Waste Management Facilities
From September 20 until October 25, residents are invited to provide input on the 2021-2040 Long-term Waste Management Plan by visiting the virtual public engagement website DurhamWasteOpenHouse.ca.
Leaf and yard waste is no longer accepted at our waste management facilities. Please take advantage of the free curbside leaf and yard waste collection. Check your collection calendar for collection dates.
To remain operational, while ensuring the continued health and safety of both our employees and residents, we’ve implemented the following measures at our Waste Management Facilities (WMF):
- To limit on-site activity, the WMFs will be queueing vehicles and only allowing a small number of vehicles on-site at a time.
- WMFs are no longer accepting cash payments. VISA, MasterCard or debit only.
- Staff have discontinued issuing inbound customers with paper tickets for specialty items.
- Staff are practicing physical distancing and are requesting residents to do the same.
- Staff continue to wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
- The WMFs continues to receive daily cleaning and disinfecting. High volume touch and common areas are disinfected, with a special focus on the debit/credit machines.
- The WMFs have supplies to ensure cleanliness, including hand sanitizer and cleaning products.
- The WMFs are limiting the number of people on-site at one time.
- The WMFs are following all Health and Safety protocols and staff are provided daily Health and Safety updates, especially as it pertains to personal safety and handwashing.
- The WMFs have increased the distance of the Hazardous waste drop-off table between residents and staff.
- Residents will be required to show proof of residency when using our Waste Management Facilities.
- Leaf and yard waste is no longer accepted at our WMFs. Please take advantage of your free curbside leaf and yard waste collection services.
Hours and locations
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Oshawa Waste Management Facility |
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1640 Ritson Road North Hours of operation:
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Scugog Waste Management Facility |
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1623 Reach Street Hours of operation:
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Brock Waste Management Facility |
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C22480 Brock Sideroad #17 Hours of operation:
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Clarington Household Special Waste Depot |
| This location accepts only household hazardous waste. There is no charge for household hazardous waste disposal.
1998 Bowmanville Avenue Telephone: 905-623-4387 extension 6086 Hours of operation:
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Pickering Private Waste Disposal Facility |
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Only household hazardous waste is accepted free of charge on behalf of the Region. All other waste will be subject to the rates and hours posted by Miller Waste Durham. Miller Waste Durham Hours of operation:
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Site fees
Loads containing only free materials are free. Mixed loads containing both free and chargeable items are subject to payment for the entire weight of the mixed loads. Fees are as follows:
- $5 flat rate for loads up to 40 kilograms (88 pounds).
- $1 for every eight kilograms (17.6 pounds) greater than 40 kilograms (88 pounds).
- $125 per 1,000 kilograms.
Fill material (such as soil, dirt, brick, gravel, rubble, sand, cement and concrete)
- $250 per 1,000 kilograms
Payment options include VISA, MasterCard, or debit. No cash, cheques or accounts are accepted.
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Your vehicle will cross weigh scales both entering and exiting. Please obey all traffic signals and signs. When you enter, tell the scale house staff the type of materials you have to dispose. Staff will direct you to the correct drop-off locations. At the exit scale, staff will inform you of the cost. |
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| Accepted materials |
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Residents dropping off a boat or other watercraft must ensure all fluids (gas, oil, coolant, etc.), flares, fuel and oil filters are removed. Remove the fuel tank from the boat whenever possible. If you cannot provide physical evidence there are no hazardous fluids on the boat, the boat will not be accepted. Removing these items protects the safety of staff and prevents environmental contamination.
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Free materials |
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Loads containing only these materials are free:
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Household hazardous waste
Do not put household hazardous waste (HHW) in your garbage. Drop off HHW at a waste management facility for free. When dropping off this waste:
- Never mix substances.
- Keep materials in their original container or in a well-marked container.
- All containers should be securely sealed.
- Securely pack materials in your vehicle to prevent spills.
View our Clarington Household Special Waste Depot video.
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| Unacceptable materials |
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| Additional HHW Drop-Off Locations |
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Visit these websites for more information and retail HHW drop-off locations: |
Paint Reuse Centre
A paint reuse centre is run to encourage the reuse of paints and stains. It is located at the Oshawa Waste Management Facility. Drop off or pick up good re-usable paints and stains for free.
Election Sign Recycling
Durham Region's Sign Recycling program provides election candidates the opportunity to recycle dedicated loads of corrugated plastic signs free of charge.
Wooden stakes, wire mounts, nylon zip ties, metal rings and staples must be removed from signs before delivering to the waste management facility.
Please note that loads of acceptable signs delivered mixed with other waste materials are subject to the regular disposal fee.
Candidates who are considering future campaigns are encouraged to retain their signs for reuse.
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