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| aerosol cans (empty)/empty aerosol cans,Cans containing hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,"If empty, place can, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| spray paint cans (empty),Cans that still have paint must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,"If empty, place can, with lid on, in the Blue Bin (recycling).",,Blue Bin | |
| aluminum burner liner,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| aluminum pie plate,Place any leftover food in the Green Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| aluminum plate,Place any leftover food in the Green Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| aluminum roasting pan,Place any leftover food in the Green Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| aluminum roasting tray,Place any leftover food in the Green Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| aluminum tray,Place any leftover food in the Green Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| appliance boxes,Remove as much tape and labels as possible and put those in the Garbage Bin.,Flatten/break down and place in the Blue Bin.,"Any extra cardboard should be flattened, cut into pieces that could fit into an empty recycling bin and bundled with string or twine, then placed beside the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| aseptic cartons,Remove plastic straw and/or pull tab and place those in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, in its original shape (not flattened), with lid on, in the Blue Bin (recycling).",,Blue Bin | |
| Tetra Pak containers,Remove plastic straw and/or pull tab and place those in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty item, in its original shape (not flattened), in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| baby food glass jar,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| beer bottles,Place beer bottle caps in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| beer cans,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.","Alternatively, alcohol containers can be returned for deposit to the Beer Store.",,Blue Bin | |
| biscuit tin,Place this empty item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| cookie tin,Place this empty item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| Rubbermaid plastic food containers,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| Tupperware,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| books/textbooks/text books,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| Bristol boards,"Place paper that is dirty, soiled or with excessive paint or glue in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| candy metal tins,"Place this empty item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin (recycling).",,,Blue Bin | |
| mint metal tins,"Place this empty item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin (recycling).",,,Blue Bin | |
| air conditioner (portable),"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| cardstock,"Place paper that is dirty, soiled or with excessive paint or glue in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| cardboard boxes (unwaxed),Remove as much tape and labels as possible and put those in the Garbage Bin.,Flatten/break down and place in the Blue Bin.,"Any extra cardboard should be flattened, cut into pieces that could fit into an empty recycling bin and bundled with string or twine, then placed beside the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| cardboard nut cans,Remove any foil or plastic seals and place those in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| paper takeout burger boxes (unsoiled),"If paper is lined with wax or plastic (can be revealed by ripping slowly), then place this item in the Garbage Bin.","Otherwise, place this empty item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| sales receipts (matte paper),"If the paper is the size of a business card or smaller, place in an envelope or add to clear bag of shredded paper before putting in the Blue Bin.",Paper larger than a business card can be placed directly in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic CD/DVD cases (empty),Remove disc and any black plastic and place both in the Garbage Bin.,Remove any paper from the case and place paper and empty plastic case separately in the Blue Bin (recycling).,,Blue Bin | |
| electric toothbrushes (with non-removable batteries),"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| cereal boxes,Remove any plastic/foil liners or windows and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Flatten box and place in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| cigarette packages,Remove any plastic wrap and foil liners and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place empty box in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| cleaning spray bottles (empty),Containers with hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid or sprayer on, in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| plastic food tubs,Remove any foil or plastic seals and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin (recycling).",Blue Bin | |
| plastic clamshell containers,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic produce container,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic bakery container,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic berry containers,Remove absorbent pad and place it in the Garbage Bin.,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic cake container,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic fruit container,Remove absorbent pad and place it in the Garbage Bin.,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic salad container,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic sprout container,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic strawberry container,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic take out food containers,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic tomato container,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic dip containers,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic hummus containers,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| clear plastic recycling bags,Place crinkly/non-stretchy and compostable bags in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic coffee cup lid (non-black),Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic cup lid,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| paper coffee cup sleeves,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| computer paper,"Place dirty, soiled paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| fax paper,"Place dirty, soiled paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| construction paper,"Place paper that is dirty, soiled or with excessive paint or glue in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic contact lens case,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| cover stock,"Place paper that is dirty, soiled or with excessive paint or glue in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| cracker boxes,Remove any plastic/foil liners or windows and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Flatten box and place in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic dry cleaning bags,Place any black or compostable plastic bag in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| polyethylene dry cleaning bags,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| paper CD/DVD cases,Place disc and any plastic parts in the Garbage Bin.,Place empty paper case in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| foam packaging (from electronics/appliances),Place any black foam and pieces shorter than 4 inches in the garbage.,Place this item in the Blue Bin (recycling).,,Blue Bin | |
| "projectors (e.g. digital, multimedia, video)","Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronic waste is also collected at Drop-Off Depots and Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| paper file folders,Consider keeping this item for reuse or donating this item.,"Alternatively, place item in the Blue Bin (recycling).",,Blue Bin | |
| fish can,"Empty and rinse item, then carefully place lid inside can and squeeze top to keep lid inside.",Place item in the Blue Bin (recycling).,,Blue Bin | |
| salmon cans,"Empty and rinse item, then carefully place lid inside can and squeeze top to keep lid inside.",Place item in the Blue Bin (recycling).,,Blue Bin | |
| sardines cans,"Empty and rinse item, then carefully place lid inside can and squeeze top to keep lid inside.",Place item in the Blue Bin (recycling).,,Blue Bin | |
| foam egg cartons,"Place any foam that is soiled, shorter than 4 inches or black in the garbage.","Place empty item in the Blue Bin (recycling). Stained foam is fine, but it must be free of residue.",,Blue Bin | |
| polystyrene foam plates/bowls/cups,"Place any foam that is soiled, shorter than 4 inches or black in the garbage.","Place empty item in the Blue Bin (recycling). Stained foam is fine, but it must be free of residue.",,Blue Bin | |
| Styrofoam cups/plates/bowls,Place any black foam in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| foam meat/fish/vegetable trays (non-black),"Place any foam that is soiled, shorter than 4 inches or black in the garbage.",Remove plastic overwrap and absorbent pad and place in Garbage Bin.,"Place empty item in the Blue Bin (recycling). Stained foam is fine, but it must be free of residue.",Blue Bin | |
| foam trays (non-black),"Place any foam that is soiled, shorter than 4 inches or black in the garbage.",Remove plastic overwrap and absorbent pad and place in Garbage Bin.,"Place empty item in the Blue Bin (recycling). Stained foam is fine, but it must be free of residue.",Blue Bin | |
| food cans,"Empty and rinse item, then carefully place lid inside can and squeeze top to keep lid inside.",Place item in the Blue Bin (recycling).,,Blue Bin | |
| pasta sauce cans,"Empty and rinse item, then carefully place lid inside can and squeeze top to keep lid inside.",Place item in the Blue Bin (recycling).,,Blue Bin | |
| soup cans,"Empty and rinse item, then carefully place lid inside can and squeeze top to keep lid inside.",Place item in the Blue Bin (recycling).,,Blue Bin | |
| steel cans,"Empty and rinse item, then carefully place lid inside can and squeeze top to keep lid inside.",Place item in the Blue Bin (recycling).,,Blue Bin | |
| tomato sauce cans,"Empty and rinse item, then carefully place lid inside can and squeeze top to keep lid inside.",Place item in the Blue Bin (recycling).,,Blue Bin | |
| frozen juice containers,Remove pull-off strips and place those in the Garbage Bin.,"Place metal end in empty, rinsed can and pinch closed before placing in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| gable top containers,Remove any pull tabs and place them in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty item in the Blue Bin (recycling) without flattening it.,,Blue Bin | |
| glass bottles,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| glass carboy,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| glass cooking oil bottles,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| glass home brewing bottles,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| glass containers,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| glass jars,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| glass perfume bottles (empty),Containers with hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| glass vitamin bottles,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| glass prescription bottles (empty),Containers with hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| glass wine making bottles,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| glossy paper,"Place dirty, soiled paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| drones with audio/visual recording equipment,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| hairspray cans (empty),Cans containing hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,"If empty, place can, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| mousse cans (empty),Cans containing hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,"If empty, place can, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| hardcover books/hard cover books,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| index cards,"Place dirty, soiled paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| juice boxes,Remove plastic straw and place it in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| juice cartons,Remove plastic straw and/or pull tab and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty item in the Blue Bin (recycling) without flattening it.,,Blue Bin | |
| kraft paper,"Place paper that is dirty, soiled or with excessive paint or glue in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| alcohol bottles,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.","Alternatively, alcohol containers can be returned for deposit to the Beer Store.",,Blue Bin | |
| liquor bottles,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.","Alternatively, alcohol containers can be returned for deposit to the Beer Store.",,Blue Bin | |
| spirit bottles,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.","Alternatively, alcohol containers can be returned for deposit to the Beer Store.",,Blue Bin | |
| Mason jars,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic laundry detergent measuring cup,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| Mason jar lids,Place this item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| metal lids (from jar/bottle),Place this item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| metal paint can lids,Place this item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| empty paint cans (metal),Cans that still have paint (more than a thin layer) must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place lid and empty can separately in the Blue Bin (recycling).,,Blue Bin | |
| milk bags (outer),Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| almond milk cartons,Remove plastic straw and/or pull tab and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty item in the Blue Bin (recycling) without flattening it.,,Blue Bin | |
| milk cartons,Remove plastic straw and/or pull tab and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty item in the Blue Bin (recycling) without flattening it.,,Blue Bin | |
| soy milk cartons,Remove plastic straw and/or pull tab and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty item in the Blue Bin (recycling) without flattening it.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic bags (contained fertilizer),Place dirty or black bag in the Garbage Bin.,Place empty and rinsed bag in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic bags (contained mulch),Place dirty or black bag in the Garbage Bin.,Place empty and rinsed bag in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| Nalgene water bottles,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| newsprint,"Place dirty, soiled paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| novels,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| electric razors/shavers/trimmers (with non-removable batteries),"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| corrugated cardboard (unwaxed),Remove as much tape and labels as possible and put those in the Garbage Bin.,Flatten/break down and place in the Blue Bin.,"Any extra cardboard should be flattened, cut into pieces that could fit into an empty recycling bin and bundled with string or twine, then placed beside the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| packing paper,"Place dirty, soiled paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| paper,"If the paper is the size of a business card or smaller, place in an envelope or add to clear bag of shredded paper before putting in the Blue Bin.",Paper larger than a business card can be placed directly in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| paper gift tags,"If paper is covered with plastic (can be revealed by ripping slowly), place this item in the Garbage Bin.","If the paper is the size of a business card or smaller, place in an envelope or add to clear bag of shredded paper before putting in the Blue Bin.",Paper larger than a business card can be placed directly in the Blue Bin.,Blue Bin | |
| paper greeting cards/Christmas cards/birthday cards/gift cards,Remove any non-paper materials and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,Cards with batteries should be disposed of as Electronic Waste.,Blue Bin | |
| paper lottery tickets,"Place dirty, soiled paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| paper post cards,"Place dirty, soiled paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic overwrap (around paper towels),Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| paper bags (unsoiled),"If lined with plastic (can be revealed by ripping slowly), then place in the Garbage Bin.","Otherwise, place this empty item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| paper tubes,"Place dirty, soiled paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| paper envelopes,Place this item in the Blue Bin (recycling).,The plastic window does not need to be removed.,,Blue Bin | |
| pasta boxes,Remove any plastic/foil liners or windows and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Flatten box and place in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic bags (contained manure),Place dirty or black bag in the Garbage Bin.,Place empty and rinsed bag in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic bags (contained peat moss),Place dirty or black bag in the Garbage Bin.,Place empty and rinsed bag in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic bags (contained road salt),Place dirty or black bag in the Garbage Bin.,Place empty and rinsed bag in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic bags (contained soil),Place dirty or black bag in the Garbage Bin.,Place empty and rinsed bag in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic bags (contained compost),Place dirty or black bag in the Garbage Bin.,Place empty and rinsed bag in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| PETE #1 containers,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| cardboard produce baskets,Remove plastic handles and place in Blue Bin.,"If cardboard is soiled with food, place it in the Green Bin.","Otherwise, break down/flatten unsoiled cardboard and place in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| phone books,"Place dirty, soiled paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| telephone directory books,"Place dirty, soiled paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| pizza boxes (unsoiled),Remove any plastic pieces and place those in the Garbage Bin.,"Place empty, unsoiled box in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| flour,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| plastic bags (soft and stretchy),Place any black or compostable bag in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| polyethylene plastic bags,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic mesh fruit basket,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic berry baskets,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic bleach bottles,Containers with hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic carboy,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic chocolate trays,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic cracker trays,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic coin wrapper,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic cookie trays,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| disposable plastic cups,Place empty and clean cup with lid in the Blue Bin.,Remove and discard straw into the Garbage Bin.,Place all black and compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Blue Bin | |
| plastic cups,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic cutlery,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic forks,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic knife,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic spoons,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic detergent bottles,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic egg cartons,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic envelopes (around greeting cards),Place this crinkly/non-stretchy plastic item in the garbage.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic flower pots,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic plant pots,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic food jar lids,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic food tub lids,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic fruit baskets,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic cosmetic bottles (empty),"If container is not empty, check if the contents are Household Hazardous Waste and dispose of properly.",Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid, pump or sprayer on, in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| paper report covers (Duotang),Consider keeping this item for reuse or donating to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place item in the Blue Bin (recycling). If possible, remove metal pieces and place those in the garbage.",Place any plastic covers/sheets in the garbage.,Blue Bin | |
| plastic hanging baskets,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic jugs,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic beverage containers,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic juice bottles,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic lotion bottles (empty),"If container is not empty, check if the contents are Household Hazardous Waste and dispose of properly.",Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid, pump or sprayer on, in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| plastic moisturizer bottles (empty),"If container is not empty, check if the contents are Household Hazardous Waste and dispose of properly.",Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid, pump or sprayer on, in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| plastic mouthwash bottles (empty),"If container is not empty, check if the contents are Household Hazardous Waste and dispose of properly.",Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid, pump or sprayer on, in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| plastic overwrap (around catalogue),Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic flyer bag,"Place crinkly/non-stretchy, black and compostable bags in the Garbage Bin.",Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic overwrap (around magazine),Place any black and compostable bags in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic newspaper bags,"Place crinkly/non-stretchy, black and compostable bags in the Garbage Bin.",Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic perfume bottles (empty),"If container is not empty, check if the contents are Household Hazardous Waste and dispose of properly.",Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid, pump or sprayer on, in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| plastic spray bottles (empty),"If container is not empty, check if the contents are Household Hazardous Waste and dispose of properly.",Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid, pump or sprayer on, in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| plastic medication vials (empty),Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic pill bottles (empty),Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic plant trays,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| disposable plastic plates,Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic plates,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| PET bottles,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| PETE bottles,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic pop bottles,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic soda bottles,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic bottles,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic squeezable barbecue sauce bottles,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic squeezable condiment bottles,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic squeezable salad dressing bottles,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic squeezable soya sauce bottles,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic shampoo bottles (empty),"If container is not empty, check if the contents are Household Hazardous Waste and dispose of properly.",Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid, pump or sprayer on, in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| plastic mailing/shipping bags/envelopes (soft & stretchy),"Place crinkly/non-stretchy, black and compostable bags in the garbage.",Place empty bags that are at least a little soft and stretchy in the Blue Bin (recycling). Remove as much tape and labels as possible and put those in the garbage.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic soap bottles (empty),"If container is not empty, check if the contents are Household Hazardous Waste and dispose of properly.",Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid, pump or sprayer on, in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| plastic squeezable food bottles,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic squeezable ketchup bottles,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic squeezable mayonnaise bottles,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic squeezable mustard bottles,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic sunscreen bottles (empty),"If container is not empty, check if the contents are Household Hazardous Waste and dispose of properly.",Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid, pump or sprayer on, in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| plastic medicine bottles (empty),Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic prescription bottles (empty),Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic vitamin bottles (empty),Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic drink bottles,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic reusable water bottles,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin (recycling).",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic water bottles,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin (recycling).",,Blue Bin | |
| extruded polystyrene (foam insulation),This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| foam clamshell/takeout container,"Place any foam that is soiled, shorter than 4 inches or black in the garbage.","Place empty item in the Blue Bin (recycling). Stained foam is fine, but it must be free of residue.",,Blue Bin | |
| block/molded packaging foam (protective material used for shipping),Place any black foam and pieces shorter than 4 inches in the garbage.,Place this item in the Blue Bin (recycling).,,Blue Bin | |
| Styrofoam packaging (used to protect/ship materials)/white Styrofoam,Place any black foam and pieces shorter than 4 inches in the garbage.,Place this empty item in the Blue Bin (recycling).,,Blue Bin | |
| polystyrene foam food packaging,"Place any foam that is soiled, shorter than 4"" or black in the garbage.","Place empty item in the Blue Bin (recycling). Stained foam is fine, but it must be free of residue.",,Blue Bin | |
| Styrofoam clamshell/takeout containers,"Place any foam that is soiled, shorter than 4 inches or black in the garbage.","Place empty item in the Blue Bin (recycling). Stained foam is fine, but it must be free of residue.",,Blue Bin | |
| paper hanging file folders,Consider keeping this item for reuse or donating this item.,"Alternatively, place item in the Blue Bin (recycling). If possible, remove metal pieces and place those in the garbage.",,Blue Bin | |
| aluminum can,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| beverage can,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| pop can,Remove and place plastic straw in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| soda can,Remove and place plastic straw in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic overwrap (around pop cans),Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| paper Post-it notes,"If the paper is the size of a business card or smaller, place in an envelope or add to clear bag of shredded paper before putting in the Blue Bin.",Paper larger than a business card can be placed directly in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| paper sticky notes,"If the paper is the size of a business card or smaller, place in an envelope or add to bag of shredded paper before putting in the Blue Bin.",Paper larger than a business card can be placed directly in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| poster boards,"Place dirty, soiled paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| Pringles cans,Remove any foil or plastic seals and place those in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| printed paper,"If the paper is the size of a business card or smaller, place in an envelope or add to clear bag of shredded paper before putting in the Blue Bin.",Paper larger than a business card can be placed directly in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| paper potato bags,Remove any non-paper components (e.g. mesh) and place those in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, unsoiled item in the Blue Bin.","If item is soiled with food, place it in the Green Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| shaving cream/gel cans (empty),Cans containing hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,"If empty, place can, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| flashlights (with non-removable batteries),"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| shoe boxes,"Place empty, flattened box in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| paperback books,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| soft cover books,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| soup cartons,Remove any pull tabs and place them in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty item in the Blue Bin (recycling) without flattening it.,,Blue Bin | |
