Item,Instruction_1,Instruction_2,Instruction_3,Category
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