Recycling & Waste Collection Calendar - Town of Newmarket

FREEmy-waste TM app forNewmarket residents.See detailson page 4.Recycling & Waste Collection CalendarTown of Newmarket395 Mulock Drive, PO Box 328, STN Main, Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7www.newmarket.ca | 905-895-5193

2013 Waste and Recycling CalendarMayor’s MessageTONY VAN BYNENOn behalf of the Town of Newmarket, I thank youonce again for your continued effort andcommitment in making our Town one of YorkRegion’s greenest municipalities.Newmarket is proud to be a leader in sustainability,and we are always looking for ways to improve ourenvironmental contributions and waste diversionefforts. This year, in addition to distributing ourwaste calendar to all households, we are introducingthe my-waste TM App, Newmarket’s first smartphoneapplication. The app provides all your garbage,recycling and other waste collection information atyour fingertips, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And,best of all, residents can download it for free!The my-waste TM App delivers collection schedulestailored to each household, and contains handyinformation such as what is accepted/not accepted,landfill location, hours of operation, fees, and more!Residents can even create custom reminders forregular, holiday and special collections. Flip to page4 for more information on how to download themy-waste TM App today.I encourage you to read through this guide for keydates, reminders and information regarding yourwaste collection. Working together, we can continueto ensure a clean, healthy and beautiful communityfor ourselves and for future generations to come.Keep up the great work!Tony Van Bynen, Mayor

Curbside Collection RemindersPlace garbage, Green Bins, Blue Boxes and yard waste at the curb by 7 a.m. on yourscheduled day, but not earlier than 5 p.m. the night before. Maximum of 3 bags/cans/items of garbage every two weeks. Additional bags/containers must have a“Garbage Bag Tag” affixed. Strips of 5 tags for $12 may be purchased at one ofthese locations:• Newmarket Municipal Office, 395 Mulock Drive,• Operations Centre*, 1275 Maple Hill Court• Ray Twinney Complex, 100 Eagle Street West• Public Library*, 438 Park Avenue• Magna Centre, 800 Mulock Drive*Cash or cheque onlyBag limitcurrently underreview.Acceptable Containers for GarbageMetal or plastic cans• Must have 2 handles and a secure lid• Do not use ties/bungee cord• Maximum 98 litres (3.5 cu ft)• Maximum weight 22 kg (50 lbs)Plastic bags• Must be securely tied• No loose grocery/kitchen catcher bags• Do not place sharp objects inside bags.Place these materials in a separate,sealed and labeled cardboard box.• Maximum weight 22 kg (50 lbs)These items are NOT picked up:hazardous and biomedical waste; household paints, solvents & pesticides; syringes and needles;car parts and tires; propane tanks; and construction/ demolition waste. Disposal information forthese items can be found throughout this calendar, or by calling 1.877.449.9675 ext. 3000.All materials for recycling collection must be placedin a rigid container no larger than 26 inches long,16 inches wide and 14 inches deep. Do not use netsor lids to cover your container. On windy days,remember to put heavy items on top to avoid yourmaterials blowing away.REMEMBER: Compact fluorescent light bulbs andone-time dry cell batteries can be recycled at selectNewmarket hardware stores.1

Drop off Depots1.877.449.9675www.york.ca/wasteLOCATIONHHW & RECYCLING DEPOT225 Garfield Wright Blvd.East GwillimburyHours open*:Thursday to Monday8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.including Saturdays and SundaysClosed Tuesdays andWednesdays.HHW DEPOT23068 Warden Ave., GeorginaHours open*:Every Saturday8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.WASTE TRANSFERSTATION23068 Warden Ave., GeorginaHours open*:Monday to Saturday8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.Disposal rates are for residentsof York Region (small residentialquantities only).LOCATION MAPMATERIALS ACCEPTED AT THIS LOCATIONHousehold Hazardous Waste (HHW)(see September 2013 for details)Electronics (see October 2013 for details)Blue box recyclablesLiquid cooking oil (Max. 4L container)Scrap metal and metal appliancesNOTE: Household materials above are accepted at nocharge from York Region residents.Metal appliances with CFCs..................$20 per unitCash only.Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)(see September 2013 for details)NOTE: No charge for residents of York Region(small residential quantities only)Transfer StationHousehold garbage, yard waste & clean fill$100.00/ tonne (min charge $10.00)– not to exceed 500 kg.Tires .................................................... No chargeBlue box recyclables .......................... No chargeScrap metal .......................................... No chargeMetal appliances without CFCs ............ No chargeMetal appliances with CFCs .......... $20 per unitLiquid cooking oil. (Max. 4L container) ..No chargeElectronics.................................................... No charge(see October 2013 for details) Cash, Visa and debit card acceptedYork Region CommunityEnvironmental Centres (CEC)CECs provide York Region residents with a convenientlocation to drop off a wide range of items for reuse,recycling and disposal. York Region has partnered withGoodwill Industries and Habitat for Humanity YorkRegion to collect gently used, reusable goods at theCEC, such as household goods and building materials.The CEC also accepts the following:■ Blue Box recyclables (loose, not bagged)■ Compact fluorescent light bulbs■ Small household batteries■ Shredded paper (in clear plastic bags)■ Polystyrene foam (i.e. Styrofoam)■ Liquid cooking oil (McCleary Court CEC only)■ Large metal appliances*■ Electronics■ Drywall■ Scrap metal■ Non-treated lumber■ Tires■ Garbage*