| sour cream tubs,Remove any foil or plastic seals and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| foam cups/plates/bowls,"Place any foam that is soiled, shorter than 4 inches or black in the garbage.","Place empty item in the Blue Bin (recycling). Stained foam is fine, but it must be free of residue.",,Blue Bin | |
| expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam packaging,"Place any foam that is soiled, shorter than 4 inches or black in the garbage.","Place empty item in the Blue Bin (recycling). Stained foam is fine, but it must be free of residue.",,Blue Bin | |
| rigid polystyrene cups,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| rollerblades/inline skates,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the garbage.",,Garbage Bin | |
| takeout foam coffee cups,"Place any foam that is soiled, shorter than 4 inches or black in the garbage.","Place empty item in the Blue Bin (recycling). Stained foam is fine, but it must be free of residue.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic overwrap (around feminine hygiene products),Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| molded plastic packaging,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| thermoform packaging,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| Kleenex boxes,Remove plastic window and place it in the Garbage Bin.,"Place empty, flattened box in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic overwrap (around napkins),Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic overwrap (around toilet paper),Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| "cardboard rolls (from toilet paper, paper towels)",Place this item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| tuna cans,"Empty and rinse item, then carefully place lid inside can and squeeze top to keep lid inside.",Place item in the Blue Bin (recycling).,,Blue Bin | |
| cardboard (unwaxed),Remove as much tape and labels as possible and put those in the Garbage Bin.,Flatten/break down and place in the Blue Bin.,"Any extra cardboard should be flattened, cut into pieces that could fit into an empty recycling bin and bundled with string or twine, then placed beside the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| plastic overwrap (around pop bottles),Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic overwrap (around water bottles),Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| antifreeze container,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), even if empty, and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| windshield washer fluid bottle (empty),Containers with hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| wine bottles,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.","Alternatively, alcohol containers can be returned for deposit to the Beer Store.",,Blue Bin | |
| fine paper,"Place dirty, soiled paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| lined paper,"Place dirty, soiled paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| writing paper,"If the paper is the size of a business card or smaller, place in an envelope or add to bag of shredded paper before putting in the Blue Bin.",Paper larger than a business card can be placed directly in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| card stock,"Place paper that is dirty, soiled or with excessive paint or glue in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic overwrap (around diapers),Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| Ferrero Rocher plastic containers,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| hard plastic meat trays,Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| paper business cards,"If paper is covered with plastic (can be revealed by ripping slowly), place this item in the Garbage Bin.","Otherwise, place this item in an envelope or add to clear bag with shredded paper before putting in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| pasteboards,"Place dirty, soiled paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| PETE 1 packaging,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic handles on cardboard produce baskets,Place this item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| polycarbonate food containers,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| posters (unlaminated),"Place dirty, soiled paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic bags (contained sand),Place dirty or black bag in the Garbage Bin.,Place empty and rinsed bag in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic bags (contained triple mix),Place dirty or black bag in the Garbage Bin.,Place empty and rinsed bag in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| boxboard,Remove any plastic/foil liners or windows and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Flatten box and place in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| coffee cans,Remove any foil or plastic seals and place those in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| HDPE bottle,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic knives,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| wine cartons,"Place this empty, rinsed item, in its original shape (not flattened), with lid on, in the Blue Bin.","Alternatively, alcohol containers can be returned for deposit to the Beer Store.",,Blue Bin | |
| aluminum bottles,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| cardboard cans,Remove any foil or plastic seals and place those in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| cardboard coffee cans,Remove any foil or plastic seals and place those in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| cottage cheese tubs,Remove any foil or plastic seals and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| glass medication bottles (empty),Containers with hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| margarine tubs,Remove any foil or plastic seals and place those in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| metal baby bottles,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin (recycling).",,Blue Bin | |
| metal reusable bottles,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin (recycling).",,Blue Bin | |
| metal cooking oil containers,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| metal mugs (without any plastic),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| metal water bottles,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this empty item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin (recycling).",,Blue Bin | |
| Pillsbury dough cans,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic baby bottles,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic ice cream tubs/plastic ice cream container,Remove any foil or plastic seals and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic jars,Remove any foil or plastic seals and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| cardboard potato chips containers,Remove any foil or plastic seals and place those in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| cardboard powdered drink mix cans,Remove any foil or plastic seals and place those in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| cardboard refrigerated dough containers,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| single-serve butter plastic containers,Remove any foil or plastic lids and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| single-serve creamer plastic containers,Remove any foil or plastic lids and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| single-serve fruit cups,Remove any foil or plastic lids and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| single-serve jam plastic containers,Remove any foil or plastic lids and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| single-serve milk plastic containers,Remove any foil or plastic lids and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| single-serve peanut butter plastic containers,Remove any foil or plastic lids and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| single-serve pudding cups,Remove any foil or plastic lids and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| single-serve yogurt cups,Remove any foil or plastic lids and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| spiral cardboard cans,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| stainless steel bottles,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| yogurt tubs,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| brown kraft paper bags (unsoiled),"If lined with plastic (can be revealed by ripping slowly), then place in the Garbage Bin.","Otherwise, place this empty, unsoiled item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| molded paper berry/produce boxes/baskets (food-soiled),Place food-soiled item in the Green Bin.,"If it is empty and unsoiled, place item in the Blue Bin.",,Green Bin | |
| paper egg cartons,"If item is soiled with food/beverage, place it in the Green Bin.","Otherwise, place this empty, unsoiled item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| paper take-out coffee trays,"If item is soiled with food/beverage, place it in the Green Bin.","Place this empty, unsoiled item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| used cooking oil/olive oil/vegetable oil (small amount),"Never pour down the sink, drain or toilet because it can cause sewer backups in your home and neighbourhood.","Either leave it to harden in fridge/freezer, or saturate with a paper towel and then place in the Green Bin.",,Green Bin | |
| catalogues,Remove any plastic wrapping/bag and place plastic and paper items separately in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| flyers/ads,Remove any plastic wrapping/bag and place plastic and paper items separately in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| junk mail,Remove any plastic wrapping/bag and place plastic and paper items separately in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| magazines,Remove any plastic wrapping/bag and place plastic and paper items separately in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| newspapers,Remove any plastic wrapping/bag and place plastic and paper items separately in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| non-addressed mail,Remove any plastic wrapping/bag and place plastic and paper items separately in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| calendars (paper only),"Remove any non-paper components (e.g. metal or plastic coil binding, ribbons, grommets) and place those in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| daytimers (paper only),"Remove any non-paper components (e.g. metal or plastic coil binding, ribbons, grommets) and place those in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| diary (paper only),"Remove any non-paper components (e.g. metal or plastic coil binding, ribbons, grommets) and place those in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| gift wrapping paper (non-metallic),"Remove any non-paper items (e.g. ribbons, bows, tape) and place those and metallic/foil wrapping paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| manual,"Remove any non-paper components (e.g. metal or plastic coil binding, ribbons, grommets) and place those in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| notebooks/notepads,Place this item in the Blue Bin (recycling).,"If possible, remove any non-paper components (e.g. metal or plastic coil binding, ribbons, grommets) and place those in the garbage.",,Blue Bin | |
| paper envelopes with plastic windows,Place this item in the Blue Bin (recycling).,The plastic window does not need to be removed.,,Blue Bin | |
| paper gift bags,"Remove any non-paper handles and components (e.g. ribbons, rope, grommets) and place those in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean and empty paper bag in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| paper gift boxes,"Remove any non-paper items (e.g. ribbons, bows) and place those in the Garbage Bin.",Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| spiral bound books,"Remove any non-paper components (e.g. metal or plastic coil binding, ribbons, grommets) and place those in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| wrapping paper (tissue),"Remove any non-paper items (e.g. ribbons, bows, tape) and place those in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| workbooks,"Remove any non-paper components (e.g. metal or plastic coil binding, ribbons, grommets) and place those in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| paper sugar bags,"If item is soiled with food/beverage, place it in the Green Bin.","Otherwise, place this empty, unsoiled item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| frozen vegetable bags (soft & stretchy),Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic bread bags (non-foil),Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic bulk food bags,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic grocery bags,"Reuse bag if possible, e.g. to line Garbage or Green Bin.","Place crinkly/non-stretchy, black and compostable bags in the Garbage Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic produce bags,"Reuse bag if possible, e.g. to line Garbage or Green Bin.","Place crinkly/non-stretchy, black and compostable bags in the Garbage Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic retail bags,"Reuse bag if possible, e.g. to line Garbage or Green Bin.","Place crinkly/non-stretchy, black and compostable bags in the Garbage Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic sandwich bags,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic shopping bags,"Reuse bag if possible, e.g. to line Garbage or Green Bin.","Place crinkly/non-stretchy, black and compostable bags in the Garbage Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| polyethylene bags,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| reclosable plastic bags (not stand-up pouch type),Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| resealable plastic bags (not stand-up pouch type),Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| Ziploc bags,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| Ziploc freezer bags,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| Ziploc sandwich bags,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic buckets,Remove any metal handles and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic pails (<20 L),Remove any metal handles and place those and black plastic pails in your Garbage Bin.,"Place empty, clean, hard, non-black plastic pails (up to 20 litres size) in your Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| shredded confidential documents,Do not place shredded paper loose in your Blue Bin.,"Place shredded paper in a clear plastic bag, tie the bag closed and place it in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| shredded paper/files,Do not place shredded paper loose in your Blue Bin (recycling).,"Place shredded paper in a clear plastic bag, tie the bag closed and place it in the Blue Bin (recycling).",,Blue Bin | |
| paper straw (with wax/plastic lining),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| tea light holders (aluminum or other material),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| 15 litre water cooler bottle,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| 18 litre water cooler bottle,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| 5 gallon water cooler bottle,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| 8 litre water cooler bottle,Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| laundry detergent boxes (unwaxed),"Place empty, flattened box in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic water cooler bottle,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic water cooler jug,Place any black or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| hand sanitizer containers (empty),"If container is not empty, check if the contents are Household Hazardous Waste and dispose of properly.",Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid, pump or sprayer on, in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| cardboard tubes,Place this item in the Blue Bin (recycling).,,,Blue Bin | |
| Chinet paper plates/bowls (unsoiled),"If lined with wax or plastic (can be revealed by ripping slowly), then place this item in the Garbage Bin.","Otherwise, place this empty, unsoiled and dry item in the Blue Bin (recycling).",,Blue Bin | |
| security cameras,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, set item out on the ground on Garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin. Residents of apartments/condos should take electronics to their building’s designated drop-off area.",Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| paper plates (unsoiled),"If lined with wax or plastic (can be revealed by ripping slowly), then place this item in the Garbage Bin.","Otherwise, place this empty, unsoiled item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| flea collar,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| musical/singing birthday/greeting cards,Place in a clear plastic bag or in an open cardboard box and set on the ground on Garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin. Residents of apartments/condos should take electronics to their building’s designated drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,,Electronic Waste | |
| whipped/whipping cream cans (empty),Cans containing hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,"If empty, place can, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| paper takeout fries boxes (unsoiled),"If paper is lined with wax or plastic (can be revealed by ripping slowly), then place this item in the Garbage Bin.","Otherwise, place this empty item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| paper takeout containers (unsoiled),"If paper is lined with wax or plastic (can be revealed by ripping slowly), then place this item in the Garbage Bin.","Otherwise, place this item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| frozen fruit bags (soft & stretchy),Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,Place this empty and clean item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| milk bags (inner),"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| broken glass jars,Place this item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| broken glass bottles,Place this item in the Blue Bin.,,,Blue Bin | |
| detergent boxes (unwaxed),"Place empty, flattened box in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| dish detergent boxes (unwaxed),"Place empty, flattened box in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| cookie boxes,Remove any plastic/foil liners or windows and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Flatten box and place in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| Christmas tree (real),"Remove all decorations, tinsel etc. and do not put in any type of bag.",Christmas tree collection occurs in January - refer to your collection calendar for specific dates.,,Christmas Tree | |
| car parts (plastic/ metal/any material),This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,Do not place in the garbage or Blue Bin (recycling) and do not bring to the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Make arrangements with a private company specializing in handling this type of waste.,Not Accepted | |
| ride-on lawn mower/tractor,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating or selling this item.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| doors,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| wooden doors,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| closet doors,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| wooden garage doors,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| folding wooden door,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| metal doors,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots.,,Depot | |
| aluminum doors,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots.,,Depot | |
| metal garage doors,This item is not collected at curbside.,"If item is less than 4 square feet, then take it to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Depot | |
| screen door,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| patio doors,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| glass door,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| shower doors,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| window frames,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| window glass (intact),This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| window shutters,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| wood flooring,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| parquet flooring,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| tiles,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| ceramic tiles,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| porcelain tiles,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| slate tiles,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| floor tiles,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| rice cookers,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| bathtub/bath tub,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| yoga mats,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| construction waste/drywall/dry wall,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| banana,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| shower (dismantled),This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| fiberglass shower stall,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| shower insert,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| metal shower enclosure,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| shower walls,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| jacuzzi,This item is not collected at curbside.,"If item is less than 4 square feet, then take it to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Depot | |
| vanity (non-metal),This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| counter top,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| countertop,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| kitchen cabinet,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| kitchen cupboards,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| lumber,This item is not collected at curbside.,"If less than 1.2 meters (4 feet) in length, item can be taken to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Depot | |
| wood,This item is not collected at curbside.,"If less than 1.2 meters (4 feet) in length, item can be taken to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots.","If longer than 1.2 meters (4 feet), make arrangements with private company specializing in disposing of this type of waste.",Depot | |
| skids/shipping pallets,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| pressure treated wood,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| ceiling tiles,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| wood panelling,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| plywood,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| fencing,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| baseboards,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| quarter rounds,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| plastic baseboard,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| particle board,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| particleboard,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| chipboard,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| Masonite,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| aluminum siding,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| vinyl siding,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| shingles,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| roof shingles,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| saw dust,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| sawdust,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| gazebo,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| awning,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| garage door opener motor,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| garage door rails,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| vermiculite insulation,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,It is not collected at the curb and cannot be dropped off at a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day.,Please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.,Not Accepted | |
| handheld point-of-sale (POS) terminals/devices,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| ductile foam sheets,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| polystyrene rigid insulation,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| Styrofoam insulation,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| eavestrough,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| downspout,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| drywall,This item is not collected at curbside.,"Clean construction drywall, including painted, papered or vinyl covered, is accepted at certain Drop-Off Depots (Bermondsey, Commissioners, Ingram).",,Depot | |
| gyp rock,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| gyprock,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| plaster,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| car seat,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| x-ray plate,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,,Depot | |
| pool tarp,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| pool cover,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| pool liner,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| vinyl pool liner,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| hot tub cover,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| pool blanket,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| windsurf board,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| computer charging cables/computer chargers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| hard hats,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the garbage.",,Garbage Bin | |
| "menstrual pad (fabric, reusable)",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| railroad/railway ties,This item is not collected at curbside.,"If less than 1.2 meters (4 feet) in length, item can be taken to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Depot | |
| tires (passenger vehicle tires),City of Toronto residents can drop off up to 10 passenger and light truck tires per day free of charge at some Drop-Off Depots.,"Only passenger and light truck tires will be accepted. All other tire types (e.g., heavy truck, forklift and large off-road tires) will not be accepted.",Check the Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority website (rpra.ca/programs/tires/collectionsites/) for other tire collection sites.,Depot | |
| passenger vehicle tires/car tires,City of Toronto residents can drop off up to 10 passenger and light truck tires per day free of charge at some Drop-Off Depots.,"Only passenger and light truck tires will be accepted. All other tire types (e.g., heavy truck, forklift and large off-road tires) will not be accepted.",Check the Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority website (rpra.ca/programs/tires/collectionsites/) for other tire collection sites.,Depot | |
| carton pull tabs/carton pull-rings,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| small truck tires/light truck tires,City of Toronto residents can drop off up to 10 passenger and light truck tires per day free of charge at some Drop-Off Depots.,"Only passenger and light truck tires will be accepted. All other tire types (e.g., heavy truck, forklift and large off-road tires) will not be accepted.",Check the Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority website (rpra.ca/programs/tires/collectionsites/) for other tire collection sites.,Depot | |
| used cooking oil/olive oil/vegetable oil (large amount),"Never pour down the sink, drain or toilet because it can cause sewer backups in your home and neighbourhood.","Bring this item to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day in any container that has a lid, is securely closed and can be left behind.","For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| deep fryer oil,"Never pour down the sink, drain or toilet because it can cause sewer backups in your home and neighbourhood.","Bring this item to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day in any container that has a lid, is securely closed and can be left behind.","For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| TV remote controls,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| hot tubs,This item is not collected at curbside.,"If item is less than 4 square feet, then take it to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Depot | |
