Recycling and Waste Event Calendar
Oakville Special Waste Drop-off Day - September 28, 2024
Milton Special Waste Drop-off Day - October 26, 2024
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.