Waste Management Facilities

The Region is currently drafting a 20-year Waste Plan based on the vision and objectives approved by Council in January. This brief survey will help us understand what you think are important areas for the targets and actions being developed to achieve our objectives.

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

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.

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.

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 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 must be removed from the signs and are also accepted for recycling.

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.