| telephone answering machines,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| Blu-ray players,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| "cameras (analog/film, digital)","Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| audio/voice recorders,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| baby monitors/receivers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| cell phones/cellular/mobile phones,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| cell phone cases,Consider donating reusable items.,"Alternatively, this item should be placed in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| handheld video game systems,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| karaoke machines,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| smartphones,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| CD (Compact Disc) players,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, set item out on the ground on Garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin. Residents of apartments/condos should take electronics to their building’s designated drop-off area.",Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| Bluetooth adapters/dongles,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| computers (desktop/portable),"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| digital media (e.g. MP3) players/readers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| electronic metronomes,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| desktop/tower servers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| microphones (wired/wireless),"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| computer speakers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| computer accessories/peripherals,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| computer keyboards,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| computer mouse,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| speakers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| disk drives (internal/external),"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| e-book readers/ e-readers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| ethernet cables/internet cables,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| Kindle,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| Kobo,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| electrical power bars/powerbars,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, this item should be placed in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| personal video recorders (PVR),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, set item out on the ground on Garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin. Residents of apartments/condos should take electronics to their building’s designated drop-off area.",Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| audio equalizers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| fax/facsimile machines,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| electric/electronic musical instruments (wired/wireless),"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| electronic keyboards/digital pianos,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| computer notebooks/notepads,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| floor polish/furniture polish,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| computer internal parts/components,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| laptops,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| label/barcode printers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| hands-free accessories,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| modems,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| digital video recorders (DVR),"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| "computer monitors (CRT, LED, LCD etc.)","Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| pagers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| musical instruments with built-in electronics,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| Personal Digital Assistant (PDA),"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| digital photo frames,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| photocopiers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| Xerox copiers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| pedal boards/pedalboards,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| preamplifiers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| printers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| radios,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| amplifiers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| receivers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| electronic tuners,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| stereos/stereo systems,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| smart glasses,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| small satellite dishes,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| phones,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| telephones,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| turntables/record players,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| televisions/TVs,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| tablets,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| synthesizers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| electronic typewriters,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) players,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| digital visualizers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| VCR (Video Cassette Recorder) players,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| video cameras/camcorders,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| adding machine (with battery and/or electric cable),"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| hard drives,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| Walkmans,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| ash (cooled),Place this cooled item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| briquette (cooled),Place this cooled item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| drinking glass (broken)/broken drinking glass,"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, cardboard, soft plastic, fabric) before placing in the Garbage Bin.",,,Garbage Bin | |
| broken plate,"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, cardboard, soft plastic, fabric) before placing in the Garbage Bin.",,,Garbage Bin | |
| broken window glass,"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, cardboard, soft plastic, fabric) before placing in the Garbage Bin.",,,Garbage Bin | |
| broken wine glass,"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, cardboard, soft plastic, fabric) before placing in the Garbage Bin.",,,Garbage Bin | |
| cardboard barrel,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| broken ceramic dish,"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, cardboard, soft plastic, fabric) before placing in the Garbage Bin.",,,Garbage Bin | |
| Christmas bulbs/Christmas lights,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"If battery-powered, remove battery and dispose of it as Household Hazardous Waste.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,Garbage Bin | |
| dead chipmunk,Do not touch the dead animal with your bare hands.,Wear gloves or use a plastic bag to pick it up and put inside two plastic bags (double bag). Then tie the bags closed and place in the garbage.,"Please do not contact 311 as small wild animal cadavers, whether on City or private property, will not be picked up by Toronto Animal Services.",Garbage Bin | |
| cigarette (extinguished and cooled),Place this extinguished and cooled item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| cigarette butt (extinguished and cooled),Place this extinguished and cooled item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| coffee/tea pot (broken),"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, cardboard, soft plastic, fabric) before placing in the Garbage Bin.",,,Garbage Bin | |
| headsets (wired/wireless),"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| condoms/rubbers,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Durex condoms,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| smart watches,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| sound mixers/mixing consoles,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| Trojan condoms,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| dental floss boxes,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| "digital/electronic thermometer (e.g. body, food, outdoor)",Remove any batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| paint remover,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| moth balls,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| BBQ ashes (cooled),Place this cooled item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| charcoal (cooled),Place this cooled item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| fireplace ashes (cooled),Place this cooled item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic sticky/Post-it notes,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| fireworks (used/unused),Completely submerge fireworks in water and soak them overnight.,Wrap the soaked fireworks in a plastic bag (to keep them from drying out) and dispose in the Garbage Bin.,Dispose of fireworks in small quantities (up to 10 items).,Garbage Bin | |
| plants (artificial),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| flowers (artificial),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic plant,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| silk flowers,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| silk plants,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| disposable gloves,Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| latex gloves,Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| rubber gloves,Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Bic lighter (empty),Lighters with fuel must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste,Place this empty item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| lighter (empty),Place this empty item in the Garbage Bin.,Lighters with fuel must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic mattress bags,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| small mirror,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| broken mirror,"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, cardboard, soft plastic, fabric) before placing in the Garbage Bin.",,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic kitty/cat litter bins,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic kitty/cat litter boxes,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| roofing tar cans (empty),Containers with hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this empty item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| roofing tar metal pails (empty),Containers with hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this empty item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| shower curtains/plastic shower curtains,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| shower liner,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| sparklers (used/unused),"Soak thoroughly in water, then wrap in double plastic bags (to keep them from drying out) before placing in the Garbage Bin.",,,Garbage Bin | |
| holiday lights,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"If battery-powered, remove battery and dispose of it as Household Hazardous Waste.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,Garbage Bin | |
| portable digital player docking stations,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| string lights,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"If battery-powered, remove battery and dispose of it as Household Hazardous Waste.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,Garbage Bin | |
| tobacco,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Zippo lighter (empty),Lighters with fuel should be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste,,,Garbage Bin | |
| 12-pack plastic rings,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| 6-pack plastic rings,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| ABS pipe,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Acrylite,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| air filter,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| alarm clock,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to Community Environment Days.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin after removing any batteries and disposing of them as Household Hazardous Waste.",,Garbage Bin | |
| aluminum foil,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| animal hair,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| ant trap (used),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| antiperspirant,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| anti-static sheets,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| aquarium sand,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| audio cassette tapes,Consider donating these items to non-profit organizations or bringing original (not copies) or unused rewritable ones in cases to Community Environment Days.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| baby powder,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| baby wipes,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,Garbage Bin | |
| balloons,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| bamboo cutlery/utensils,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| bamboo cup/plate/container,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| bathroom scale,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin after removing any batteries and disposing of them as Household Hazardous Waste.",,Garbage Bin | |
| battery charger,Remove any batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| BBQ skewers,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| beer bottle caps,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| beer caps,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Betamax/Beta tape,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| electric guitars,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| beverage pouch,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| bicycle inner tube,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| bike tires,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| biodegradable plastic,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| bird cage,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| black plastic bags,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| black plastics,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| blister packaging (contained gum and lozenges),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| blueprint,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| blueprint paper,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Bounce dryer sheets,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| bows,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| bread bag tag,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Brita filter,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| bubble envelope,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| bubble wrap,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| bubbled plastic packaging,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| bubblewrap,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| burlap,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| burlap bag,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| butcher paper (for wrapping meat),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| butter wrapper,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| calculators (with battery and/or electric cable),"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| camera lens,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| candle wax/candles,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| candy wrappers,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Capri Sun pouch,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| carbon monoxide alarms/detectors (with removable batteries),Remove any batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| carbon paper,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| carbon tissue,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| carbon water filter,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| carbonic paper,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| card deck,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| caulking tube (empty),Containers with hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this empty item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| cellophane,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| chain,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| chalk,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| cheese slice wrapper,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| cheese wrap,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| chewing gum,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| chocolate box pad,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| chocolate wrappers,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| chopsticks,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| citronella candle,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| clay flower pot,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| clay planter,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| cleaning pads,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| disposable cleansing sheets,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| mesh bag (contained clementines),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| wooden crate (contained clementines),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Cling wrap,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| clock,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin after removing any batteries and disposing of them as Household Hazardous Waste.",,Garbage Bin | |
| clock radios,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| thermostat,Remove any batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| clothes hangers,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| coat hangers,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| coaxial cable/TV cable,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| coffee bag (any material),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| programmable thermostat,Remove any batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic coffee cup lid (black),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| coffee pods/capsules/discs (any material),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,"The City does not accept coffee pods in the Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if they are labelled ""recyclable"" or ""compostable"".",Coffee pods can be returned to retailers/manufacturers that have take-back programs.,Garbage Bin | |
| clothes iron/steamer,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| vase (broken),"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, cardboard, soft plastic, fabric) before placing in the Garbage Bin.",,,Garbage Bin | |
| compostable coffee cups,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| compostable cutlery/utensils,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| compostable plastic,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| computer discs,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| cookie bag,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| cord,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| cosmetic pad,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| cotton ball,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| cotton buds,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| "fabric reusable bags (cloth, cotton, nylon, polyester etc.)",Consider donating items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| cotton swab,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| cotton-tipped swab,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| credit card,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| crystal kitty/cat litter,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| debit card,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| deck of playing cards,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| dental floss,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| dentures,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| deodorant,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| detergent box (waxed),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| diabetic test strips,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| diaper wipes,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,Garbage Bin | |
| dish detergent box (waxed),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| disposable cleaning sheet,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| disposable coffee cup,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,Place paper sleeve and non-black plastic lid in the Blue Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| disposable hot beverage cup,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| disposable mop sheet,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| disposable razor,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Dixie cup,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| dog hair,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| dog strangling vine,Place this invasive plant in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| dolls,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| Downy dryer sheets,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| drop cloth,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| drop sheet,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| dryer lint,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| dryer sheets,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| drywall compound (dried),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| duct tape,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| duster,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| DVDs,Consider donating these items to non-profit organizations or bringing original (not copies) or unused rewritable ones in cases to Community Environment Days.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| ear cleaner,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| ear plugs,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| ear swab,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| elastic band,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| electric heating pad,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| electric stove burner,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| electrical tape,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| electrical wire,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| electronic cables/phone cables/computer cables/laptop cables,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| stove top element,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| emery board,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| metal tube (empty),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| extension cords,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| fabric softener sheet,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| face wipes,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,Garbage Bin | |
| facial cleansing cloths,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,Garbage Bin | |
| false teeth,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| fastener,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| fibre optic cable,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| handheld satellite radio receivers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| glass sink,"Consider donating reusable items. Please wrap item with cardboard, thick paper, fabric or bubble wrap to prevent breakage during collection.","When setting out for collection, label item GLASS and place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized item | |
| fish/reptile tank,"Consider donating reusable items. Please wrap item with cardboard, thick paper, fabric or bubble wrap to prevent breakage during collection.","When setting out for collection, label item GLASS and place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized item | |
| flashlights (with removable batteries),Remove batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| Fleecy dryer sheets,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| flood light bulbs/flood lightbulb,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| "polyethylene (soft, flexible) foam",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| floral/florist foam,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| florists wire,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| foam core board/poster,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| foam ear plugs,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Styrofoam peanuts/foam packing peanuts/chips/pellets,Place this item in the garbage.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| "polyurethane (soft, flexible) packaging foam",Place this item in the garbage.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| foam pool noodles,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the garbage.",,Garbage Bin | |
| food wrap,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| freezer paper,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| frozen food box,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| "frozen fruit bag (rigid, stand-up pouch)",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| "frozen vegetable bag (rigid, stand-up pouch)",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| fruit juice pouch,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| fur,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| furnace filter,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| fuse,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| garage door openers/remotes,Remove any batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| garburator,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| garden gloves,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| garden hose,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| garden sprinkler,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| garlic mustard plant,Place this invasive plant in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| giant hogweed,Place this invasive plant in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| air freshener spray cans (empty),Cans containing product must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,"If empty, place can, with lid on, in the Blue Bin (recycling).",,Blue Bin | |
| glass scale,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin after removing any batteries and disposing of them as Household Hazardous Waste.",,Garbage Bin | |
| glow stick,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| glucometer,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| glucose meter,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| glue bottle (empty),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| glue stick (empty),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| granola bar wrapper,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| hair,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| hair brush,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| hair comb,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| hair rollers,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| halogen light bulbs/ halogen lightbulbs,This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Package to prevent breakage before drop off or Toxic Taxi pickup.,Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days or a retailer that accepts lighting.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| headphones/earphones (wired/wireless),"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| earphones,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| earbuds,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| helmet,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| hemp fabric,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| hemp rope,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| hose,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| hot drink paper cup,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| hot water bottle,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| human hair,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| ice salt,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| incandescent light bulbs/incandescent lightbulbs,This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Package to prevent breakage before drop off or Toxic Taxi pickup.,Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days or a retailer that accepts lighting.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| inhaler (empty),Place this empty item in the Garbage Bin.,"If item is full or partially full, it must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.",,Garbage Bin | |
