Halton’s waste management programs and services make managing your household waste an easy and convenient part of your daily routine. In the coming weeks, our seasonal programs—such as yard waste collection and compost giveaways—will resume to help you sort and properly dispose of household materials. I would like to share some important reminders and waste tips as we head into the spring!
Yard waste collection resuming this April
Starting the week of April 4, yard waste collection will occur every other week on the same day as garbage in urban areas. Please use a paper yard waste bag or rigid container with a yellow yard waste sticker. As a reminder, grass clippings, sod and dirt do not go in your yard waste, and can be dropped off at the Halton Waste Management Site (user fees apply).
Compost giveaway
After a hiatus due to COVID-19, we will host a compost giveaway event later this spring at the Halton Waste Management Site. Remember to bring your own shovels and containers to collect high-quality compost for your garden, created from yard waste material collected in our community. Check our Waste Events and Resources page and Halton’s social media channels (Twitter (external link), Facebook (external link), Instagram (external link) for updates!
Help prevent wind-blown litter
We can all help keep our community clean and prevent materials from blowing away on windy days. On collection day, consider:
- putting materials at the curb by 7 a.m., not the night before;
- using a clear plastic bag for recyclables and not overfilling Blue Boxes;
- placing heavier recyclables on top of loose items; and
- ensuring all Green Cart materials are placed in a paper or Biodegradable Products Institute (BPI) certified bag that is tied or sealed, with the lid latch secured.
Never miss a collection day! Stay connected on waste management
You can easily stay 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 straight to your inbox. I also encourage you to:
- check your personalized collection schedule using our online calendar;
- use the Put Waste in Its Place sorting tool to learn how to properly dispose of items; and
- access our easy-to-use online forms when you need to:
- schedule a metal and appliance pickup;
- report a missed collection;
- order yard waste labels; or
- order garbage or diaper bag tags.
Reducing waste is a community effort that helps protect the natural environment and keep our community clean. Thank you for continuing to follow our curbside collection tips and putting waste in its place. Your efforts to reduce household waste help keep Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire.