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Recycling and Waste Events and Resources

Recycling and Waste Events and Resources

Recycling and Waste Event Calendar

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.

Reminder: You can also drop off household hazardous waste and electronics year-round at the Halton Waste Management Site.

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 seven 120-litre containers (or equivalent) of compost per household.  Proof of residency required.

What should I bring?

  • Shovels - residents are responsible for shovelling their own compost
  • Containers or bags - yard waste bags or reusable containers

Staff will be accepting non-perishable food donations for food banks in Halton. Cash donations for food banks accepted by credit or debit only.

Workshops

Halton offers waste education workshops to school, youth, adult, 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. 

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

Promotion and 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).

Halton Waste Management Site Tours

Schools and community groups are invited to visit the Halton Waste Management Site (HWMS) for a free guided tour to see first hand how Halton Region successfully manages waste while promoting sustainability through the principles of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

Whether you're bringing a classroom of eager learners or an interested community organization, we welcome groups of all sizes. However, for larger groups, arrangements for transportation via bus must be made by the respective school or community group.

Our knowledgeable tour guides will lead you through the innovative processes employed at HWMS, offering valuable insights into waste reduction strategies and recycling initiatives.

  • Participants 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

Tours are available by appointment only. Please contact us to schedule a visit:

wmaccess@halton.ca

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.

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