| inner tube,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Instapak foam packaging,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| invasive plant,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| juice drink pouch,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| "polyvinyl chloride (PVC, #3) plastic",Place any item made of PVC in the garbage.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Lysol biodegradable wipes,"The City does not accept this item in its Green Bin Organics program, even if it is labelled biodegradable or compostable.",Place this item in the garbage bagged.,,Garbage Bin | |
| Keurig coffee pods (K-cup pods),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,"The City does not accept coffee pods in the Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics), even if they are labelled 'recyclable' or 'compostable'.",Coffee pods can be returned to retailers/manufacturers that have take-back programs.,Garbage Bin | |
| kitchen scale,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin after removing any batteries and disposing of them as Household Hazardous Waste.",,Garbage Bin | |
| kitty/cat litter (non-organic),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Kool-Aid Jammer,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| labels,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| laminated paper,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| laundry detergent box (waxed),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| lava rock (cooled),Place this cooled item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| vehicle headlight bulbs,This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Package to prevent breakage before drop off or Toxic Taxi pickup.,Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days or a retailer that accepts lighting.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| light bulbs/lightbulbs,This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Package to prevent breakage before drop off or Toxic Taxi pickup.,Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days or a retailer that accepts lighting.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| "lawn signs (advertising, graduation etc.)","Place this item, regardless of the material (e.g. corrugated plastic, plastic sleeve, paperboard) in the Garbage Bin.",Wooden stakes should also be placed in the Garbage Bin. Metal supports can be taken to certain City Drop-Off Depots as scrap metal.,Election signs are accepted for recycling at certain City Drop-Off Depots for a limited time following an election.,Garbage Bin | |
| LED (light-emitting diode) light bulbs/LED lightbulbs,This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Package to prevent breakage before drop off or Toxic Taxi pickup.,Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days or a retailer that accepts lighting.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| lollipop stick,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| LP (long playing) record,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| Lucite,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| luncheon meat wrap,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| makeup pad,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| makeup removing cloths,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,Garbage Bin | |
| makeup wipes,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,Garbage Bin | |
| mesh bag (contained mandarins),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| masking tape,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| meat/fish/produce tray absorbent pad/liner,Place this item in the garbage.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| bowling balls,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the garbage.",,Garbage Bin | |
| meat wrap,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| menstrual cup,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| mesh produce bag,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| floor register,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| floor vent,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| metal hangers,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| metal scale,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin after removing any batteries and disposing of them as Household Hazardous Waste.",,Garbage Bin | |
| metallic gift wrapping paper,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Metropass,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| microwave tray,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| milk bag tag,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| routers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| musical keyboard,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin after removing any batteries and disposing of them as Household Hazardous Waste.",,Garbage Bin | |
| Mylar paper,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Mylar polyester film,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| finger nails,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| toe nails,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| nail clippings,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Nespresso coffee pods,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,"The City does not accept coffee pods in the Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics), even if they are labelled 'recyclable' or 'compostable'.",Coffee pods can be returned to retailers/manufacturers that have take-back programs.,Garbage Bin | |
| small appliances,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| nylon,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| toothpaste box,Place boxes without any plastic or foil layer in the Blue Bin.,Place boxes with a plastic or foil layer (can be revealed by ripping slowly) in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| nylon tea bags,Open bag and empty tea into Green Bin.,Place bag in Garbage Bin.,,Green Bin | |
| nylons,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| mesh bag (contained onions),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| mesh bag (contained oranges),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| oven food tray,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic overhead sheet,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| soft foam packing sheets/wrap,Place this item in the garbage.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic report covers,Consider keeping this item for reuse or donating to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the garbage.",,Garbage Bin | |
| paint brush,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| paintbrush,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| painters tape,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| pantyhose,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| paper chip bag,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| paper coffee cups,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,Place paper sleeve and non-black plastic lid in the Blue Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| paper envelope with fibre cushioning,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| parchment paper,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| party decorations,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| pasta bag,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Perspex,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| pet food bag/dog food bag/cat food bag,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| pet fur,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| pet hair,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| PEX pipe,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| photos,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| photo film,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| photo negatives,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| photographs,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| photographic paper,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| picture,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| picture negatives,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| pill blister pack,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic (black),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic barrel,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic liner bag (from cereal box),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic liner (from cookie tray),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic liner bag (from cracker box),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic driveway sealant container (empty),Containers with hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this empty item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic driveway tar container (empty),Containers with hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this empty item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic food wrap,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic frozen food tray,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic gift card,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic hand cream tube,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic hanger,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic light switch cover,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic lotion tube,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic makeup tube,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic mesh bag,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic netting bag (for fruits),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| "plastic paint pails/cans (non-black, empty)","Containers with paint (more than a thin, dry layer) must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.","Remove as much paint as possible (a thin, dry layer is fine), then place non-black plastic containers and lids in the Blue Bin (recycling).",Place black plastic paint containers and lids in the garbage after using up as much paint as possible or disposing of it as Household Hazardous Waste.,Blue Bin | |
| "plastic paint trays (non-black, empty)","Remove as much paint as possible (a thin, dry layer is fine), then place non-black plastic trays in the Blue Bin.",Place black plastic trays in the Garbage Bin after as much paint as possible is removed (i.e. either used up or disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste).,,Blue Bin | |
| "plastic paint tray liners (non-black, empty)",Containers with hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this empty item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic pipe,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic piping,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic reusable bags,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic seal (from margarine container),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic seal (from cottage chese container),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic seal (from yogurt container),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic shampoo tube,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| single-use disposable cameras,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| plastic shovel,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic snow shovel,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic stir stick,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic straw,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic sunblock tube,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic sunscreen tube,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic table cloth,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic tag,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic tampon applicator,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| playing cards,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| Plexiglas,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Plexiglass,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| poison ivy,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| poisonous plant,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| polyester film,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic file folders,Consider keeping this item for reuse or donating this item.,"Alternatively, place this item in the garbage.",,Garbage Bin | |
| polyethylene plastic sheet,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| pool noodles,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| laminated poster,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| light strips,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| pot scrubber,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| potato chip bags,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| puffer (empty),Place this empty item in the Garbage Bin.,"If item is full or partially full, it must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.",,Garbage Bin | |
| PVC pipe,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| label sheets,Place this item in the garbage.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Q-tip,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| razor blades,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, plastic, fabric) before placing in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| sales receipts (shiny/thermal paper),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| refrigerator water filter,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| remote controls NOT supplied or used with IT/telecommunications/audio-video equipment,Remove any batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| retort pouch,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| reusable grocery/shopping bags,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| fitness trackers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| ribbon,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| rice bag,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| road salt,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| rock salt,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| rope,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| rubber band,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| rubber dropper lid,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| rubber hose,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| rubber inner tube,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| rubber sheet,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| sandwich wrap,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Saran wrap,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| scotch tape,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| scouring pad,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| sex toys (any material),Remove any batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| shrink wrap,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| silage wrap,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| silica gel kitty/cat litter,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| silicone-based kitty/cat litter,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| silk tea bags,Open bag and empty tea into Green Bin.,Place bag in Garbage Bin.,,Green Bin | |
| skewers,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| slide projection carousel,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| smoke alarms/smoke detectors (with removable batteries),Remove any batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| smoke alarms/smoke detectors (with non-removable batteries),"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| soap,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| soap refill pouch,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plug-in air fresheners (empty),"If item still contains product (e.g. oil), it must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.","If empty, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| SOS pad,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| spark plug,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| sponge,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| metal spoons,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| squeeze tube,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| stand-up pouch,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| staples,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Starbucks coffee cup (disposable),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,Place paper sleeve and non-black plastic lid in the Blue Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| static sheets,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| steel wool,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| fruit stickers,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| stickers,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| stretch wrap,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| electric radiator,"Place this item at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| string,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| stuffed animals/teddy bears,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin after removing any batteries and disposing of them as Household Hazardous Waste.",,Garbage Bin | |
| sugarcane plate,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Swiffer sheets,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| takeout paper coffee cup,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,Place paper sleeve and non-black plastic lid in the Blue Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| talcum powder,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| tape,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| tape dispenser,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| tarp,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| Tassimo coffee pods (T-Discs),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,"The City does not accept coffee pods in the Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics), even if they are labelled 'recyclable' or 'compostable'.",Coffee pods can be returned to retailers/manufacturers that have take-back programs.,Garbage Bin | |
| strapping tape,Place this item in the garbage.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| laptop battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| tent,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| thread,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Tim Hortons coffee cup (disposable),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,Place paper sleeve and non-black plastic lid in the Blue Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| tin foil/tinfoil,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| toilet seat (any material),Place this item in the garbage.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| toothbrushes (manual),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| fblue,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| toothpick,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| towelettes,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,Garbage Bin | |
| Treegator bag,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| trophy,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| remote controls supplied or used with IT/telecommunications/audio-video equipment,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| twine,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| twist tie,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| tea bag wrappers,Place plastic and foil wrappers in the Garbage Bin.,Paper wrappers are often lined with plastic (can be revealed by ripping slowly) and these should also be placed in the Garbage Bin.,"If the wrapper is entirely paper (i.e. has no lining), place it into an envelope or add to shredded paper and then in the Blue Bin.",Garbage Bin | |
| engine oil,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| vacuum cleaner bag,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| vacuum contents,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| vacuum sealed plastic wrap,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| vape pens,Remove any batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| portable vaporizers,Remove any batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| vapour barrier,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Ventolin inhaler (empty),Place this empty item in the Garbage Bin.,"If item is full or partially full, it must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.",,Garbage Bin | |
| VHS (Video Home System) video tapes/cassettes/vcr tapes/vhs tapes/videotapes,Consider donating these items to non-profit organizations or bringing original (not copies) or unused rewritable ones in cases to Community Environment Days.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| vibrators (any material),Remove any batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| video game,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| vinyl hose,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| vinyl plastic bags,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| vinyl table cloth,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| wallpaper,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| water bed bladder,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| water filter,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| wax board,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| wax coated coffee cup,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,Place paper sleeve and non-black plastic lid in the Blue Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| wax lined coffee cup,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,Place paper sleeve and non-black plastic lid in the Blue Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| cardboard boxes (waxed),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| wax paper/waxed paper,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Wet-Naps,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,Garbage Bin | |
| wet wipes,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,Garbage Bin | |
| wipes,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,Garbage Bin | |
| wire,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| wire hanger,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| wiring,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| wooden baskets,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| wooden chopsticks,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| wooden crate,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| wooden fruit basket,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| wooden hanger,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| wooden skewers,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| work gloves,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| x-ray image,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| yogurt tube,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| bolts,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| can opener,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| carving knife,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, plastic, fabric) before placing in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| carving knives,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, plastic, fabric) before placing in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| metal forks,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| metal knife,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, plastic, fabric) before placing this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| metal knives,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, plastic, fabric) before placing this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| nail,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| nuts (for tool/handiwork use),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| paring knife,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, plastic, fabric) before placing this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| screw,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| art and craft materials,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| art supplies,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| backpack,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| baking trays/pans (any material),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",Metal items can be brought to certain Drop-Off Depots as scrap metal.,Garbage Bin | |
| beads (any material),Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| bed sheets,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| bedding,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| binder,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| blender,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| blinds,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| blow dryer,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| board game,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| book bag,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| bookbinder,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| boots,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| boxers,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| buttons,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| camera battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| ceramic dishes,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| cerlox binding,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| china,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| chisels,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| electronic white boards,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| Christmas tree ornament,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| clipboard,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| cloth napkin,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| clothes/old clothes,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| clothes peg,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| clothes pin,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| clothing,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| coat,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| coffee makers/coffee machines,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| comb binding,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| compact discs (CDs)/CD's,Consider donating these items to non-profit organizations or bringing original (not copies) or unused rewritable ones in cases to Community Environment Days.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| corkboard,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| costume,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| costume jewellery,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| crafts,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| crayons,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| cuff links,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| cups (reusable),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| curling iron,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| curtain rod,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| curtains,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| cushions,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| cutting board,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| decorations,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| dishes (any material),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| drapes,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| dresses,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| drills,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| drinking glasses,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| drum (musical),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| duvet,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| earrings,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| earthenware,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| electric can opener,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| electric razors/shavers/trimmers (with removable batteries),Remove batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| electric toothbrushes (with removable batteries),Remove batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| eraser,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| eye glasses,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| eyeglasses,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| eyewear,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| feather (artificial),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| feather (real),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| fabric,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| flags,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| flatware,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| flatware tray,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| floor lamp,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| food processor,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| footwear,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| frying pans (any material),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",Metal pans can be brought to certain Drop-Off Depots as scrap metal.,Garbage Bin | |
