Halton Region offers waste management services that make it easy and convenient to manage your household waste. This fall, I encourage you to explore the services and events offered to you. By participating in programs such as the Blue Box, Green Cart and Yard Waste collection, we can help minimize community waste.
Yard waste reminders
Our seasonal yard waste program will continue through the fall until the second week of December. Here are some tips on how to properly dispose of your yard waste:
Use paper yard waste bags or rigid reusable containers with a yellow yard waste label for curbside collection.
Tie brush in bundles no larger than 2 m x 1 m (6 ft x 3 ft) wide, with branches a maximum of 7.5 cm (3 inches) in diameter.
Do not place grass, sod and dirt in your yard waste. It is beneficial to leave the clippings on your grass as it provides valuable nutrients to your lawn.
Do not place plastic pots in your yard waste. Completely remove dirt from black plastic plant pots and trays and place in your recycling.
Did you know…
- Paper towels go in the Green Cart for composting.
- Plastic and glass containers should be rinsed and dried before recycling.
- Milk and juice cartons go in the Blue Box for recycling.
- Polystyrene (Styrofoam) goes in the garbage.
If you’re unsure about where to place an item for curbside collection, use our
sorting guide to find out how to properly dispose of your household and yard waste items.
Upcoming events
Special Waste Drop-off Days!
Conveniently dispose of household hazardous waste and electronics at our Special Waste Drop-off Day events!
| Saturday, September 16 |
Saturday, September 30 |
Saturday, October 28
|
| Halton Hills |
Oakville |
Milton |
Robert C. Austin
Operations Centre
|
Sheridan College |
Woodbine Mohawk
Race Track
|
11620 Trafalgar Road
|
1430 Trafalgar Road
|
9430 Guelph Line
|
| 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
9 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
Fall Compost Giveaway!
Residents are also invited to pick up high-quality compost at the Fall Compost Giveaway
on
September 23 at the Halton Waste Management Site.
Please bring your own shovel and up to seven bags or containers. Find more information on our
Recycling & Waste Events and Resources webpage.
Stay connected on waste management
Keep up-to-date on Halton’s waste management programs and services by visiting halton.ca/waste or signing up to receive regular collection reminders and waste tips.
You can also:
Keeping our community clean takes a team effort. By working together, we help keep Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire.