Learn more about election sign recycling in Durham Region.
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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Port Perry 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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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 have both free and chargeable items. You have to pay for the entire weight of mixed loads. The fees are:
- $5 flat rate for loads up to 40 kilograms (88 pounds).
- $1 for every eight kilograms (17.6 pounds) greater than 42 kilograms (92 pounds).
- $125 per 1,000 kilograms.
You can pay the fees by VISA, MasterCard, cash or debit. No 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 tell you how much to pay. |
| Material limits per day |
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| Accepted materials |
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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.
| Common household hazardous waste |
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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
We run a Paint Reuse Centre to encourage the reuse of paints and stains. It is 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 candidates, residents and local municipalities the opportunity to recycle dedicated loads of signs free of charge. This does not include signs found in violation of By-Law #76-2017. Signs may be dropped off at any of Durham Region's three waste management facilities.
Acceptable signs include all election signs and any other temporary signs made from corrugated plastic, plastic film or paperboard. Wooden stakes and wire mounts are also accepted.
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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