| garland (artificial),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| glass dishes/bowls,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| goose down duvet,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| hair dryer,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| hammers,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| hand bags,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| hats,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| hearing aid,Remove any batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| holiday decorations,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| housewares,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| indoor grill,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| musical instruments (non-electronic),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| jacket,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| jeans,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| jewellery,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| jewelry,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| juicer,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| electric kettle/kettle (stovetop),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| keys,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| kitchen utensil,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| lamp,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| landscape fabric,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| life jacket/personal floatation device (PFD),Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| light fixture,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| linens,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| power tool battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| magnet,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| manual typewriter,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| marker,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| marker pen,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| marking pens,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| corrugated cardboard (waxed),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| matches (used/unused),"Soak thoroughly in water, then wrap in double plastic bags (to keep them from drying out) before placing in the Garbage Bin.",,,Garbage Bin | |
| mechanical pencil,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| cookware (any material),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",Metal items can be brought to certain Drop-Off Depots as scrap metal.,Garbage Bin | |
| metal cutlery,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| microfibre cloth,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| modelling clay,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| mugs,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| necklace,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| disposable feminine hygiene products,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| pants,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| paper shredder,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| pens,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| pencils,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| photo frame,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| "foil-lined paper/boxboard/cardboard (e.g. takeout containers/lids, insulated boxes)",Place this item in the garbage.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| picture frame,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| pillow,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| water/food/picnic coolers (small),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic cutting board,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic dish rack,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic dumbbell,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| smart pens/stylus pens,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| plasticine,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| plates (any material),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| Play-Doh,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| playdough,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| pliers,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| popcorn maker,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| cooking pots/pans (any material),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",Metal pots/pans can be brought to certain Drop-Off Depots as scrap metal.,Garbage Bin | |
| pottery,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| power tools (with removable batteries),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,Remove batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,Garbage Bin | |
| purse,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| puzzle,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| quilt,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| rags,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| rings (jewellery),Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| running shoes,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| sand-filled weight,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| sand bag,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| sandals,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| sander,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin after removing any batteries and disposing of them as Household Hazardous Waste.",,Garbage Bin | |
| saw,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| scarf/scarves,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| "sports balls (soccer, basketball, volleyball etc.)",Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the garbage.",,Garbage Bin | |
| school bag,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| scissors,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| screwdriver,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| sequins,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| shirts,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| shoes,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| skirts,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| small electric appliance,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| small household appliance,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| sneakers,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| solar garden lamp,Remove any batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| solar garden light,Remove any batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| solar lamp,Remove any batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| spun wool,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| stapler,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| stoneware,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| sunglasses,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| surelox binding,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| sweater,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| table cloth,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| tablecloth,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| tableware,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| non-stick/Teflon pan,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",Metal pans can be brought to certain Drop-Off Depots as scrap metal.,Garbage Bin | |
| textiles,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| threads,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| "skates (ice, hockey, figure, roller)",Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the garbage.",,Garbage Bin | |
| tie clips,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| tinsel,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| toaster,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| toaster oven,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| tools (manual),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| towels,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| "toys (any material), plastic toys",Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin after removing any batteries and disposing of them as Household Hazardous Waste.",,Garbage Bin | |
| marine flares (used/unused),This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,Bring this item to the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons Safety Equipment and Flare Disposal Days.,More information at https://www.cps-ecp.ca/events/safety-equipment-flare-disposal-days-2/,Not Accepted | |
| umbrella,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| underwear,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| vase (any material),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| white noise machines,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| walking aid,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| watch,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin after removing any batteries and disposing of them as Household Hazardous Waste.",Smart watches should be disposed of as Electronic Waste.,Garbage Bin | |
| window covering,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| wine corks (natural and synthetic/plastic),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| wooden cutting board,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| wooden pencils,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| wooden popsicle stick,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| wreath (artificial),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| wrench,Consider donating items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| writing instruments,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| yarn,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| zipper,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,,Garbage Bin | |
| brown plastic Swiss Chalet takeout containers,"Place this empty, rinsed item in the Blue Bin.",,,Blue Bin | |
| printer ink/printer cartridges/printer toner cartridges,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| plastic pizza tabletop holder/saver,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| shoe/footwear insoles,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| shoelaces,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| disposable absorbent pad,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| bandage,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| Band-Aid,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| cast (e.g. from broken foot),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| catheter,Place this item inside two plastic bags (double bag) and in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| catheter bag,Place this item inside two plastic bags (double bag) and in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| catheter line,Place this item inside two plastic bags (double bag) and in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| colostomy bag,Place this item inside two plastic bags (double bag) and in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| dialysis bag,Place this item inside two plastic bags (double bag) and in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| dialysis tube,Place this item inside two plastic bags (double bag) and in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| dialysis waste,Place this item inside two plastic bags (double bag) and in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| disposable apron (healthcare),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| disposable gown (healthcare),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| disposable face mask,Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| disposable pad (healthcare),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| disposable sheet (healthcare),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| gastric tube,Place this item inside two plastic bags (double bag) and in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| gauze,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| intravenous (IV) bag,Place this item inside two plastic bags (double bag) and in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| intravenous (IV) tubing,Place this item inside two plastic bags (double bag) and in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic air pillows (used for packaging/shipping),"The City does not accept this in its Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics), even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Keep this item for reuse or place it in the garbage.,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic inflatable pillows/pouches/cushioning (used for shipping),"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Keep this item for reuse or place it in the garbage.,,Garbage Bin | |
| nasal tube,Place this item inside two plastic bags (double bag) and in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| soiled dressing (healthcare),Place this item inside two plastic bags (double bag) and in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| splint (to support broken bone),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| dead deer,"If you find a dead animal, contact 311.",You can also make an appointment to bring dead animals to a Toronto Animal Shelter for disposal.,"If the dead animal is under a deck or porch, please call a private company for animal removal.",Not Accepted | |
| dead rodent,Do not touch the dead animal with your bare hands.,Wear gloves or use a plastic bag to pick it up and put inside two plastic bags (double bag). Then tie the bags closed and place in the garbage.,"Please do not contact 311 as small wild animal cadavers, whether on City or private property, will not be picked up by Toronto Animal Services.",Garbage Bin | |
| dead bird,Do not touch the dead animal with your bare hands.,Wear gloves or use a plastic bag to pick it up and put inside two plastic bags (double bag). Then tie the bags closed and place in the garbage.,"Please do not contact 311 as small wild animal cadavers, whether on City or private property, will not be picked up by Toronto Animal Services.",Garbage Bin | |
| dead mouse,Do not touch the dead animal with your bare hands.,Wear gloves or use a plastic bag to pick it up and put inside two plastic bags (double bag). Then tie the bags closed and place in the garbage.,"Please do not contact 311 as small wild animal cadavers, whether on City or private property, will not be picked up by Toronto Animal Services.",Garbage Bin | |
| dead rat,Do not touch the dead animal with your bare hands.,Wear gloves or use a plastic bag to pick it up and put inside two plastic bags (double bag). Then tie the bags closed and place in the garbage.,"Please do not contact 311 as small wild animal cadavers, whether on City or private property, will not be picked up by Toronto Animal Services.",Garbage Bin | |
| mug (broken),"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, cardboard, soft plastic, fabric) before placing in the Garbage Bin.",,,Garbage Bin | |
| adult diapers,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| almonds,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| animal bedding (organic),Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| animal droppings,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| baked goods,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| baking ingredients,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| baking supplies,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| barbecue/BBQ charcoal paper bags,"If lined with wax or plastic (can be revealed by ripping slowly), then place this item in the Garbage Bin.","Otherwise, place this empty item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| beef,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| bird feed,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| bird seed,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| bivalves,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| fish bones,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| meat bones/chicken bones,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| bread,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| brie cheese,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| brown kraft paper bags (food-soiled),"Remove any non-paper handles and components (e.g. ribbons, rope, grommets) and place those in the Garbage Bin.","If lined with plastic (can be revealed by ripping slowly), then place in the Garbage Bin.","Otherwise, place this item in the Green Bin.",Green Bin | |
| bun,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| burger,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| butter,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| cactus (including soil),Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| cake,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| candy,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| candy cane,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| cartilage,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| cashews,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| cat food,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| cellulose-lined paper bag,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| cereal,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| cheese,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| chicken,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| chicory,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| molded paper berry/produce boxes/baskets (unsoiled),Place empty and unsoiled item in the Blue Bin.,"If it is soiled with food, place it in the Green Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| Chinet paper plates/bowls (food-soiled),Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| chocolate,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| clam,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| clay kitty/cat litter,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| clay pet litter,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| coconuts,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| coffee grounds,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| condiments,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| cookie,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| corn bread,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| corn cob,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| corn husk,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| cornmeal,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| couscous,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| crab,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| cream,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| crust,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| cupcake,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| paper cupcake cups/wrappers,"If waxed or made of parchment paper, place in the Garbage Bin.","Otherwise, place this item in the Green Bin.",,Green Bin | |
| projectile flares (unused),This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the garbage, recycling (Blue Bin), organics (Green Bin) and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots. It will not be accepted as Household Hazardous Waste.",Contact the manufacturer for information on proper disposal.,Not Accepted | |
| curd,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| cut flowers,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| dairy product,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| indoor plant,"Place this item, including soil, in the Green Bin.",,,Green Bin | |
| Depends diapers,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| dessert,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| diapers/baby diapers/ disposable diapers,Place baby wipes in the Garbage Bin.,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,Green Bin | |
| diaper Genie bag,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| dips,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| dog bones,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| dog food,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| dog poo/cat poo,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| dog poop/cat poop,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| dog treat,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| dough,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| dried flowers,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| dried fruit,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| eggs,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| eggshells,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| boxes (from tissues),Remove plastic window and place it in the Garbage Bin.,"Place empty, flattened box in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| stone paper,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| scanners,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronic waste is also collected at Drop-Off Depots and Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| fish (raw and cooked),Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| flowers (real),Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| flower bouquet,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| food,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| food scraps,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| food waste,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| french fries,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| fries,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| paper takeout fries boxes (food-soiled),"If lined with wax or plastic (can be revealed by ripping slowly), then place this item in the Garbage Bin.","Otherwise, place this item in the Green Bin.",,Green Bin | |
| fruit,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| fruit core,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| fruit peels,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| fruit pit,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| fruit stone,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| grains,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| gravy,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| food grease/bacon grease/animal fat (large amount),"Never pour down the sink, drain or toilet because it can cause sewer backups in your home and neighbourhood.","Bring this item to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day in any container that has a lid, is securely closed and can be left behind.","For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| gristle,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| gruel,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| ham,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| herbs,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| honey,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| houseplants,"Place this item, including soil, in the Green Bin.",,,Green Bin | |
| ice cream,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| paper ice cream boxes/ ice cream cartons,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",,Garbage Bin | |
| incontinence pad,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| jam,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| jelly,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| kasha,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| kernels,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| kitty/cat litter (organic),Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| Kleenex,Place this item in the Green Bin.,"If soiled with chemicals such as cleaning products, place in the Garbage Bin.",,Green Bin | |
| kraft/brown paper towels,Place this item in the Green Bin.,"If soiled with chemicals such as cleaning products, place in the Garbage Bin.",,Green Bin | |
| lard,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| food leftovers,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| lettuce,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| lobster,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| loose leaf tea,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| margarine,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| maxi pads,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| mayonnaise,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| meat (raw and cooked),Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| Miracle Whip,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| molluscs,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| mozzarella,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| muffins,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| shards,"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. newspaper, cardboard, plastic, fabric) before placing in the Garbage Bin.",,,Garbage Bin | |
| paper muffin cups/wrappers,Place this item in the Green Bin.,"If waxed or made of parchment paper, place in the Garbage Bin.",,Green Bin | |
| mussels,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| noodles,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| nut shells,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| nuts,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| oatmeal,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| oats,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| orzo,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| oyster,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| Pampers,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| paper bags (food-soiled),"Remove any non-paper handles and components (e.g. ribbons, rope, grommets) and place those in the Garbage Bin.","If lined with plastic (can be revealed by ripping slowly), then place in the Garbage Bin.","Otherwise, place this item in the Green Bin.",Green Bin | |
| paper coffee filter,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| paper flour bags,"If item is soiled with food/beverage, place it in the Green Bin.","Otherwise, place this empty, unsoiled item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| paper takeout burger boxes (food-soiled),"If lined with wax or plastic (can be revealed by ripping slowly), then place this item in the Garbage Bin.","Otherwise, place this item in the Green Bin.",,Green Bin | |
| paper straw (without wax/plastic lining),Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| paper napkins,Place this item in the Green Bin.,"If soiled with chemicals such as cleaning products, place in the Garbage Bin.",,Green Bin | |
| paper plates (food-soiled)/food soiled paper,"If lined with wax or plastic (can be revealed by ripping slowly), then place this item in the Garbage Bin.","Otherwise, place this item in the Green Bin.",,Green Bin | |
| paper popcorn bag,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| paper takeout containers (food-soiled),"If lined with wax or plastic (can be revealed by ripping slowly), then place this item in the Garbage Bin.","Otherwise, place this item in the Green Bin.",,Green Bin | |
| paper towels,Place this item in the Green Bin.,"If soiled with chemicals such as cleaning products, place in the Garbage Bin.",,Green Bin | |
| pasta,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| pastry,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| peanut butter,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| peanuts,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| pecans,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| pencil shavings,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| phone charging cables/phone chargers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| pet food,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| pet litter,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| pet waste,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| pie,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| pistachios,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| pizza,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| pizza boxes (food-soiled),Remove any plastic pieces and place those in the Garbage Bin.,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,Green Bin | |
| plate scrapings,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| popcorn,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| pork,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| porridge,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| indoor potted plant,"Place this item, including soil, in the Green Bin.",,,Green Bin | |
| potting soil,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| poultry,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| produce,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| pudding,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| Pull-ups,Place baby wipes in the Garbage Bin.,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,Green Bin | |
| puppy training pad (paper),Place this paper item in the Green Bin.,Place plastic item in the Garbage Bin.,,Green Bin | |