'Waste not, Want not!'Don’t forget to compostAlthough compostable items are accepted in the green bin program, the Town ofNewmarket encourages all residents to continue to use backyard composters.Compost produces an excellent soil conditioner and is a less costly way to divertorganic waste from landfill.Composters are available year roundat the Town of NewmarketOperations Centre1275 Maple Hill Court for $20(cash or cheque only).Composting tips• Always keep your compostmaterial as moist as a dampsponge.• Chop waste into smaller bitsfor faster decomposition.• Don't add thick layers of anyone material (particularlygrass), mix it with othermaterials instead.• Mix similar quantities ofbrown and green materialsin your composter.• Continue to compostthroughout the winter.The composting processslows down but speeds upagain in the spring. Coldtemperatures are actuallybeneficial, the freezingaction breaks down thefibres in organic materialthat aids in decompositiononce it thaws out.Visit www.newmarket.ca to learn more aboutNewmarket’s waste diversion initiatives.

Access your Town of Newmarket garbage collection schedule on your smartphone or tablet.Download ourmy-waste appIt’s easy. It’s convenient. It’s FREE!(Currently suitable for iPhone, iPad andAndroid phones and tablets.Blackberry version coming soon.)• Puts collection information foryour zone at your fingertips 24/7Coming soon!• Set up reminders for regular, holiday andspecial collections, e.g. yard waste• Find out the proper recycling/disposal procedurefor most materials• Look up the locations and hours of theYork Region drop-off depots – and more!DownloadTown of Newmarketmy-waste appfor free.Scan the QR code to theleft into your mobiledevice or go to:www.my-waste.mobi/ON-Newmarket/4

January 2013SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYCHRISTMAS TREE COLLECTION IS ONJANUARY 14 ONLY.Remove ALL decorations, nails, treestands and plastic tree bags. Pleasenote crews will not dig out a tree orclimb a snow bank to retrieve one.Have a question?Consult the back cover.For more information on Newmarket’s waste andrecycling efforts please visit www.newmarket.ca1 New Year’s Day 2 3 4 5Collection is oneday later ths week.6 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14Christmas Tree15 16 17 18 19CollectionMaximum 6' (1.8 m)- cut in piecesif necessary20 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31Download the Newmarket my-waste TM Apptoday and have collection reminders sent directlyto your smartphone. Never miss an importantdate again! See page 4 for more information.www.recyclingcalendars.com5Garbage is picked up every otherweek on your regular day.Tree pickupJanuary 14, 2013Green Bin and Blue Boxare collected WEEKLY.RecyclingGuide InsideBack Cover

What Goes in the Green Bin?Food and food scrapsIf you can eat it, it goes in the Green Bin. Meat and fish bones and shells, fat, grease and lard(solidified), small amounts of cooking oil, baking supplies, dairy products, egg shells, coffeefilters/grounds and tea bags, corn cobs/husks and nuts/shells. Maximum weight is 22 kg (50 lbs).Soiled or shredded paperShredded paper may be placed in the Green Bin in small amounts. Other paper products thatgo in the Green Bin include; butcher and cheese paper, moulded pulp take-out trays, ice creamboxes, microwave popcorn bags, flour and sugar bags, muffin paper, paper plates, paper towelsand tissues, paper serviettes, paper candy wrappers and any paper or cardboard that containsfood residue (sauce, cheese, etc.). NO waxed paper.Personal Care itemsDiapers, hair, nail clippings, sanitary products, tampons, incontinence products, tissues.Pet productsAnimal bedding, pet waste, kitty litter, bird seed, pet food, pet fur, feathers andsawdust (wood sources only).Houseplants and flowers (no yard waste)Green Bin Bag: It is mandatory to use a “certifiedcompostable bag” to line your kitchen catcher or green bin.www.newmarket.ca/en/townhall/resourcelibrary/MediaRelease-MandatoryCompostableGreenBinLiners.pdfFailure to do so, may result in your green bin not being collected.

February 2013Have a question?Consult the back cover.SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYSee page 4 for details on how to download.For more information on Newmarket’s waste andrecycling efforts please visit www.newmarket.ca1 23 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 12 13 14 Valentine’s Day 15 1617 18 Family Day 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28Today’s car engines need no morethan 30 seconds of idling on verycold days before you start to drive.www.recyclingcalendars.com6Garbage is picked up every otherweek on your regular day.Green Bin and Blue Boxare collected WEEKLY.RecyclingGuide InsideBack Cover

March 2013Have a question?Consult the back cover.SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYSee page 4 for details on how to download.For more information on Newmarket’s waste andrecycling efforts please visit www.newmarket.ca1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9 DST begins(turn clocks forward onehour at bedtime)10 11 12 13 14 15 1617 St. Patrick’s 18 19 20 First day of 21 22 23 Earth Hour 2013Dayspringat 8:30 p.m.24 25 26 27 28 29 Good Friday 30Collection has moved toMonday of next week31 Easter Sundaywww.recyclingcalendars.com7Garbage is picked up every otherweek on your regular day.Green Bin and Blue Boxare collected WEEKLY.RecyclingGuide InsideBack Cover

Yard WasteYard Waste is collected on your collection dayEVERY SECOND WEEK from April to November,as noted throughout this calendar.There is no limit on the amount of yard waste that can be placedfor collection, providing that acceptable containers are used.MAXIMUMWEIGHT22 kg(50 lbs)Acceptable Containers:Place weeds, plant trimmings and leaves in paper yard bagsor any rigid open top container that has handles.Bundle branches as shown. Use twine only, no ropes please.30 cm(12” )1 m (3’)Maximum10 cm (4” ) dia.No plastic bagsYardThese items should not be placed with Yard Waste:Kitchen scraps, grass clippings, rocks, dirt, sod, tree stumps, larger branches,flower pots/ trays, painted or treated wood and animal droppings.Please do not put yard waste at the curb untilthe night before collection.WasteRemember: Starting in April, garbage is collected one week, yard waste the next week.

April 2013Have a question?Consult the back cover.For more information on Newmarket’s waste andrecycling efforts please visit www.newmarket.caSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 Easter Monday 2 3 4 5 6Last Friday's collectionmoved to today7 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 Earth Day 23 24 25 26 27Earth Week - April 16-2228 29 30Earth Week - April 16-22Did you know that transportation causes about 25% of Canada'sgreenhouse gas emissions? Try walking, cycling, or taking transitwhenever you can to reduce your carbon footprint.www.recyclingcalendars.com8Garbage is picked up every otherweek on your regular day.Yard WasteCollectionGreen Bin and Blue Boxare collected WEEKLY.RecyclingGuide InsideBack Cover

Fight the bite!Protect yourself againstLyme diseaseLyme disease can be passed to humans through the bite of an infected black-legged tick.What you can do...Cover up when you go outsideCheck yourself and your children for ticksUse insect repellent when outdoorsFor more information on Lyme disease visit www.york.ca or call Health Connection 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-252-9933

June 2013Have a question?Consult the back cover.SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYSee page 4 for details on how to download.Curbside Giveaway Day: Place items, marked “FREE”at your curb between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Note: allarticles must be removed from the curb by 6 p.m.12 3 4 5 Clean Air Day 6 7 8Canadian Environment Week (June 2-8)9 10 11 12 13 14 1516 Father’s Day 17 18 19 20 21 First day of 22summer23 24 25 26 27 28 2930CurbsideGiveaway Day(see above)www.recyclingcalendars.com10Garbage is picked up every otherweek on your regular day.Yard WasteCollectionGreen Bin and Blue Boxare collected WEEKLY.RecyclingGuide InsideBack Cover

Is your landscapeready for thesummer heat?Creating a healthy, water-efficient landscapeis easy and will save time and water.1. Aerate2. Top dress withgood, screenedcompost3. Overseed withgrass seed orclover4. Add mulch toyour gardens5. Choose waterefficientplants6. Water onlyonce eachweekNeed more advice?diVisit www.waterfortomorrow.ca or call 1-888-967-5426 for more information.

