Electronics Collection – Expanded service
Toronto is now expanding services for multi-residential buildings to make it even easier for residents to get rid of
unwanted electronics and ensure these items are recycled and kept out of landfill sites.
Changes to the Multi-Residential Billing System and Solid Waste Rates
City Council adopted report PW34.3, “
Proposed New Multi-residential Billing System and Rate Structure for Bulk Collection Customers”
during the July 6-7 and 8 2010 Council session.
As part of adopting PW34.3, City Council enacted By-law 844.29 which amends, City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges to revise the volume-based solid waste rate for multi-residential customers receiving bulk collection services. Your waste bill under the new rate structure is more transparent, easy to understand and simplifies the reconciliation of the customers lift records with the City’s waste bill. In addition, the fees associated with the City of Toronto municipal collection service are exempt from H.S.T.
To estimate your waste bill go to our garbage rate calculator.
Letter to Property Manager(s) and Property Owner(s).
Potential closing of garbage chutes at selected
multi-residential buildings
Toronto City Council has approved a new program that allows multi-residential buildings to close their garbage chutes if they meet certain criteria as part of an overall waste diversion plan for the dwelling. This program is only for those multi-residential buildings who receive City of Toronto collection services.
Learn more about this program and download the Application Package.
It’s dangerous to put empty propane tanks in recycling or garbage
Propane tanks or canisters of any size - small camping canisters, small and large BBQ tanks and helium tanks - should never be put in with your recycling or garbage and must be disposed of properly. Even when empty, these tanks are considered dangerous hazardous waste.
Please take all propane and helium tanks to the
City’s Drop-off Depots or to
a
Community Environment Day.
See the new ad campaign.
2010 Recycling Calendar
This
free calendar (PDF) was delivered to all apartments and condominiums via Canada Post in December 2009.
If you would like copies to distribute to new tenants, please contact
311@toronto.ca or call 311.
Biodegradable plastic packaging and bags present recycling challenges
The majority of Ontario municipalities, including the City of Toronto, do not want biodegradable plastic packaging, including biodegradable plastic bags, in their recycling or organics programs for a number of reasons. They belong in the garbage. Read further about the
challenges biodegradable products present.
3Rs Ambassador Volunteer Program
The 3Rs Ambassador Volunteer Program is looking for volunteers who are interested in promoting the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) as a way to reduce waste. If you are a resident of an apartment or condo and would like to help your neighbours, through an education and outreach program, think about volunteering. View program and volunteer information.
Hold on! The Blue Bin won't accept just anything
We all want to recycle all we can, but some plastics and metals can't go in the Blue Bin. If you don't recycle properly, we can't either. Learn the ins and outs from the top 10 Bin sins ads. To learn even more about what to do with your waste materials, visit our new online search tool.
Reducing starts with reusing
Think more, about using less. It's simple. When you leave the house, bring a refillable container for water or coffee and when shopping, bring reusable bags and look for items with less packaging. See the City's new packaging reduction ads.
Need help - got
questions?
Email us:
311@toronto.ca or call 311.