| rawhide chews,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| rice,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| rinds,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| salad,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| salad dressing,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| sanitary liners (feminine/menstrual product),Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| sanitary napkins (feminine/menstrual product),Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| sauce,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| scallops,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| sea shells,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| seafood,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| seafood shells,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| seeds,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| semolina,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| paper serviettes,Place this item in the Green Bin.,"If soiled with chemicals such as cleaning products, place in the Garbage Bin.",,Green Bin | |
| shellfish,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| shortening,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| shrimp,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| snacks,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| snails,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| sour cream,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| spelt,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| spices,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| spread,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| steak,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| sugar,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| sweets,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| syrup,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| Tampax tampons,Place plastic wrapper and applicator in the Garbage Bin.,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,Green Bin | |
| tampons,Place plastic wrapper and applicator in the Garbage Bin.,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,Green Bin | |
| tart,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| tea,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| paper tea bags,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| tea leaves,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| disposable menstrual pads,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| facial tissues/tissue paper,Place this item in the Green Bin.,"If soiled with chemicals such as cleaning products, place in the Garbage Bin.",,Green Bin | |
| vegetables,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| vegetable peels,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| veggies,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| wheat,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| yogurt,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| windshield washer fluid,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| ant trap (unused),"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| caulk/caulking,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| caulking tube (not empty),"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| drywall compound (wet),"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| "2,4-D","This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| "2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid","This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| single-use battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| AA battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| AAA battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| acid,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| acrylic paints,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| adhesives (all types),"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| aerosol cans (not empty),"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| Ajax powder cleanser,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| alcohol,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| algaecide,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| alkaline-manganese battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| alkyd paints,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| "car battery/car batteries, automobile battery/automobile batteries","This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| automotive grease,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.","Bring this item to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day in any container that has a lid, is securely closed and can be left behind.","For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| acetone,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| baby oil,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| barbecue/BBQ propane tanks/cylinders,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), even if empty, and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| base (chemical compound),"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| black Styrofoam/black foam,Place in Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| bear spray,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| bleach,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| block fillers,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| blueprint ink,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| butane gas tanks,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), even if empty, and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| button cell battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| C battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| camping stove fuel,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| air conditioner (wall),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,Oversized Item | |
| car wax,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| carpet cleaner,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| laptop charging cables/laptop chargers,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| caustic chemicals,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| cell phone battery pack,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| canvas,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| chemicals,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| air conditioner (window),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,Oversized Item | |
| chlorine,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| chlorine puck,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| citronella oil,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| cleaners,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| Clorox bleach,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| felting needles,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, plastic, fabric) before placing this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| coal,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| coal oil,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| camping stove fuel canisters,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), even if empty, and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| cologne,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| compact fluorescent lights (CFL),These contain mercury and MUST be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste (HHW).,Take these to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days or a retailer that accepts lighting.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| fluorescent light tubes,These contain mercury and MUST be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Place in original box or bundle/tape together in groups of 8.,Take these to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days or a retailer that accepts lighting.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| compressed gas tanks (residential),"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), even if empty, and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| concrete paints,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| coolant filters,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| D battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| deck coatings,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| degreasers,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| denatured alcohol,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| Diazinon,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| diesel,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| diesel fuel filters,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| drain cleaners,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| Draino,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| driveway sealers,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| drywall paints,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| firecrackers (used/unused),Completely submerge fireworks in water and soak them overnight.,Wrap the soaked fireworks in a plastic bag (to keep them from drying out) and dispose in the Garbage Bin.,Dispose of fireworks in small quantities (up to 10 items).,Garbage Bin | |
| e-cigarettes,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| Easy-Off oven cleaner,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| eau de toilette,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| electronic cigarettes,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| acetylene cylinders,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), even if empty, and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| epoxy,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| ethylene glycol,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| fertilizers,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| fire extinguishers,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), even if empty, and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Ensure it has pin to lock handle and take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| flea powder,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| floor paints,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| fondue fuel,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| foundation sealers,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| fuels,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| garden chemicals,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| gas/gasoline,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.","Bring this item to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day in any container that has a lid, is securely closed and can be left behind.","For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| truck battery/batteries,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| gel ice packs,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| gel packs,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| glue,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| plastic hand sanitizer bottles (empty),"If container is not empty, check if the contents are Household Hazardous Waste and dispose of properly.",Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid, pump or sprayer on, in the Blue Bin (recycling).",Blue Bin | |
| "iPhone, Android phone, iPad","Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| hair dye/colour,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| hand sanitizer,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| hearing aid battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| helium tanks/cylinders,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), even if empty, and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| lye,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| herbicides,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| hot/cold packs,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| guns,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"If you find this item and it’s an emergency, call 911. If you’re turning it in, call the Toronto police non-emergency line at 416-808-2222. Do not take item to a police station.",,Not Accepted | |
| household batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| household cleaning products,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| household furnace fuel filters,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| hydrochloric acid,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| ice packs,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| insect repellents,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| insecticides,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| Javex bleach,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| kerosene,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| Krazy glue,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| lacquers,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| lacquer thinners,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| lamp oil,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| latex paints,"This Item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| lawn chemicals,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| lead acid battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| lighter fluid,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| liquid paper,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| firearms,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"If you find this item and it’s an emergency, call 911. If you’re turning it in, call the Toronto police non-emergency line at 416-808-2222. Do not take item to a police station.",,Not Accepted | |
| lubricants/lube,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| marine paints,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| masonry paints,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| mercury switch,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| mercury thermometer,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| mercury thermostat,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| mineral spirits,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| Miracle Grow,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW between 10 and 50 litres/kilograms, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment or condo building, pickup needs to be arranged by building staff.",HHW | |
| motor oil/car oil,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| "video game consoles, peripherals","Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| wireless adapters/transmitters,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| watch battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| motorcycle battery/batteries,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be placed in the Garbage Bin, Blue Bin or Green Bin.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| disinfectants,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| muriatic acid,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| nail polish,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| nail polish remover,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| naphtha,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| oil filters,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| single-use face mask,Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| oil paints,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| oil-based paints,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| oven cleaner,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| oxygen tanks/cylinders,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), even if empty, and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| masonry sealers,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| paints,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| floppy discs,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| paint strippers,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| paint thinners,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| paraffin oil,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| Peglyte,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| perfumes,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| perm solution,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| pesticides,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| nickel zinc (Ni-Zn) battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| petroleum,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| pH buffer solution,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| photographic chemicals,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| polyethylene glycol solution,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| swimming pool chemicals,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| portable cell phone charger,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| fluorescent light bulbs/fluorescent lightbulbs,These contain mercury and MUST be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste (HHW).,Take these to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days or a retailer that accepts lighting.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| gunpowder,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"If you find this item and it’s an emergency, call 911. If you’re turning it in, call the Toronto police non-emergency line at 416-808-2222. Do not take item to a police station.",,Not Accepted | |
| propane tanks/cylinders,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), even if empty, and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Refill or take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| melamine,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| propylene glycol,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| rat poison/mouse poison,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| rechargeable battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| roof sealers,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| roofing tar,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| Roundup weed & grass killer,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| sealants,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| shellac,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| shoe cream/polish,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| brake fluids,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| auto body fillers,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| silver oxide battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| solvents,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| USB flash drives/sticks,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| spray paints,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| stains,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| stain blocking paints,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| industrial aerosol paints,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| Super Glue,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| textured paints,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| turpentine,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| undercoat paints,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| urethane,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| vacuum tube,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| varnish,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| vehicle battery/batteries,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| vehicle engine antifreeze,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| vehicle engine coolants,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| water-based paints,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| WD-40,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| weed killers,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| weed sprays,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| white gas,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| whitener,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| alcohol-based aftershave,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| window/windshield de-icer,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| Wite-Out,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| wood finishing oils,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| insect repellent cans (empty),"If container is not empty, dispose of as Household Hazardous Waste.","Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid or sprayer on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| zinc air battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| zinc carbon battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| lighter (with fluid),"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| Zippo lighter (with fluid),"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| Bic lighter (with fluid),"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| anti-fungal creams,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| anti-bacterial creams,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| drugs,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| epinephrine auto injectors,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Put this item in a rigid and sealed container labeled 'needles' and take to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| epipen,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Put this item in a rigid and sealed container labeled 'needles' and take to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| hypodermic needle,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be placed in the Garbage Bin, Blue Bin or Green Bin.",Put this item in a rigid and sealed container labeled 'needles' and take to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| inhaler/puffer (not empty),"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| insulin pens,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Put this item in a rigid and sealed container labeled 'needles' and take to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| lancets,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Put this item in a rigid and sealed container labeled 'needles' and take to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| medical injectors,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Put this item in a rigid and sealed container labeled 'needles' and take to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| X-Acto knife/X-Acto blade/exacto knife/exacto blade/X Acto knife/X Acto blade,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, plastic, fabric) before placing in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| medicine/medication,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| needles (healthcare),"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be placed in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Put this item in a rigid and sealed container labeled 'needles' and take to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| pharmaceuticals,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| pills,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| prescription medications,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| ammonia-based cleaners,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| rubbing alcohol,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| medical sharps,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Put this item in a rigid and sealed container labeled 'needles' and take to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| supplements,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| syringes,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Put this item in a rigid and sealed container labeled 'needles' and take to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| Ventolin inhaler (not empty),"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| vitamins,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| over-the-counter medications,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to any pharmacy or one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| metal chairs,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,Metal | |
| microwave oven,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,Metal | |
| projectile flares (used),Completely submerge flares in water and soak them overnight.,Wrap the soaked flares in a plastic bag (to keep them from drying out) and dispose in the garbage.,Dispose of flares in small quantities (up to 10 items).,Garbage Bin | |
| metal sink,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.","If you live in a multi-residential building, please take this item to your building’s designated area for oversized items.",Oversized Item | |
| cast iron sink,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,Metal | |
| "dead unowned domestic animal/pet (e.g. dog, cat)","If you find a dead animal, contact 311. If found dead on private property, the animal needs to be bagged and placed at the curb for special pickup.",You can also make an appointment to bring dead animals to a Toronto Animal Shelter for disposal.,"If the dead animal is under a deck or porch, please call a private company for animal removal.",Not Accepted | |
| dead coyote,"If you find a dead animal, contact 311.",You can also make an appointment to bring dead animals to a Toronto Animal Shelter for disposal.,"If the dead animal is under a deck or porch, please call a private company for animal removal.",Not Accepted | |
| air conditioner (outdoor),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your garbage bin.",,Oversized item | |
| metal vanity,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,Metal | |
| metal fireplace,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,Metal | |
| fireplace grate,Place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,,Metal | |
| metal fireplace screen,Place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,,Metal | |
| wood burning stove,Place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,,Metal | |
| metal barrel,Place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,,Metal | |
| motor (small),Place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,,Metal | |
| furnace motor,Place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,,Metal | |
| metal range hood,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,Metal | |
| metal exhaust hood,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,Metal | |
| metal tire rim,Place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,,Metal | |
| dehumidifier,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.","If you live in a multi-residential building, please take this item to your building’s designated area for oversized items.",Oversized Item | |
| humidifier,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.","If you live in a multi-residential building, please take this item to your building’s designated area for oversized items.",Oversized Item | |
| electronic air cleaner/purifier,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.","If you live in a multi-residential building, please take this item to your building’s designated area for oversized items.",Oversized Item | |
| metal safe,Place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,,Metal | |
| barbecue/BBQ,Remove propane tank and dispose of it as Household Hazardous Waste.,"Remove any charcoal briquettes and place them in the garbage, after they have cooled.",Place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day. Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,Metal | |
| UV and germicidal light bulbs,This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Package to prevent breakage before drop off or Toxic Taxi pickup.,Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days or a retailer that accepts lighting.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| projector light bulbs,This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Package to prevent breakage before drop off or Toxic Taxi pickup.,Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days or a retailer that accepts lighting.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| oil-filled heater/radiator,Drain all oil and dispose of it as Household Hazardous Waste.,"Place this item at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,Metal | |
| snow blower/snowblower,Drain any gasoline/oil and dispose of it as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.,,Metal | |
| lawn mowers (gas),Drain all gasoline/oil and and dispose of it as Household Hazardous Waste.,"Place this item at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,Metal | |
| lawn mower (electric or push),Place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.,,,Metal | |
| metal table,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take apart if large/heavy and place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,Metal | |
| metal bed frame,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take apart and place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,Metal | |
| bed spring,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, break down, bundle and/or tie (if possible) item before placing it at the curb, 0.5 meters (2 feet) away from your garbage bin on your regular garbage collection day.",,Metal | |
| exercise machine,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take apart and place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,Metal | |
| treadmill,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take apart and place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,Metal | |
| stationary bike,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take apart if large/heavy and place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,Metal | |
| rowing machine,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take apart and place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,Metal | |
| ironing board,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Otherwise, remove and dispose of ironing board cover in garbage and place board out 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.","If you live in a multi-residential building, please take this item to your building’s designated area for oversized items.",Oversized Item | |