July 2013Have a question?Consult the back cover.Get ready for Newmarket’s upcoming Electronic WasteRecycling Event. For more info on this event and otherwaste and recycling efforts, visit www.newmarket.caSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 Canada Day 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 1314 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31Did you know you can now recycle your liquidvegetable cooking oil free of charge?Visit www.york.ca/waste for more information.www.recyclingcalendars.com11Garbage is picked up every otherweek on your regular day.Yard WasteCollectionGreen Bin and Blue Boxare collected WEEKLY.RecyclingGuide InsideBack Cover

Fight the bite!Protect yourself againstWest Nile virusWest Nile virus can be passed to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito.What you can do... Clean up standing water around your home Cover up when you go outside Use insect repellent when outdoorsFor more information on West Nile virus visit www.york.ca or call Health Connection 1-800-361-5653, TTY 1-866-252-9933

August 2013Have a question?Consult the back cover.Curbside Giveaway Day: Place items, marked “FREE”at your curb between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Note: allarticles must be removed from the curb by 6 p.m.SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYDid you know that 30-50% of residential waste is organic matter whichcould be composted instead of going to landfill? Don’t forget to compostegg shells, tea bags/leaves, coffee grounds/filters, wood chips, rice, breadand pasta (no sauce or oil).1 2 34 5 Civic Holiday 6 7 8 9 1011 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31CurbsideGiveaway Day(see above)www.recyclingcalendars.com12Garbage is picked up every otherweek on your regular day.Yard WasteCollectionGreen Bin and Blue Boxare collected WEEKLY.RecyclingGuide InsideBack Cover

Household Hazardous Waste(HHW)Hazardous materials are identified with one or moreof these symbols.Common HHW items include:• Propane tanks/ cylinders• Batteries (household, rechargeable,and automotive)• Paints, varnish, solvents, caulking and glue• Household cleaners, such as bleach,oven cleaners and drain cleaners• Energy efficient bulbs and fluorescent tubes/ bulbs• Hair dye, nail polish and nail polish remover• Pharmaceuticals• Syringes (place in a rigid, punctureresistant container)• Thermostats containing mercury• Fuels, antifreeze and brake fluid• Used motor oil and filtersDisposal instructions:DO NOT put hazardous materials in the garbage, down a drain or on theground. DO NOT put hazardous material in your Blue Box or Green Bin.Take them to one of York Region's Household Hazardous WasteDepots, free of charge, listed on page 3. Residential sources only.Please follow these safety requirements:• Keep materials in original containers or ensure that thecontents are clearly labelled• Don’t mix different types of paint or products together• No ammunition, PCBs, asbestos, radioactive wastes orexplosives accepted (other than aerosols and propane cylinders)• Tightly cap all containersCall 1.877.449.9675 ext. 3000 for further information or visitwww.york.ca/waste.Click on The Bin-dicator for a complete list of what goes where.

September 2013Have a question?Consult the back cover.For more information on Newmarket’s waste andrecycling efforts and the Electronic Waste RecyclingEvent, visit www.newmarket.caSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 2 Labour Day 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14Electronic WasteRecycling Event15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 First day 23 24 25 26 27 28of fall29 30See page 4 for details on how to download.www.recyclingcalendars.com13Garbage is picked up every otherweek on your regular day.Yard WasteCollectionGreen Bin and Blue Boxare collected WEEKLY.RecyclingGuide InsideBack Cover

Electronic RecyclingMany electronics are accepted for recycling at selected depots listed on page 3 (free-of-charge forYork Region residents). Residential quantities only.For more information on York Region's programs and policies, please call 1.877.449.9675 ext. 3000or visit www.york.ca/waste. Click on The Bin-dicator for a complete list of what goes where.ACCEPTED:• Up to four computers and/ or monitors per depot visit (e.g. 1 monitor+ 2 hard drives + 1 laptop = 4 units). Other peripherals such as modems,cables, keyboards and software can be included with the computerequipment and are not counted in this limit.• Up to six units of other electronic equipment per depot visit• Printers, scanners and electronic games (e.g. Nintendo)• Telephones, cell phones, answering machines, pagers and fax machines• VCRs, DVD players, radios, stereos• Cameras, video cameras and automobile “computer” modules• Electronic thermostats without mercury (with mercury is HHW)• Up to two televisions per depot visit. Do not disassemble as theycontain hazardous materials.NOT ACCEPTED:• Power tools* • Microwave ovens*• Large and small appliances*• Thermostats with mercury (see page 13 on HHW)* Accepted as scrap metal (see page 3)IMPORTANT!Remove all packagingand batteries beforedelivering items to adepot listed on page 3.Most household batteries,including dry cell,rechargeable, lithium andautomotive batteries areaccepted at HHW Depots(see page 3).

