycling is collected, please use the following approved sizes: Waste container size: Maximum 133 litres (35 gallons) Recycling container size: Minimum 68 litres (18 gallons) Maximum 83 litres (22 gallons) Maximum weight: Maximum 22 kg (50 Ib)

ACCEPTED CONTAINERS:

MAX. 133 L

MAX. 133 L (35 GAL)

New! The Town of Aurora is partnering with York Region to pilot residential textiles collection for Aurora residents in 2016. Visit the Town's waste and recycling web page for more information.

NOT ACCEPTED:

MIN. 68 L (18 GAL)

Did you know that textiles (or used clothing, sheets, blankets, towels and fabrics) make up 5 per cent of what gets thrown away as garbage from households in York Region? This is approximately 13 kg per household that could potentially be donated for reuse or recycling. Visit www.york.ca/bindicator to find the closest location where you can donate your unwanted textiles.

MAX. 83 L (22 GAL)

For more information, please call 905-727-1375, or visit www.aurora.ca/wasteandrecycling

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5 Daylight Saving Time ends (turn clocks back one hour)

Refilling a 1-litre water bottle with tap water costs less than 1 cent and saves 6 ounces of oil.

REMEMBRANCE DAY

WASTE TIDBIT: Using a mug can save 500 disposable cups per person from being thrown away each year.

Weekly Collection – Green Bin & Recycling

Bi-weekly Collection – Garbage

Bi-weekly Collection – Yard Waste

Consult map on page 3 for your Collection Day

Metal Goods or Appliance Collection To dispose of metal goods or appliances, please call GFL at 905-713-0005 or 1-866-421-5625 to schedule a collection date.

Metal Goods or Appliance Collection Acceptable metal goods, including, but not limited to: • Air conditioners • Appliances • Bath tubs • Barbeques • Bed frames • Empty hot water tanks • Furniture • Home safes • Ladders • Sinks • Swing sets Acceptable appliances including, but not limited to: • Dryers • Microwaves • Refrigerators • Stoves • Washers

IMPORTANT! We DO NOT accept propane tanks

All Drop-off Depots are listed on page 4

PROGRAM GUIDELINES • Call GFL at 905-713-0005 or 1-866-421-5625 to schedule collection for metal goods or appliances. You will be provided with a scheduled collection date. • Collection of bulky goods does not require a scheduled appointment. You have a maximum limit of setting out only 5 bulky items on your scheduled collection day. Any items over the five item limit will be tagged and left at the curb. • Metal items and appliances must be set out by 7 a.m. for collection. • Collection vehicles will only go by once. Vehicles will not return for items that have been set out late. • Unacceptable items will be tagged with an explanation notice and will not be collected. • Property owners are responsible for cleaning up and disposing of unacceptable items. • Metal items and Appliance collection items do not require a special tag. • There is no limit for metal goods and appliances.

Consider donating reusable items to charity or a re-use centre.

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Best wishes for a Safe and Happy Holiday Season! From The Town of Aurora's Mayor, Members of Council and Staff.

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Weekly Collection – Green Bin & Recycling

Bi-weekly Collection – Garbage

Bi-weekly Collection – Yard Waste

Consult map on page 3 for your Collection Day

What goes in the blue box? Paper Cardboard • Cardboard boxes (flattened) • Pizza and shoe boxes Newsprint • Flyers • Magazines • Newspapers • Telephone books Household paper • Calendars and posters • Envelopes • Junk mail • Note paper and sticky notes • Office paper and pads Polycoat containers • Paper coffee cups (discard lids)

• Drink boxes or tetra packs (discard straws) • Frozen food boxes • Frozen juice containers (separate lids) • Juice and milk cartons Other paper • Boxboard (e.g. cereal boxes) • Bristol board • Egg cartons/flats • File folders • Greeting cards/index cards • Paper bags • Paper cups • Paper packaging • Paper towel and toilet paper rolls • Wrapping paper (non-metallic)

Plastic (empty containers) Plastic household containers* • Antifreeze and windshield washer bottles • Baby wipe containers • Detergent bottles • Household cleaning product containers • Medicine bottles (larger than two-inches in diameter) • Plastic bottles/jugs/pails • Plastic plant pots/trays * Please see HHW materials list Plastic food and drink containers • Bakery trays and clamshells • Microwaveable plastic food trays • Plastic egg cartons • Plastic tubs and lids (ice cream, margarine, yogurt tubs, etc.) • Take-out food containers • Water and pop bottles

Metal Steel containers • Aerosol cans (empty) • Cookie tins • Metal food and soup cans • Paint cans (empty, lids off) Aluminum containers • Aluminum foil (rolled into ball) • Aluminum plates and trays • Pop cans Glass • Bottles • Jars

What does NOT go in the Blue Box? Plastic bags (of any kind) Foam packaging Propane tanks Coffee pods/discs Batteries Dishes/glasses Medical waste (needles) Don’t know where it goes?

All containers must be empty and clean. Metal lids must be removed and placed in blue box separately.

Visit york.ca/bindicator For more information, visit york.ca/waste or call 1-866-665-6752

York Region’s online, easy-to-use waste database

WE’RE HERE TO HELP! Collection Inquiries Scan this code to visit the waste a nd recycling section of our website.

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Scan these codes to download The Town of Aurora’s free my-waste™ App!

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1-866-421-5625 or 905-713-0005 (Green For Life) • Missed collections • Schedule a metal or appliance pick-up

The Regional Municipality of York 1-866-665-6752 www.york.ca/waste

Community Events

Other Waste Management Questions/Concerns 905-727-1375 www.aurora.ca/wasteandrecycling

The Town of Aurora 905-727-1375 100 John West Way, Box 1000 Aurora, ON L4G 6J1 www.aurora.ca info@aurora.ca

For more information on The Town of Aurora's community events listed in the calendar, please call 905-726-4762 or visit www.aurora.ca/specialevents. APPLE

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For more information on the E-waste events listed in the calendar, please call 905-727-1375.