| metal coat racks,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take apart and place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,Metal | |
| filing cabinets,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place empty item 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,Metal | |
| baseboard heater,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from Garbage Bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for metal/oversized items.,Metal | |
| water pump,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.","If you live in a multi-residential building, please take this item to your building’s designated area for oversized items.",Oversized Item | |
| sewer pump,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.","If you live in a multi-residential building, please take this item to your building’s designated area for oversized items.",Oversized Item | |
| sump pump,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.","If you live in a multi-residential building, please take this item to your building’s designated area for oversized items.",Oversized Item | |
| laundry pump,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.","If you live in a multi-residential building, please take this item to your building’s designated area for oversized items.",Oversized Item | |
| heat pump,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.","If you live in a multi-residential building, please take this item to your building’s designated area for oversized items.",Oversized Item | |
| energy/heat exchanger,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.","If you live in a multi-residential building, please take this item to your building’s designated area for oversized items.",Oversized Item | |
| air compressor,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.","If you live in a multi-residential building, please take this item to your building’s designated area for oversized items.",Oversized Item | |
| metal wheelbarrow,"Place this empty item at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| metal shed (dismantled),"Break down, bundle and/or tie (if possible) item before placing it at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| metal swing set,"Break down, bundle and/or tie (if possible) item before placing it at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| hockey net frame,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.","If you live in a multi-residential building, please take this item to your building’s designated area for oversized items.",Oversized Item | |
| metal mailbox,"Place this empty item at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| rototiller,"Place this item at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| metal satellite dish,"Place this item at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| antenna tower,This item is not collected curbside.,Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depot. Please note disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| metal weight,"Place this item at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| metal cooler,"Place this empty item at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| metal shovel,"Place this item at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| metal snow shovel,"Place this item at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| refrigerator,"Remove door and place it with this appliance at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| fridge,"Remove door and place it with this appliance at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| bar fridge,"Remove door and place it with this appliance at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| large metal household appliance,"Remove door and place it with this appliance at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| stove,"Remove door and place it with this appliance at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| oven,"Remove door and place it with this appliance at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| washing machine,"Remove door and place it with this appliance at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| washer,"Remove door and place it with this appliance at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| dryer,"Remove door and place it with this appliance at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| clothes dryer,"Remove door and place it with this appliance at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| dishwasher,"Remove door and place it with this appliance at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| freezer,"Remove door and place it with this appliance at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Metal | |
| isopropyl alcohol,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| urea formaldehyde insulation,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,It is not collected at the curb and cannot be dropped off at a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day.,Please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.,Not Accepted | |
| cardboard (waxed),Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| canoe,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating or selling this item.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| reusable face mask,Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| contact cement thinners,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| cassette/tape players/recorders,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, set item out on the ground on garbage collection day 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronic waste is also collected at Drop-Off Depots and Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| power tools (with non-removable batteries),"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| carbon monoxide alarms/detectors (with non-removable batteries),"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| road flares (used),Completely submerge flares in water and soak them overnight.,Wrap soaked flares in a plastic bag (to keep them from drying out) and dispose in the garbage.,Dispose of flares in small quantities (up to 10 items).,Garbage Bin | |
| road flares (unused),This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the garbage, recycling (Blue Bin), organics (Green Bin) and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots. It will not be accepted as Household Hazardous Waste.",Contact the manufacturer for information on proper disposal.,Not Accepted | |
| ammunition,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"If you find this item and it’s an emergency, call 911. If you’re turning it in, call the Toronto police non-emergency line at 416-808-2222. Do not take item to a police station.",,Not Accepted | |
| shrapnel,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| bullets,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"If you find this item and it’s an emergency, call 911. If you’re turning it in, call the Toronto police non-emergency line at 416-808-2222. Do not take item to a police station.",,Not Accepted | |
| bullet shells,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"If you find this item and it’s an emergency, call 911. If you’re turning it in, call the Toronto police non-emergency line at 416-808-2222. Do not take item to a police station.",,Not Accepted | |
| projectiles,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",Contact the manufacturer for information on proper disposal.,Not Accepted | |
| scuba dive tanks,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| cellulose nitrate films,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| fungicides,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| dirt,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| sod,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| fill,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| grass,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| sand,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| soil (large amount),"Soil from excavation, landscaping, etc. is not accepted by the City of Toronto. Only small amounts of soil from indoor plants can be placed in the Green Bin (organics).",Please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.,,Not Accepted | |
| rocks,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| gravel,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| patio stones,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| paving stones,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| cement,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| grout,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| cement powder,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| stucco,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| mortar,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| clay pipe,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| marble slab,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| asphalt,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| cinder block,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| concrete pieces,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| concrete block,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| concrete sink,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| concrete tub,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| concrete laundry tub,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| pool heater,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| pool pump,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| bricks,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,Make arrangements with a private company specializing in handling this type of waste.,,Not Accepted | |
| asbestos,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| home generator (power backup),This item is not collected at the curbside or accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.,,Not Accepted | |
| polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs),This item is not collected at the curbside or accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.,,Not Accepted | |
| telephone pole,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| tent trailer,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| vending machine,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| welding tank,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| diving board,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| pool table,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| billiard table,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| snooker table,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| electric bike/e-bike battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| piano,This item is not collected at the curbside or is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or at Community Environment Days.,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| organ (instrument),This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| oil tank (full or partially full),This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| vehicle tank (full or empty),This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| gas tank (full or empty),This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",Make arrangements with a private company specializing in handling this type of waste.,Not Accepted | |
| diesel tank (full or empty),This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| vehicle propane tank (full or empty),This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",,Not Accepted | |
| boat,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating or selling this item.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| motorized personal transporter,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating or selling this item.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| Sea-Doo,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating or selling this item.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| Ski-Doo,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating or selling this item.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| Jet Ski,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating or selling this item.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| snowmobile,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating or selling this item.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| motorcycle,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating or selling this item.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| scooter,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating or selling this item.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers/components,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| electric bike/e-bike,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating or selling this item.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| Segway,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating or selling this item.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| golf cart,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating or selling this item.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| plastic car parts,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots.",Please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.,Not Accepted | |
| pickup truck cabs/caps/toppers,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating or selling this item.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| truck,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating or selling this item.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| speaker docking stations,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| webcams,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| dead animal (large),"If you find a dead animal, contact 311. If on private property, bag skunks/raccoons/unowned domestic animals for pickup (coyotes/deer don't need to be).","If the dead animal is under a deck or porch, please call a private company for animal removal.",,Not Accepted | |
| carcass (large),"If you find a dead animal, contact 311. If on private property, bag skunks/raccoons/unowned domestic animals for pickup (coyotes/deer don't need to be).","If the dead animal is under a deck or porch, please call a private company for animal removal.",,Not Accepted | |
| plastic paint bag (empty),Bags that still have paint (more than a thin layer) must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this empty item in the garbage.,,Garbage Bin | |
| shattered glass,"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. newspaper, cardboard, plastic, fabric) before placing in the Garbage Bin.",,,Garbage Bin | |
| dead raccoon,"If you find a dead animal, contact 311. If found dead on private property, the animal needs to be bagged and placed at the curb for special pickup.",You can also make an appointment to bring dead animals to a Toronto Animal Shelter for disposal.,"If the dead animal is under a deck or porch, please call a private company for animal removal.",Not Accepted | |
| tree stump,"Tree limbs, trunks and stumps are not collected or accepted at the City's Drop-Off Depots if the diameter of the wood exceeds 7.5 cm (3 inches).","If items exceed this size, please make arrangements with a private company specializing in handling this type of waste.",,Not Accepted | |
| large branch,"Tree limbs, trunks and stumps are not collected or accepted at the City's Drop-Off Depots if the diameter of the wood exceeds 7.5 cm (3 inches).","If items exceed this size, please make arrangements with a private company specializing in handling this type of waste.",,Not Accepted | |
| tree,"Tree limbs, trunks and stumps are not collected or accepted at the City's Drop-Off Depots if the diameter of the wood exceeds 7.5 cm (3 inches).","If items exceed this size, please make arrangements with a private company specializing in handling this type of waste.",,Not Accepted | |
| tree trunk,"Tree limbs, trunks and stumps are not collected or accepted at the City's Drop-Off Depots if the diameter of the wood exceeds 7.5 cm (3 inches).","If items exceed this size, please make arrangements with a private company specializing in handling this type of waste.",,Not Accepted | |
| election signs (any material),Election candidates are responsible for removing signs within 72 hours following the day of an election. Please contact the candidate if your sign is not removed.,The City offers election sign recycling services at designated Drop-Off Depots for a month following an election.,"At any other time, place signs made of any material (including corrugated plastic, plastic sleeves and paperboard) and wooden stakes in the garbage. Metal supports can be brought to select Drop-Off Depots as scrap metal.",Garbage Bin | |
| grass clippings,Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,,Not Accepted | |
| thatch,Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,,Not Accepted | |
| large/tall/floor mirror (intact),"Consider donating reusable items. Please wrap item with cardboard, thick paper, fabric or bubble wrap to prevent breakage during collection.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| plastic drums,Containers with hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| plastic pails (>20 L),Place empty item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| aquarium,"Consider donating reusable items. Please wrap item with cardboard, thick paper, fabric or bubble wrap to prevent breakage during collection.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| bicycle/bike,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,Residents of apartments/condos should take this item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| art/photo frame with glass pane (intact),"Consider donating reusable items. Please wrap item with cardboard, thick paper, fabric or bubble wrap to prevent breakage during collection.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| motor vehicles,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",,Not Accepted | |
| snowboard,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| golf clubs/golf irons,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| office chairs,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| golf putters,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| one piece toilet,"Place toilet tank and bowl at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Oversized Item | |
| linoleum flooring,Tie into rolls measuring no longer than 1.2 metres (4 ft) and weighing less than 20 kilograms (44 lbs).,,,Oversized Item | |
| rugs/area rugs,"Tie into rolls measuring no longer than 1.2 m (4 ft) and weighing less than 20 kg (44 lbs). If this item is infested with bed bugs or other pests, wrap it in plastic.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| floor mats,"Tie into rolls measuring no longer than 1.2 m (4 ft) and weighing less than 20 kg (44 lbs). If this item is infested with bed bugs or other pests, wrap it in plastic.",,,Oversized Item | |
| rubber mats,Tie into rolls measuring no longer than 1.2 metres (4 ft) and weighing less than 20 kilograms (44 lbs).,,,Oversized Item | |
| carpets,"Tie into rolls measuring no longer than 1.2 m (4 ft) and weighing less than 20 kg (44 lbs). If this item is infested with bed bugs or other pests, wrap it in plastic.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| flooring underlayment,Tie into rolls measuring no longer than 1.2 metres (4 ft) and weighing less than 20 kilograms (44 lbs).,,,Oversized Item | |
| easels,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| underpadding (for carpets/rugs),Please tie into rolls measuring no longer than 1.2 metres (4 ft) and weighing less than 20 kilograms (44 lbs).,,,Oversized Item | |
| "dead domestic animal/pet (e.g. dog, cat)",Contact a veterinary clinic or Toronto Animal Shelters (416-338-PAWS) to discuss disposal options.,,,Not Accepted | |
| furniture,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.","If this item is infested with bed bugs or other pests, take the item apart (if possible) and wrap it in plastic before setting out for collection.",,Oversized Item | |
| bench,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| stools,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| wicker furniture,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| bed frames,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| mattress (matress),"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,"If this item is infested with bed bugs or other pests, take the item apart (if possible) and wrap it in plastic before setting out for collection.",Oversized Item | |
| box spring/boxspring,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.","If this item is infested with bed bugs or other pests, take the item apart (if possible) and wrap it in plastic before setting out for collection.",,Oversized Item | |
| sofa bed mattress,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.","If this item is infested with bed bugs or other pests, take the item apart (if possible) and wrap it in plastic before setting out for collection.",,Oversized Item | |
| sofa,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.","If this item is infested with bed bugs or other pests, take the item apart (if possible) and wrap it in plastic before setting out for collection.",,Oversized Item | |
| couch,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.","If this item is infested with bed bugs or other pests, take the item apart (if possible) and wrap it in plastic before setting out for collection.",,Oversized Item | |
| storage trunks,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| recliner,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.","If this item is infested with bed bugs or other pests, take the item apart (if possible) and wrap it in plastic before setting out for collection.",,Oversized Item | |
| wooden chairs,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| plastic chairs,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| armchair,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.","If this item is infested with bed bugs or other pests, take the item apart (if possible) and wrap it in plastic before setting out for collection.",,Oversized Item | |
| glass furniture,"Consider donating reusable items. Please wrap item with cardboard, thick paper, fabric or bubble wrap to prevent breakage during collection.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| La-Z-Boy/Lazy Boy recliner,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.","If this item is infested with bed bugs or other pests, take the item apart (if possible) and wrap it in plastic before setting out for collection.",,Oversized Item | |
| bean bag/beanbag chair,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.","If this item is infested with bed bugs or other pests, take the item apart (if possible) and wrap it in plastic before setting out for collection.",,Oversized Item | |
| explosives,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,"If you find this item and it’s an emergency, call 911. If you’re turning it in, call the Toronto police non-emergency line at 416-808-2222. Do not take item to a police station.",,Not Accepted | |
| dressers,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take item apart if large/heavy and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| desks,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take item apart if large/heavy and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| tables,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take item apart if large/heavy and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| glass table/top (intact),"Consider donating reusable items. Please wrap item with cardboard, thick paper, fabric or bubble wrap to prevent breakage during collection.","When setting out for collection, label item GLASS and place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| crib,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take item apart if large/heavy and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| stroller/pram,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take item apart and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| baby stroller,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take item apart and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| baby carriage,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take item apart and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| child seat,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take item apart and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| baby car seat/booster seat/booster car seat,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,Oversized Item | |
| unknown compressed gas cylinders,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,Please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.,,Not Accepted | |
| futon,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,"If this item is infested with bed bugs or other pests, take the item apart (if possible) and wrap it in plastic before setting out for collection.",Oversized Item | |
| foam mattress topper,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,"If this item is infested with bed bugs or other pests, take the item apart (if possible) and wrap it in plastic before setting out for collection.",Oversized Item | |
| sofa bed,"Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,"If this item is infested with bed bugs or other pests, take the item apart (if possible) and wrap it in plastic before setting out for collection.",Oversized Item | |
| laundry basket,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place empty item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| clothes basket,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place empty item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| hamper,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place empty item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| sewing machine,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| vacuum cleaner,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| carpet steamer,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| water softener,"Place this empty item at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Oversized Item | |
| furnace oil tanks,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,Please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.,,Not Accepted | |
| floor fans,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.","If you live in a multi-residential building, please take this item to your building’s designated area for oversized items.",Oversized Item | |
| ceiling fans,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| baby/toddler gate,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Residents of apartments/condos should take this item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| light ballasts with PCBs,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,Please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.,,Not Accepted | |
| luggage/baggage/suitcase,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Place this empty item at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Residents of apartments/condos should take this item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| Wi-Fi light bulbs,This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Package to prevent breakage before drop off or Toxic Taxi pickup.,Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days or a retailer that accepts lighting.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| leaf blower,Drain any gasoline/oil and dispose of it as Household Hazardous Waste.,"Place this item at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,Oversized Item | |
| personal shopping cart/trolley/buggy,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this empty item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Residents of apartments/condos should take this item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| water cooler refrigeration base,"Place this item at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,,Oversized Item | |
| water/food/picnic coolers (large),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| light ballasts without PCBs,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage | |
| popcorn cart,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place this empty item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,Oversized Item | |
| Christmas tree (artificial/fake),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place tree without any bags, tinsel, ornaments, nails, tree skirts and stands 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| "docking stations for laptops, phones etc.","Consider donating reusable items. Otherwise, place in a clear plastic bag or open cardboard box and on the ground 0.5 m (2 ft) from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take electronics to their building’s drop-off area.,Electronics can also be taken to Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Electronic Waste | |
| wheelchair/wheel chair,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| ping pong table,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, take apart and place at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,Oversized Item | |
| air hockey table,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,Oversized Item | |