October 2013Have a question?Consult the back cover.Curbside Giveaway Day: Place items, marked “FREE”at your curb between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. Note: allarticles must be removed from the curb by 6 p.m.SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 1213 14 Thanksgiving 15 16 17 18 19DayWaste Reduction Week - October 14-2020 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31 HalloweenCurbsideGiveaway Day(see above)Pumpkins, straw, cornstalks andleaves are collected withyard waste. Please do not putthese materials in the garbage.www.recyclingcalendars.com14Garbage is picked up every otherweek on your regular day.Yard WasteCollectionGreen Bin and Blue Boxare collected WEEKLY.RecyclingGuide InsideBack Cover

Winter Weather DelaysCollection may be affected when weather packs a punch.Snow, ice and wind can affect solid waste collection. Snow and ice make otherwise‘flat’ roads and lanes difficult for the trucks to navigate safely, while hills can benearly impossible to service without the risk of property damage. Wind can also betreacherous, creating roadblocks or hazards involving overhead lines.At these times, the Town will error on the side of caution and temporarilypostpone collection service until conditions improve.In the event of inclement weather,here’s what to do:1. Throughout winter, please keep your sidewalkand driveway shovelled and ensure your containersare not hidden by snowbanks or other obstructions.2. For garbage or recycling service alerts,download Newmarket'smy-waste TM app (pg.4), visit www.newmarket.ca,or phone 905.895.5193.3. Please be patient. Servicing your homeis our priority – but the safety of peopleand property always come first.4. Do not place items on top of snowbanks.5. Put heavier things on top so items don't blow away.

November 2013SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAYReminder: As of November 1,it is strictly prohibited to park avehicle on any roadway:Have a question?Consult the back cover.• That interferes with the clearing of snow• Between the hours of 2 a.m. & 6 a.m. from November 1 to April 15• For more than 3 consecutive hours except between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.• In front of, or within two feet of a driveway or laneway.For more information on Newmarket’s waste andrecycling efforts please visit www.newmarket.ca1 2 DST ends(turn clocks back onehour at bedtime)3 4 5 6 7 8 910 11 Remembrance 12 13 14 15 16Day17 18 19 20 21 22 2324 25 26 27 28 29 30www.recyclingcalendars.com15Garbage is picked up every otherweek on your regular day.Yard WasteCollectionGreen Bin and Blue Boxare collected WEEKLY.RecyclingGuide InsideBack Cover

Metal andLarge Item Pick-upLarge metal items such as appliances, barbecues (no propane tanks), bed frames,furnaces, hot water heaters and bicycles must be recycled. Purchase a large itemtag for $12 at one of the locations listed on page 1 and call 1.866.421.5625 to arrangefor a special curbside collection. For safety, remove doors from fridges, freezers and ovens.If a special collection is not booked, metal items will not be collected.Metal appliances and scrap metal can also be dropped off at selectYork Region depots. (see page 3 for details)Furniture, mattresses, box springs, toilets and other large items are to be placedat the curb for pick up on your regular garbage collection day with a large item tagwhich can be purchased for $12 at one of the locations listed on page 1. Please noteelectronics will not be collected at the curb. (see page 3 for depot locations).Carpet and linoleum will be picked up on your regular garbage collection dayprovided it is cut up and securely tied in bundles weighing less than 20 kg (44 lbs)and no longer than 1.2m (4 ft). Each bundle counts towards the item limit at the curb.Extra bag tags can be purchased 5 for $12 at one of the locations listed on page 1.Construction & Demolition WasteTake these materials to one of the York Region Community Environmental Centres.See page 3 for locations and hours of operation or donate good quality materialsto a charitable organization.

December 2013Have a question?Consult the back cover.For more information on Newmarket’s waste andrecycling efforts please visit www.newmarket.caSUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 1415 16 17 18 19 20 21First dayof winter22 23 24 25 Christmas Day 26 Boxing Day 27 28Collection is one daylater ths week.29 30 31JANUARY 2014Your new calendar will be delivered in early January 20141 New Year’s Day 2 3 4Collection is one daylater ths week.5 6 7 8 9 10 11www.recyclingcalendars.com16Garbage is picked up every otherweek on your regular day.Tree pickupJanuary 13, 2014Green Bin and Blue Boxare collected WEEKLY.RecyclingGuide InsideBack Cover

Recycling GuideRemember recyclables can go into one blue box. Sorting isnot required. For a complete list of what goes where visitwww.york.ca/waste and click on The Bin-dicator search tool.MATERIALS ACCEPTED WHAT TO RECYCLE HOW TO PREPARE NOT ACCEPTEDPAPER PRODUCTSPaper items, suchas cereal boxes,newspapers, magazines,telephone books, officepaper & junk mail(window envelopes okay).Remove plastic windowsfrom pasta boxes, etc.Remove covers from hardcover books.Remove plastic sleevesfrom newspapers andmagazines. Flatten boxes.No soiled paper, papertowels, tissues, waxedpaper, shredded paper,cookie bags, or chip bags.NO plastic bags.CORRUGATEDCARDBOARDAll corrugatedcardboard – removeplastic wrap from waterbottle trays and pop cancases (staples are okay).Flatten and tie inbundles no larger than90cm x 90cm x 30cm(36" x 36" x 12")No boxes with heavy foodor grease stains.(e.g. greasy pizza boxes cango in green bin)BEVERAGECARTONSTetra Pak ® packages andmilk/ juice cartons andjuice boxes.Spiral wound, paper-basedcans (eg. frozen juice containers,coffee cans, chipcylinders, dough containers).Rinse and do NOT flatten.No plastic wrap or straws.No foil drink pouches.(e.g. Koolaid Jammers)METALAll food/ beverage metalcans, empty aerosol cans,empty & dry metal paintcans with lids removed.Rinse. Do NOT crush cans.Foil needs to be in balls ofat least 3” diameter.No coat hangers, pots/pans,kitchen utensils.No propane cylinders orbatteries.(see page 3 for HHW)

CLEAN aluminiumfoil/ trays/ plates.PLASTIC1 2 3 4PETE HDPE V LDPE5 6 7PP PS OTHERRigid plastic food andhousehold cleaningcontainers, such as clearplastic egg cartons,produce and muffincontainers, yogurt andmargarine tubs, shampoobottles and dish soapbottles.Rinse, leave lids on.No toys, plastic bags,plastic film, or bubble wrap,Styrofoam, foamegg trays, lawn furniture,garden hoses.No motor oil containers.GLASSAll clear or coloured glassbottles and jars.Rinse, include lidsseparately.No glass cookware, lightbulbs, window or mirrorglass, drinking glasses ordishes (plates, mugs, etc.).CustomCalendarsFor Business, Government andNot-for-Profit Organizations!WALLDESKTOPYour photos/designor our templatesCustomBuiltCalendars.comCDfacebook.com/CustomBuiltCalendars@CBCalendarsVisit us on Facebookfor valuable monthlycoupon offers!17

Town of Newmarket395 Mulock Drive, PO Box 328, STN MainNewmarket, ON L3Y 4X7Who to Call:Collection Inquiries1.866.421.5625:· Missed collections· Schedule a metal item pickupOther Solid Waste Questions:905.895.5193Damaged blue boxes/green bin callsshould be directed to 905-895-5193.Hazardous Materials:1.877.449.9675 ext. 3000www.york.caInformation that can be foundin this calendarAppliances ............................................16Basic Collection Information ....................1Battery Disposal ....................................13Bulky Items (appliances, furniture,carpeting, swing sets, etc) ..................16Christmas Trees ......................................5Collection Map ........................................2Composting Tips ......................................4Construction/Demolition Waste ..........3, 16Electronics Recycling ........................7, 14Green Bin Sorting Guide ..........................6Medications, Sharps ..............................13Paint, Solvents, Pesticides ..................9, 13Recycling Guide ....................................17Tire Recycling ..........................................3Waste & Recycling Drop-Off DepotLocations ..............................................3Water Information ..................................11West Nile Virus........................................12Winter Weather Delays ..........................15Yard Waste ..............................................8Yard Waste Drop-off Depot ......................3Turnkey solutions for effective wastemanagement education & outreach.