2018 Curbside Waste

Collection Guide

Be a good sortUse the Waste Wizard or the free Guelph Waste app to find out what goes in each cart

Don't miss your collection dayVisit guelph.ca/waste to fi nd out your collection day and week, and to sign up for weekly reminders by email, text or phone.

No internet access? Call 519-767-0598 for help.

Once you know your collection week, refer to the Week A or Week B collection calendar in this guide.

Cart set outGreen (organics)Blue (recyclables) Grey (garbage)

Collected weekly

» The green cart is collected at the curb every week.

Collected biweekly Collected biweekly

» The blue and grey carts are collected every other week—one week, you’ll put the green and blue carts at the curb; the next week, the green and grey carts.Collection Time

All carts must be at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on your collection day.

Why does it matter? Your collection can occur any time after 6:30 a.m. and may vary from week to week.

All carts must be removed from the curb by 7 p.m. on your collection day.

Curbside waste collection

Use certi� ed compostable bags or paper bags. Contents can also be loose.

Why does it matter? Only these types of bags break down into compost at Guelph’s Organic Waste Processing Facility.

Do not use bags. Contents must be loose.

Why does it matter? If the contents are in bags, the material cannot be recycled.

Use clear bags only. Do not double bag or place � lled bags inside another bag. Contents can also be loose.

Why does it matter? Although the material ends up in landfi ll, we regularly audit the carts to check for non-compliant and hazardous items. Clear bags allow us to see what’s inside.

6:30 a.m.

Cart placement at the curb

Waste not picked up? Not collected in your carts

Taking out your waste

1. ParkPlace your carts about 30 cm (1 foot) from the curb for collection. You can also place individual carts on opposite sides of your driveway.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)Never place HHW in your carts. Drop it off , free of charge, at the HHW Depot at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre (WRIC)—Gate 3. For residential use only. Items include:

» medical needles and syringes » propane cylinders » fl uorescent bulbs and tubes » aerosol cans (empty or full) » batteries

» paint » medication » cleaners and chemicals » motor oil and gasoline

Limited daily drop-o� quantities apply.

3. SpaceAllow 1 metre clearance on all sides of each cart and 5 metres clearance above the cart—away from obstacles such as trees, parked cars, power poles, awnings, utility boxes and fences.

4. UnlatchUnlatch the green cart lid.

2. PointPoint the arrow on the lid toward the street.

» Ensure carts are properly sorted and you’re using the right bags.

» Carts must be at the curb by 6:30 a.m. » Ensure carts are not too full, so the lids

can fully close. » Do not stuff items inside. Overstuff ed

carts may not empty completely.

» Bags or items beside or on top of your carts will not be collected.

» During the winter, place carts on a shovelled area of the snowbank or in the mouth of your driveway.

» Flatten and place all cardboard inside the blue cart.

Large itemsBring large items such as furniture and appliances to the WRIC for disposal or use the Bulky Item Collection Program or participate in a Goods Exchange weekend.

Construction and demolition wasteBring construction and demolition waste to the WRIC for disposal. Fees may apply. Examples include:

Other items not collected in your cartsRefer to the Waste Management By-law-19199 for a complete list.

Examples include:

» tires » automotive part(s): more than 5 kg or 11 lbs » rock, stones or gravel » tree branches: more than 5 cm or 2 in.

in diameter

» infectious medical waste » fl esh or tissue from any animal » animal carcass, with the exception

of food waste

For more information about accepted items and fees, and to use the Waste Wizard tool, visit guelph.ca/waste.

» carpet and under pad

» concrete/rubble

» drywall and plaster » shingles » insulation

» scrap metal » wood

One metre apart

Do not place carts on sidewalks or walkways. Keep sidewalks accessible.

Be a good sortGrey (garbage)

Dairy products

Food scraps• Coffee filters/grounds• Eggshells• Oils (solidified)• Spices• Tea bags

Fruits and vegetables

Grain products

House plants and �owers

Leaf and yard waste

Glass bottles and jars

Metal » Cans » Aluminum foil and plates

Milk and juice cartons

Clothes hangers (metal/plastic)

Co�ee cups/pods

Diapers and hygiene products

Blue (recyclables)

Sharp objects such as broken glass, non-fluorescent bulbs, razors, blades and knives, should be placed in a small cardboard box, taped securely, and labelled “SHARP OBJECTS.” Medical needles and lancets must be brought to the Household Hazardous Waste Depot.

Meat and �sh • Bones and skin

Nuts, legumes and seeds

Pet waste• Pet feces and kitty litter can

be placed in the green or grey cart

Other• Paper towels/tissues• Paper soiled with food• Sawdust (no wood pieces or

pressure treated wood)

Paper » All types

(i.e. white, coloured, glossy and matte)

» Shredded paper (in a separate clear plastic bag)

» Books (spines and hard cover removed)

» Cardboard and pizza boxes » Toilet paper/paper towel rolls

Did you know the City conducts random audits of waste carts?If your waste isn’t sorted properly, it may not be collected. Use the Waste Wizard tool at guelph.ca/waste to �nd out what goes where.

Use clear bags only. Do not double bag or place �lled bags inside another bag. Contents can also be loose.

Do not use bags. Contents must be loose. All containers must be empty.

Plastic » Bottles, containers,

tubs and lids (all numbers)

» Plant pots, trays and flats

Keep Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) out of your carts.

Drop it o�—free of charge—at the HHW Depot.

