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Recycling & Waste Events and Resources

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Learn about Halton Waste Management Site events, workshops, tours and additional resources.

Recycling and Waste Event Calendar

May
06
Compost Giveaway - May 6, 2024
Monday, May 06, 2024
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM · 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton (Google map) · Free to Halton Residents. Proof of residency required.
Learn more about Compost Giveaway - May 6, 2024
May
07
Compost Giveaway - May 7, 2024
Tuesday, May 07, 2024
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM · 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton (Google map) · Free to Halton Residents. Proof of residency required.
Learn more about Compost Giveaway - May 7, 2024
May
08
Compost Giveaway - May 8, 2024
Wednesday, May 08, 2024
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM · 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton (Google map) · Free to Halton Residents. Proof of residency required.
Learn more about Compost Giveaway - May 8, 2024
May
09
Compost Giveaway - May 9, 2024
Thursday, May 09, 2024
8:00 AM - 4:30 AM · 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton (Google map) · Free to Halton Residents. Proof of residency required.
Learn more about Compost Giveaway - May 9, 2024
May
10
Compost Giveaway - May 10, 2024
Friday, May 10, 2024
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM · 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton (Google map) · Free to Halton Residents. Proof of residency required.
Learn more about Compost Giveaway - May 10, 2024
May
11
Compost Giveaway - May 11, 2024
Saturday, May 11, 2024
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM · 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton (Google map) · Free to Halton Residents. Proof of residency required.
Learn more about Compost Giveaway - May 11, 2024
May
12
Compost Giveaway - May 12, 2024
Sunday, May 12, 2024
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM · 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton (Google map) · Free to Halton Residents. Proof of residency required.
Learn more about Compost Giveaway - May 12, 2024
Jun
01
Georgetown Special Waste Drop-off Day - June 1, 2024
Jun
22
Burlington Special Waste Drop-off Day - June 22, 2024
Sep
14
Compost Giveaway - September 14, 2024
Saturday, September 14, 2024
8:00 AM - 4:30 PM · 5400 Regional Road 25, Milton (Google map) · Free to Halton Residents. Proof of residency required.
Learn more about Compost Giveaway - September 14, 2024
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Recycling and Waste Events

Special waste drop-off days

 

To make the recycling of household hazardous waste and electronic waste more convenient for residents, Halton Region holds Special Waste Drop-off Days throughout the year. Special Waste Drop-off Days are for Halton residents only. No commercial waste is accepted.

Compost giveaway

 

Collected yard waste and leaves are processed into nutrient-rich, natural compost. In the spring and fall, Halton residents are invited to our complimentary compost giveaway at the Halton Waste Management Site. Residents may pick up the equivalent of seven bags of compost per household. Proof of residency required.

What should I bring?

  • Shovels - residents are responsible for shovelling and bagging their own compost
  • Containers or bags - yard waste bags, garbage bags, reusable containers, pick-up bed or trailer for hauling

Staff will be accepting non-perishable food donations for food banks in Halton. Cash donations will not be accepted at this time.

Workshops

Halton offers waste education workshops to schools, youth, service, cultural and religious clubs and organizations, as well as businesses to learn about the 3 Rs - Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. To book a free workshop for a community group or school, fill out and submit the workshop request form. 

Promotion & Education Material

To order posters or other promotional material for your school or community group please fill out the Promotional Material order form (PDF file).

Community

  • For all ages and groups
  • Approximately 45 minutes long
  • Workshops provided through video conferencing until further notice
  • Waste reduction ideas
  • Waste management processes (collection, recycling, landfilling, and end use)

Elementary School

  • Approximately 30 minutes long
  • Workshops provided through video conferencing until further notice
  • Learn how waste is recycled, composted, or sent to landfill
  • How to pack a litter-less lunch
  • How to reduce waste

Secondary School

  • Approximately 45 minutes long
  • Workshops provided through video conferencing until further notice
  • Learn about issues in waste management
  • Recycling process, composting, landfill operations
  • Promote recycling in high school

Halton Waste Management Site Tours

  • Students must remain on the school bus for the tour (bus arranged by school or community group)
  • 45 minutes in length
  • Guided by a HWMS staff member
  • See and learn about:
    • The Container Station
    • Household Hazardous Waste Depot
    • Reuse Depot
    • Yard Waste Composting Facility
    • Blue Box and Green Cart Transfer Station
    • Gas Collection Facility
    • Landfill Tipping Face and large machines

To book a free guided tour of the Halton Waste Management Site, contact us or call 311.

Waste collection for community events

Halton Region can provide waste collection tools and assistance to ensure recycling and organic material generated at community events are diverted from the landfill.

Thank you!

Thank you Halton residents for your waste diversion efforts! Through your participation in Halton’s Blue Box, Green Cart and other waste diversion programs, the Halton Waste Management Site celebrated 25 years of service in 2017. The landfill is now projected to remain open until the year 2044 – over 30 years longer than expected!

See how you can take advantage of additional services and educational opportunities organized by Halton Waste Management.

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