| storage bins,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| storage totes,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| milk crate,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| chalk boards,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| white boards,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| bulletin boards,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| workbench/work bench,Take item apart if large/heavy and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| lawn furniture,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Alternatively, place item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metres (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.","Take apart or separate large heavy items, so that they are manageable.",Oversized Item | |
| patio furniture,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| patio umbrella,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| patio table,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| patio chairs,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| fence,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| plastic shed (dismantled),Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| rain barrels (empty),Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| backyard composters (empty),Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| ladders,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",,Oversized Item | |
| step ladders,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| lawn rollers,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| lawn drums,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| picnic table,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take item apart if large/heavy and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",,Oversized Item | |
| plastic swing set,Take item apart if large/heavy and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| plastic slide,Take item apart if large/heavy and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| plastic pool slide,Take item apart if large/heavy and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| key fobs,Remove batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| baby swing,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| splash pool,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| children's pool,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| plastic swimming pool,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| trampoline,Take item apart if large/heavy and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| ceramic sink,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| plastic sink,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| porcelain sink,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| plastic laundry sink,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| plastic laundry tub,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| hockey sticks,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| skis,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| air fryers/airfryers,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| ski poles,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| coat rack,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take item apart if large/heavy and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| broom,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| mop,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| cabinets,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take item apart if large/heavy and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| shelf,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| shelves,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| cubbie,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| wardrobe,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| wooden shelf,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| glass shelf/shelves (intact),"Consider donating reusable items. Please wrap item with cardboard, thick paper, fabric or bubble wrap to prevent breakage during collection.","When setting out for collection, label item GLASS and place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| bookshelf/bookcase,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| shelving,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| wall unit,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| entertainment unit,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take item apart if large/heavy and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| hutch,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take item apart if large/heavy and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| glass cabinet/display case,"Consider donating reusable items. Please wrap item with cardboard, thick paper, fabric or bubble wrap to prevent breakage during collection.","When setting out for collection, label item GLASS and place 0.5 m (2 ft) away from garbage bin on collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| medicine cabinet,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take item apart if large/heavy and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| dog house,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| doghouse duct cleaning bags,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,It is not collected at the curb and cannot be dropped off at a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day.,Please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.,Not Accepted | |
| wine barrel,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| playpen,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, place folded item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,Oversized Item | |
| basketball stand (rim/pole/hoop),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,"Otherwise, take item apart and place 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.",,Oversized Item | |
| fan/air conditioner remote controls,Remove any batteries and dispose of them as Household Hazardous Waste.,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| generator/inverter (small),Drain all fuel and dispose of it as Household Hazardous Waste.,"Place this item at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",,Oversized Item | |
| pool filter,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| toilets,Separate toilet tank and bowl unless it is a one-piece toilet.,"Place toilet tank and bowl at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.","If possible, please remove any seats that are not ceramic/porcelain and place those in the Garbage Bin.",Oversized Item | |
| toilet bowl,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| toilet tank,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| sailboat/sailing vessel,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating or selling this item.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| bidet,Place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your garbage collection day.,,,Oversized Item | |
| outdoor garbage can/bin,"Place this item at your curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.","If you live in a multi-residential building, please take this item to your building’s designated area for oversized items.",,Oversized Item | |
| blue box,"Place FOR WASTE PICKUP sign on the container and set out on your scheduled garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| grey box (old paper recycling box),"Place FOR WASTE PICKUP sign on the container and set out on your scheduled garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| recycling box,"Place FOR WASTE PICKUP sign on the container and set out on your scheduled garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.",Apartment/condo residents should take item to their building’s designated area for oversized items.,,Oversized Item | |
| garland (real),Remove all decorations before placing this item out as Yard Waste.,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",,Yard Waste | |
| wreath (real),Remove all decorations before placing this item out as Yard Waste.,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",,Yard Waste | |
| outdoor plant,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| acorn,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",,,Yard Waste | |
| bark,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| bark chips,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| coco-fibre,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",,,Yard Waste | |
| coconut flower pot,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",,,Yard Waste | |
| corn stalks,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",,,Yard Waste | |
| crab apples,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",,,Yard Waste | |
| fallen fruit from trees,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",,,Yard Waste | |
| flower bulb,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",,,Yard Waste | |
| garden trimmings,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| hay,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",,,Yard Waste | |
| lawn chips,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| lawn edging (earth removed),"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| leaf,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| leaves,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| mulch,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| outdoor garden plant,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| peat moss flower pot,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",,,Yard Waste | |
| pine cone,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| pine needles,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| pinecone,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| plant bulb,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",,,Yard Waste | |
| small shrubs,"The maximum diameter of each branch is 7.5 cm (3""). For larger branches, make arrangements with a private company.","Securely tie in bundles no longer than 1.2 m (4'), no wider than 0.6 m (2') and no heavier than 20 kgs (44lbs).",,Yard Waste | |
| straw bales,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",,,Yard Waste | |
| weeds,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| windfall,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",,,Yard Waste | |
| wood chips,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| wood shavings,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| yard waste,Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,Place poisonous and invasive plants in your Garbage Bin.,,Yard Waste | |
| isopropanol,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| branches,"The maximum diameter of each branch is 7.5 cm (3""). For larger branches, make arrangements with a private company.","Securely tie in bundles no longer than 1.2 m (4'), no wider than 0.6 m (2') and no heavier than 20 kgs (44lbs).",,Yard Waste | |
| emerald ash borer beetle-infected wood,All wood waste impacted by the emerald ash borer beetle can be put to the curb as long as it does not exceed 7.5 cm (3 inches) in diameter.,"Securely tie in bundles no longer than 1.2 metres (4 feet), no wider than 0.6 metres (2 feet) and no heavier than 20 kgs (44 lbs).","If items exceed 7.5 cm (3 inches) in diameter, please make arrangements with a private company specializing in handling this type of waste.",Yard Waste | |
| garden brush,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| hedge clippings,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| hedge trimmings,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Leave grass clippings on your lawn; yard waste containing grass clippings or sod will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| tree limbs/tree branches,"The maximum diameter of each branch is 7.5 cm (3""). For larger branches, make arrangements with a private company.","Securely tie in bundles no longer than 1.2 m (4'), no wider than 0.6 m (2') and no heavier than 20 kgs (44lbs).",,Yard Waste | |
| tree trimmings,"The maximum diameter of each branch is 7.5 cm (3""). For larger branches, make arrangements with a private company.","Securely tie in bundles no longer than 1.2 m (4'), no wider than 0.6 m (2') and no heavier than 20 kgs (44lbs).",,Yard Waste | |
| twigs,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",Place poisonous and invasive plants in your Garbage Bin.,,Yard Waste | |
| gourd,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",,,Yard Waste | |
| jack-o-lantern,Remove candle and any other non-organic items before placing this item out as Yard Waste.,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.",,Yard Waste | |
| pumpkin,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag, yard waste bin, or any open top, rigid, reusable container with handles.","Alternatively, you may cut item in quarters and place the pieces in the Green Bin.",,Yard Waste | |
| marijuana,Dispose excess cannabis and plants as Yard Waste.,Place in Garbage Bin when Yard Waste collection is not available.,,Yard Waste | |
| cannabis,Dispose excess cannabis and plants as Yard Waste.,Place in Garbage Bin when Yard Waste collection is not available.,,Yard Waste | |
| sativa,Dispose excess cannabis and plants as Yard Waste.,Place in Garbage Bin when Yard Waste collection is not available.,,Yard Waste | |
| indicia,Dispose excess cannabis and plants as Yard Waste.,Place in Garbage Bin when Yard Waste collection is not available.,,Yard Waste | |
| weed (cannabis),Dispose excess cannabis and plants as Yard Waste.,Place in Garbage Bin when Yard Waste collection is not available.,,Yard Waste | |
| hemp,Dispose excess cannabis and plants as Yard Waste.,Place in Garbage Bin when Yard Waste collection is not available.,,Yard Waste | |
| hash,Dispose excess cannabis and plants as Yard Waste.,Place in Garbage when Yard Waste collection is not available.,,Yard Waste | |
| joint (cannabis),Dispose excess cannabis and plants as Yard Waste.,Place in Garbage Bin when Yard Waste collection is not available.,,Yard Waste | |
| reefer,Dispose excess cannabis and plants as Yard Waste.,Place in Garbage Bin when Yard Waste collection is not available.,,Yard Waste | |
| ganja,Dispose excess cannabis and plants as Yard Waste.,Place in Garbage Bin when Yard Waste collection is not available.,,Yard Waste | |
| herb (cannabis),Dispose excess cannabis and plants as Yard Waste.,Place in Garbage Bin when Yard Waste collection is not available.,,Yard Waste | |
| clown wig,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| wig,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| avocado peel & pit,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| avocado,Place this item in the Green Bin.,,,Green Bin | |
| paper airplane,"Place dirty, soiled paper in the Garbage Bin.",Place clean paper in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| hashish,Dispose excess cannabis and plants as Yard Waste.,Place in Garbage when Yard Waste collection is not available.,,Yard Waste | |
| contact lens blister packs,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic sheet protectors,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations.,Some items can also be dropped off for reuse at Community Environment Days.,"Alternatively, this item should be placed in the Garbage Bin.",Garbage Bin | |
| VHS tape/cassette cases,Place any black plastic and padded cases in the Garbage Bin.,Place all other empty plastic cases in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| "single-serve condiment (e.g. ketchup, mustard, soy sauce) packets",Place this empty item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| bicycle tire,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| boxboard cans,Remove any foil or plastic seals and place those in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| cardboard cocoa powder cans,Remove any foil or plastic seals and place those in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| cardboard raisins cans,Remove any foil or plastic seals and place those in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| bamboo toothbrush,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| bamboo wipes,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,Garbage Bin | |
| beeswax food wraps,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| cellulose sponge/dish cloth,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| compostable burger/sandwich wrapper,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| compostable dental floss,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| compostable fork/spoon/knife,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| compostable plastic cups/containers,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| compostable wipes,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,Garbage Bin | |
| corn-based plastic,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable” or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| loofah/luffa sponge,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| lyocell wipes,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,Garbage Bin | |
| omnidegradable paper/packaging,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| oxo-degradable plastic,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| paper container lined with PLA/bio-plastic,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| PLA (polylactide/polylactic acid),"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| plant/bio-based plastic,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| silk dental floss,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled “recyclable”, “compostable” or ""biodegradable"".",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| Tencel wipes,"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin bagged.,,Garbage Bin | |
| molded pulp vegetable trays,"If item is soiled with food/beverage, place it in the Green Bin.","Place this empty, unsoiled item in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| inflatable water tubes/toys,Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| "silicone items (e.g. baking mat, muffin cups, spatula, bowl covers)",Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic hair spray bottles (empty),"If container is not empty, check if the contents are Household Hazardous Waste and dispose of properly.",Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid/sprayer on, in the Blue Bin (recycling).",Blue Bin | |
| food grease/bacon grease/animal fat (small amount),"Never pour down the sink, drain or toilet because it can cause sewer backups in your home and neighbourhood.",Either leave it to harden or saturate with a paper towel and then place in the Green Bin (organics).,,Green Bin | |
| cell phone battery/batteries,"Batteries are Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be placed in the Garbage Bin, Blue Bin or Green Bin.","For safe storage, place used batteries back in packaging or cover the positive terminal with tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap many batteries together).","Take batteries to a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day. For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free pickup online or by calling 311.",HHW | |
| engine oil containers,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), even if empty, and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| freon cylinders,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| tin cans,"Empty and rinse item, then carefully place lid inside can and squeeze top to keep lid inside.",Place item in the Blue Bin.,,Blue Bin | |
| broken glass,"Wrap sharp edges with thick or multi-layered material (e.g. paper, cardboard, soft plastic, fabric) before placing in the Garbage Bin.","Broken glass from items that are accepted in the Blue Bin (e.g. jars, bottles) can be placed in the Blue Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| hydraulic fluid containers,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), even if empty, and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| motor oil bottles/jugs/containers,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), even if empty, and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| nitrogen cylinders,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), even if empty, and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| transmission fluid containers,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), even if empty, and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| wood sealers,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| xylene,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| anti-rust paints,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| automatic transmission filters,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| carbon dioxide cylinders/tanks (residential),"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), even if empty, and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| COVID-19 rapid test kits,"Place COVID-19 rapid at-home test kit materials (e.g. swab, solution tube, test device) in the garbage bagged.","Place paper (e.g. instructions, box) in the Blue Bin (recycling).",Businesses must contact a private company to dispose of this item. Some are listed on https://www.ontario.ca/page/safe-handling-and-management-rapid-antigen-covid-19-testing-waste.,Garbage Bin | |
| caustic soda,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| craft aerosol paints,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| deck paints,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| enamel paints,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| ethanol,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| floor coatings,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| methanol,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| methylene chloride,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| sodium hydroxide,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| stucco paints,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| toluene,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| wood preservatives,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| car/automobile,This item is not collected at the curbside and is not accepted at City of Toronto Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,Consider donating or selling this item.,"Alternatively, please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.",Not Accepted | |
| dead skunk,"If you find a dead animal, contact 311. If found dead on private property, the animal needs to be bagged and placed at the curb for special pickup.",You can also make an appointment to bring dead animals to a Toronto Animal Shelter for disposal.,"If the dead animal is under a deck or porch, please call a private company for animal removal.",Not Accepted | |
| dead opossum,"If you find a dead animal, contact 311. If found dead on private property, the animal needs to be bagged and placed at the curb for special pickup.",You can also make an appointment to bring dead animals to a Toronto Animal Shelter for disposal.,"If the dead animal is under a deck or porch, please call a private company for animal removal.",Not Accepted | |
| dead squirrel,Do not touch the dead animal with your bare hands.,Wear gloves or use a plastic bag to pick it up and put inside two plastic bags (double bag). Then tie the bags closed and place in the garbage.,"If you find the dead squirrel on City property (e.g. road, sidewalk, park) please contact 311 or double bag it and place it in the garbage.",Garbage Bin | |
| cigar,Place this extinguished and cooled item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| compostable coffee pods,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,"The City does not accept coffee pods in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if they are labelled recyclable or compostable.",Coffee pods can be returned to retailers/manufacturers that have take-back programs.,Garbage Bin | |
| paper cups (cone-shaped),"The City does not accept this item in its Blue Bin Recycling or Green Bin Organics programs, even if it is labelled recyclable, compostable or biodegradable.",Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,Garbage Bin | |
| plastic sticky notes,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| soy waxed paper,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| needles (sewing),Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the Garbage Bin.",,Garbage Bin | |
| bug spray cans (empty),"If container is not empty, dispose of as Household Hazardous Waste.","Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid or sprayer on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| plastic bug spray bottles (empty),"If container is not empty, check if the contents are Household Hazardous Waste and dispose of properly.",Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid or sprayer on, in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| plastic insect repellent bottles (empty),"If container is not empty, check if the contents are Household Hazardous Waste and dispose of properly.",Place any black and/or compostable plastic in the Garbage Bin.,"Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid, pump or sprayer on, in the Blue Bin.",Blue Bin | |
| sunscreen spray cans (empty),"If container is not empty, dispose of as Household Hazardous Waste.","Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid, pump or sprayer on, in the Blue Bin.",,Blue Bin | |
| black foam,Place this item in the garbage.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| "sports equipment (balls, gloves, racket/racquets etc.)",Consider donating reusable items to non-profit organizations or bringing to a Community Environment Day.,"Alternatively, place this item in the garbage.",,Garbage Bin | |
| automotive aerosol paints,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| pressurized gas cylinders,"This is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW), even if empty, and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| paper/hanging air fresheners,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| ring lights,Place this item in the Garbage Bin.,,,Garbage Bin | |
| headlamps,Consider donating reusable items.,"If battery-powered, remove battery and dispose of it as Household Hazardous Waste.",Place this item in the garbage.,Garbage Bin | |
| bike/bicycle lights,Consider donating reusable items.,"If battery-powered, remove battery and dispose of it as Household Hazardous Waste.",Place this item in the garbage.,Garbage Bin | |
| rhubarb leaves,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag or rigid open-top container (with an external height between 55 cm and 95 cm, with the exception of blue and grey boxes previously used for recycling).",Yard waste in plastic bags or cardboard boxes will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| leaves with powdery mildew,"Place this item in a kraft paper yard waste bag or rigid open-top container (with an external height between 55 cm and 95 cm, with the exception of blue/grey boxes previously used for recycling).",Yard waste in plastic bags or cardboard boxes will not be collected.,,Yard Waste | |
| placentas,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,Please contact a midwife or hospital to dispose of this item.,,Not Accepted | |
| indicator lights,This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW). Package to prevent breakage before drop off or Toxic Taxi pickup.,Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days or a retailer that accepts lighting.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| primer paints,"This item is Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling), Green Bin (organics), drain, toilet or sewer.",Take this item to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.,"For HHW from 10-50 L/kg, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup online or by calling 311. In an apartment/condo, building staff need to request pickup.",HHW | |
| blanket fibreglass insulation (in batts/rolls),This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| Blanket mineral (rock or slag) wool insulation (in batts/rolls),This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| foam board insulation,This item is not collected at curbside.,Take this item for disposal as garbage to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots. Disposal fees may apply.,,Depot | |
| loose/blown-in fibreglass insulation,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,It is not collected at the curb and cannot be dropped off at a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day.,Please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.,Not Accepted | |
| loose/blown-in mineral (rock or slag) wool insulation,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,It is not collected at the curb and cannot be dropped off at a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day.,Please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.,Not Accepted | |
| cellulose insulation,This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.,It is not collected at the curb and cannot be dropped off at a City Drop-Off Depot or Community Environment Day.,Please make arrangements with a private company to dispose of this item.,Not Accepted | |
| plastic laundry detergent containers,"Place this empty item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin (recycling).",,,Blue Bin | |
| metal laundry detergent containers,"Place this empty item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin (recycling).",,,Blue Bin | |
| plastic dish detergent containers,"Place this empty item, with lid on, in the Blue Bin (recycling).",,,Blue Bin |