Items include: medical needles and syringes, propane cylinders, �uorescent bulbs and tubes, aerosol cans, batteries, paint, medication, cleaners and chemicals, and motor oil and gasoline. Limited daily drop-o� quantities apply.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)

Dryer lint

Non-�uorescent light bulbs

Plastic bags (empty)

String, rope, wire and cords

Styrofoam

Non-infectious medical tubes and bags (in a separate clear plastic bag)

Plastic food wrapping • Chip bags• Candy wrappers• Saran Wrap

Waxed Cups

Green (organics) Use certi�ed compostable bags or paper bags. Contents can also be loose. All plastics and elastics must be removed.

6:30 a.m.

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F SJanuary February March April 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 77 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 1414 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 2121 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 2828 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30

May June July 1 August1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 1113 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 1820 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 2527 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31

September 1 October 1 November December 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 22 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 29 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 2930 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31

Week A

Organics (green) and garbage (grey)

Organics (green) and recyclables (blue)

Designated holiday. No curbside collection. Collection is one day later for the remainder of the week.

All carts must be at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on your collection day.

2018 Waste Collection CalendarVisit guelph.ca/waste to �nd out your collection day and to sign up for weekly reminders, or call 519-767-0598.

S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F S S M T W T F SJanuary February March April 1

1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 77 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 1414 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 2121 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 2828 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30

May June July 1 August1 2 3 4 5 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4

6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 1113 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 1820 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 2527 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31 26 27 28 29 30 31

September 1 October 1 November December 1

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 9 10 11 12 13 14 1516 17 18 19 20 21 22 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 29 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 23 24 25 26 27 28 2930 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 30 31

Designated holiday. No curbside collection. Collection is one day later for the remainder of the week.

Week B

6:30 a.m.

All carts must be at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on your collection day.

2018 Waste Collection CalendarVisit guelph.ca/waste to �nd out your collection day and to sign up for weekly reminders, or call 519-767-0598.

Organics (green) and garbage (grey)

Organics (green) and recyclables (blue)

Yard WasteYou have several options for yard waste disposal:

» Curbside collection (visit guelph.ca/waste for collection dates and details)

» Drop it off at the WRIC » Top up your green cart with yard waste » Try backyard composting or leave grass clippings and

mulched leaves on the lawn

Free Recycling ProgramsDrop off the following items—free of charge—at the WRIC:

» Electronic waste (e.g. TVs, computers, cell phones) » Cloth and fabric items (e.g. clothes, shoes, purses, towels) » Blue cart recyclables » Cardboard » Prescription eyeglasses » Scrap metal » Electrical cords and

decorative lights

CompostersBackyard composters can be purchased from the WRIC Administration Office.

Special programs and services

Cart ExchangesSchedule a curbside cart exchange by calling 519-767-0598. There is a $35 exchange fee per cart to cover the cost of delivery and cleaning.

Large ItemsFurniture, appliances and other large items can be brought to the WRIC or picked up at the curb; fees apply. Call 519-767-0598 to schedule a curbside pick-up.

Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)HHW can be dropped off—free of charge—at the HHW Depot at the WRIC. Items include:

NEW Con�dential paper shreddingBring con�dential papers to the WRIC for free shredding and recycling. For residential purposes only.

Paint+ Reuse ProgramThis seasonal program (April 17–October 20, 2018) allows you to pick up used paint, stains, motor oil, antifreeze and cleaning products, free of charge, from the HHW Depot at the WRIC, Gate 3. Inventory varies.

ReCycle Bike Reuse ProgramThis year-round program allows you to donate and pick up previously-owned bicycles—free of charge. Pick-up limit of two bicycles per resident per year. Inventory varies.

Guelph Waste appGet personalized waste information, collection day reminders and sorting tips with the free Guelph Waste app. Sign up at guelph.ca/waste or download the mobile app today.

Goods ExchangeTwice a year (May 18–21 and August 31–September 3, 2018) these Goods Exchange weekends allow you to exchange reusable household items with the Guelph community. Just leave it at the curb and label the item(s) as “FREE”.

Food WasteAbout 40 per cent of the food we throw out is still good to eat. Did you know you can eat foods after the best-before date has passed? The food is still safe to eat but may have lost only a fraction of its freshness or flavour.

For more information about these programs, visit guelph.ca/waste.

» medical needles and syringes

» propane cylinders » fluorescent bulbs

and tubes » aerosol cans (empty or full)

» batteries » paint » medication » cleaners and chemicals » motor oil and gasoline

Limited daily drop-o� quantities apply.

Several of these programs and services are available at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre (WRIC). See back of Guide for site location and hours of operation.

Administration o�ce

Location110 Dunlop Drive, Guelph

Hours of operation Public Drop-o� (Gate 1) Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m. Closed Sunday and holidays

Avoid peak times. Saturdays and Mondays are the busiest days; 9:30-10:30 a.m. and 3-4:30 p.m. are busy during weekdays.

Household Hazardous Waste Depot (Gate 3)(Including the ReCycle Bike Reuse and seasonal Paint+ Reuse programs)

Tuesday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Closed Sunday, Monday and holidays

Administration O�ce(Including composter sales)

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed weekends and holidays

Waste Resource Innovation Centre

Accessible formats available by calling 519-767-0598 or TTY 519-826-9771.

The Waste Resource Innovation Centre (WRIC) is Guelph’s one-stop solution for dropping off your recyclable and non-recyclable materials, yard waste and household hazardous waste.

Gate 2 is for commercial traffic only. To access the Administration Office, watch for the sign and use the entrance after Gate 1.

Help keep our roads safe; secure your cargo: » Tie items down » Cover with a tarp and fasten » Don’t overload your trailer or vehicle

For more information 519-767-0598 waste@guelph.ca guelph.ca/waste