What’s Inside:Collection Calendar ...................................................................................... p.1-6Collection Requirements .................................................................................. p. 7What is Recyclable? ........................................................................................... p. 8Leaf and Yard Compost Site and Leaf Collection ...................................... p. 9Household Hazardous and Special Waste ................................................... p. 10Donation, Re-use, and Recycle Partners .................................................... p. 11Waste Management Transfer Station .......................................................... p. 12Backyard Composting ..................................................................................... p. 13Waste Collection Calendar Dates to Remember.......................................... p. 14Collection Days Map ................................................................. p. 15, Back Cover

Questions? SolidWaste@brockville.com or 613-342-8772 ext. 3220www.brockville.com/SolidWaste

2019/2020 Waste Collection Calendar

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Collection Requirements• All waste & recycling must be set out at the curb between 5:00am and 7:00am on the day of collection only. Any uncollected wastes and containers must be removed from the curb by 8:00pm that night.• Residents are allowed ONE bag of garbage (26” x 36”) per collection per week. Any additional regular bags, bundles, or small items (under 50lbs) must each have a $3 bag tag attached in order to be collected.• Large items (such as couches, dressers, chairs, mattresses, box springs, tables, etc.) must have a $10 large item tag attached in order to be collected. Please write your address on the tag. There may be a delay between your regular waste and your large item being collected, but it will all be done on your collection day.

• Bag tags and large item tags can be purchased from:

• If your waste was not collected, the waste collectors will leave a red sticker indicating why it was not collected. Please look for this sticker if your waste was left behind.

○ City Hall ○ Metro ○ Superstore ○ Canadian Tire

○ Home Hardware ○ Gord Watts Municipal Centre ○ Quickie Convenience stores

• Please ensure that your garbage is secure from wind and pests as much as possible. This includes avoiding early set-outs and using a can with a removable lid, if necessary.

Garbage bags & cans must weigh less than 22.6 kg or 50 lbs. in order to be collected.

- Contracted Curbside Collectors: GFLPhone: 613-342-9900

What’s Not Recyclable?

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What is Recyclable?Recycling can be CO-MINGLED, meaning all plastics/metal/glass AND paper products can be placed together in the same recycling bin - no additional sorting required. Please ensure material is reasonably clean. If garbage is found in recycling it can be refused.

Empty plastic containers, including plastics #1-7Glass containers (Broken glass can be securely placed in a box, taped up, and placed beside your garbage bag with a note saying “Broken Glass”)Steel and aluminum cans, containers, pans and clean foilEmpty & dry paint cans, aerosol cans with lids off and jar lidsNewspaper, flyers, magazines and cataloguesSoft cover books, paper and clean boxesCorrugated cardboard (Must be folded/cut into bundles less than 30 inches (76 cm) in any dimension)

Styrofoam CeramicsFilm plastic (bags, shrink wrap) Windows and tempered glassToys Footwear & clothing (donate if possible)Pots/pans Oversized plastic pails, buckets, laundry basketsProducts with mixed materials Chip bags

Appliances Air conditioners DehumidifiersAuto parts Fuel tanks Pools & linersHazardous waste Propane tanks BathtubsElectronics (computers, TVs, radios, speakers, printers, etc.) Demolition, construction, and renovation materials (drywall, lumber, windows, doors, shingles, stones, bricks, tiles, cupboards, cabinets, etc.)Large metal items (can be brought to Waste Management for free or to a scrap metal recycler)

Recyclable

What’s Not Recyclable?

Items Not Accepted for Curbside Collection Pick Up

How do I dispose of these items?Some of these items require spe-cial disposal or may be brought to the Waste Management transfer station for a fee. Please contact beforehand. Sorted recyclable materials can be brought to Waste Management for free (see page 12 for more details about Waste Management). For infor-mation on other items listed, visit www.brockville.com/solidwaste

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Gord Watts Municipal Centre - 251 North Augusta Road Hours of Operation - 2019

Monday to Friday: April 8 – Aug. 30: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. Sept. 3 – Oct. 25: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Oct. 28 – Nov. 29: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (until site closes on Nov. 29, 2019)

Residents of Brockville are entitled to 2 wheelbarrows of compost for FREE per year. Residents are responsible to load and transport small quantities of compost by hand.

Material in plastic bags must be debagged and the bags removed from the site. Brush must be debagged. Leaves in paper bags are accepted without the need to debag. Grass clippings/sod/weeds/household organics/fruits & vegetables are not accepted.

Regulations & prices quoted are applicable at the time of printing and are subject to change during the calendar year. The City reserves the right to limit type or quantities of waste accepted, or of compost given or sold. Fall Curbside Leaf CollectionsIn addition to the compost site drop-off option, there will be two fall leaf collections in 2019 during the weeks of:

October 21st to the 25th, 2019November 11th to the 15th, 2019

Please use paper bags or reusable containers ONLY. Leaves in plastic bags of any kind will not be collected. Place the leaves out at the curb on your regular collection day NO LATER THAN 7:00 a.m. during these two weeks, as your leaves are collected in a separate truck and may be collected prior to your garbage and recycling.If using reusable containers please label that they contain leaves.

Site FeesTree Limbs, Brush, Hedge Trimmings (must be debagged):Car: $3 Trailer less than 10 feet in length: $6Truck, Van or SUV: $6Car & Trailer: $8Truck & Trailer: $11Trailer more than 10 feet in length: $20 Tandem wheels: $20Leaves: No charge

Compost SalesPickup/Van or Trailer: $25/load Pickup/Van & Trailer: $40/loadSingle axle dump: $100/loadTandem axle dump: $200/loadDump trucks loaded by City by appointment only to arrange call 613-342-8772 ext. 3220

Leaf & Yard Compost Site

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Household Hazardous and Special WasteExamples of Household Hazardous and Special Waste are car batteries, motor oil, lubricants, petroleum, antifreeze, herbicides & pesticides, aerosols, propane tanks, fluorescent lights, oil filters, prescription drugs, etc. When these products are disposed of in the garbage, poured on the ground or into drains, they are potentially very harmful to our health and the environment. These items should be delivered to a stewardship retailer, if possible, or the Municipal Household Hazardous Waste event on:

Saturday, September 7th, 2019, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.PLEASE NOTE: There is a NEW EVENT LOCATION this year. The drop-off event will be located on Crocker Crescent. Traffic will be one-way. Please enter from the north on Broome Road and turn right on Crocker Crescent ONLY and follow signage on event day.

The following businesses take back some materials that are considered hazardous wastes. They are partners of Product Care (www.productcare.org), Orange Drop (www.makethedrop.ca), or Health Product Stewardship (www.healthsteward.ca). Check their websites for more information and ALWAYS CALL AHEAD when dropping off material as quantities ARE limited.

Paints, Stains, BatteriesRONA Cashway, 550 Stewart Blvd., 613-342-8714

Prescription Medication, Needles/SyringesPharmasave, 173 King St. W., 613-345-3030 Shoppers Drug Mart, 126 King St. W., 613-345-1486 Shoppers Drug Mart, 2399 Parkedale Ave., 613-342-6701 Rexall Pharma Plus, 30 Pearl St. W., 613-342-2672 Brockville Medical Pharmacy, 100 Strowger Blvd., Unit 108, 613-498-1100

Empty Oil Containers, Oil Filters, AntifreezeBillings Automotive, 1536 Highway 2 W., 613-342-4000 City A-1 Radiator, 163 Perth St., 613-345-0311 Riverside Ford, 25 Eleanor St., 613-342-0234 Dave Pipe’s Auto, 3050 Jefferson Dr., 613-341-8882 Jiffy Auto Service, 500 Stewart Blvd., 613-342-1661

BatteriesIn addition to other participating businesses that accept batteries for recycling, the City of Brockville, in partnership with RMC, takes back all single-use and rechargeable batteries at the Public Library (23 Buell St.) and the Gord Watts Municipal Centre (251 North Augusta Rd.). No automotive batteries.

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Donation, Re-Use, and Recycle PartnersWhenever you are throwing something away, please consider re-use or donation options for anything still in good, usable condition. Many charities and thrift shops in the Brockville area accept donations of items that are in reasonable condition.

Second-hand Shops & Charitable OrganizationsPlease drop off donations during Open hours ONLY! Do not drop off items after hours or without permission!The Score, 125 Stewart Blvd., 613-345-5353Second Time Around, 2400 Parkedale Ave., 613-498-1985 May Court Thrift Shop, 75 King St. W., 613-342-2251 Habitat ReStore, 3037 County Rd. 29, 613-342-3521 Salvation Army, 181 King St. W., 613-342-1616 Hock Shop Canada, 358 Stewart Blvd., 613-345-2274Thrifty’s, 4505 Rowsome Rd., 613-341-7775

Please DO NOT drop off or leave donations at these locations without prior arrangements with the organizations, or without their knowledge. This can cause issues with removal and may be considered illegal dumping. Please always call ahead to confirm items accepted for donations. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Electronics Recycling CompaniesWaste Management, 1380 California Ave., 613-342-1081Eastern Independent Telecommunications, 100 Strowger Blvd., 613-342-9652 Habitat ReStore, 3037 County Rd. 29, 613-342-3521 Staples, 1000 Islands Mall, 613-498-2616 CompuSilv Computers, 144 Waltham Rd., Unit 4, 613-342-1377

Electronics Repair and Re-UseKinda Electronics, 176 King St. W., 613-342-9098 CompuSilv Computers, 144 Waltham Rd., Unit 4, 613-342-1377

Scrap Metal DealersZigman Metals, 700 Central Ave., 613-342-2929 Glenview Iron & Metal, 2411 Lyn Rd., 613-345-3263 Harold’s Demolition & Recycling, 36 Georgina St., 613-345-7618

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Waste Management Transfer StationResidents may bring additional waste, construction and demolition waste, electronics, recyclables, and some other items that are not accepted curbside to Waste Management. Please call ahead for materials accepted and fees that may apply.

1380 California Avenue, BrockvillePhone: 613-342-1081, ext. 22

Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• Fees: (Please call ahead for most recent fees)• Loads of up to 160 kg: Flat rate (call ahead for cost)• Recycling & Metals: FREE (please separate recyclables and remove plastic bags)• Non-refrigeration Appliances: FREE• Refrigeration Appliances (including air conditioners): Call ahead for fee

Other Private Waste Removal CompaniesIf your items cannot be recycled or donated, and will not be picked up curbside, you can call a private waste collector. Some are listed below:

Goodbye Junk, 613-342-8800 Just Junk, 1-888-586-5888

All Around Property Maintenance, 613-498-4977

Tire RecyclingMost locations that sell tires in Brockville are tire collectors and will take back tires to ensure that they are recycled. For more information on a location near you, please visit www.rpra.ca/tires and click on the “Find a Collection Site” link.

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Backyard CompostingComposting is nature’s way of recycling organic material such as leaves, garden, and food wastes into compost. Mature compost improves the soil condition of lawns and gardens by adding carbon to the soil and lessening the density of soil. It also helps soil to retain water longer. Plants and crops grown in a well-composted soil mix tend to have more resistance to plant diseases as well. Backyard composting can also reduce garbage set out at the curb by 25% or more.

You can build your own composter, or buy one at a retailer. In either case, it’s simply a matter of mixing the green and brown materials listed in the chart below and turning them in the composter to introduce air into the mix in order to keep odours down and the right kind of bacteria alive and feeding on the waste you put in the composter. Do not add meats or other animal products into a backyard composter and try to avoid too much wet (green) waste as this will cause odours. The ideal Carbon to Nitrogen (C:N) ratio for composting is 30:1. Check the City website or www.compost.org for more information on composting.

Gardens benefit greatly from the addition of compost.

A Community Garden was established in 2012 at the Gord Watts Municipal Centre using compost from the leaf collection program in Brockville. The compost produced meets provincial requirements for un-restricted use. For information on the Community Garden Brockville network contact: communitygarden@corptype.ca

Estimated Carbon-to-Nitrogen RatiosBrowns=High Carbon

C:N Greens=High Nitrogen

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Ashes, wood 25:1 Alfalfa 12:1

Cardboard, shredded

350:1 Clover 20:1

Corn stalks 75:1 Coffee grounds 20:1

Fruit waste 35:1 Food waste 20:1

Leaves 60:1 Garden waste 30:1

Newspaper, shredded

175:1 Grass clippings 20:1

Peanut shells 35:1 Hay 25:1

Pine needles 80:1 Manures 15:1

Sawdust 325:1 Seaweed 19:1

Straw 75:1 Vegetable scraps 25:1

Wood chips 400:1 Weeds 30:1

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Waste Collection Calendar Dates to Remember!

• Community Treasure Days: June 15th and September 14th, 2019 - The garage sale where everything is free! Leave any unwanted, but still useful, items at the curb by 9:00 a.m. Remove any uncollected treasures from the curb and cease collecting by 6:00 p.m. Please do not remove items from anyone’s property - only collect items from the curb.

• Municipal Household Hazardous Waste Day: Saturday, September 7th, 2019, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. - For residents of Brockville to drop off free-of-charge any hazardous materials generated from their individual households. PLEASE NOTE: There is a NEW EVENT LOCATION this year. The drop-off event will be located on Crocker Crescent. Traffic will be one-way. Please enter from the north on Broome Road and turn right on Crocker Crescent ONLY and follow signage on event day.

• Fall Leaf Collections: Week of October 21st to 25th, 2019 and November 11th to 15th, 2019 - Put out leaves for collection in paper bags or reusable containers ONLY before 7:00 a.m. on your regular collection day during these two weeks. Leaves in plastic bags will NOT be collected. • Christmas Tree Collection: January 6th to 10th, 2020 - Put your natural Christmas trees only out on your regular collection day during this week. Please remove ALL decorations, tinsel, tree stands, nails, wire, tree bags, etc. Trees taller than 6’ will not fit on the truck and must be cut in half (do not place on top of snowbanks).

Wintertime Collection Tips• In the wintertime, please remember that waste collection takes place from the roadside. Do not leave waste on your front lawn or steps, or behind snowbanks where it may be missed or unsafe/difficult to access. Please place it at the end of your cleared driveway or safely clear a spot in the snow for placement.• In cold weather, your recycling may get stuck in the bin while it’s being emptied. Try not to put recycling in the bin if it’s still wet from rinsing.

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Having trouble remembering collection dates? Download the FREE My Waste app or use the plug-in on our website at www.brockville.com/SolidWaste to set reminders, search instructions on disposing of items and more!

Questions? SolidWaste@brockville.com or 613-342-8772 ext. 3220www.brockville.com/SolidWaste