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Waste & Recycling Overview

Thank you Aurora, for demonstrating your care for the environment, not just in our beautiful town, but also in the surrounding communities. Your ongoing participation in the many new environmental initiatives and green practices that we have introduced has resulted in substantial reductions in the amount and cost of waste.

"Recycle your unwanted electronics" event
Unwanted electronics may be dropped off at Cardinal Carter Catholic High School's parking lot, located at 210 Bloomington Road West in Aurora on Saturday, September 25th, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Please find below important contact information, as well as links to more information about Recycling and Waste Collection in the Town of Aurora.

Recycling and Waste Collection Links:

 Basic Collection Information
 Blue Box Recycling
 Green Bin Composting
 Backyard Composting
 Yard Waste
 Tire Recycling
 Glass and Sharp Objects
 Electronic Equipment Recycling
 Environmentally Sensitive Material / Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)
 Metal Item Recycling and Bulky Item Pick-up
 Christmas Tree Collection
 Public Drop-off Depots
 What Goes Where? Sorting Guidelines

Municipal Initiatives Links:

 Bullfrog Power™
 Illegal Dumping

Downloads:

 2010 Recycling and Waste Collection Calendar
 2010 Recycling and Waste Collection Route Map

Who to Call:

Collection Inquiries
Phone: 1-866-421-5625 (Turtle Island)
Email: YorkCS@turtleislandrecycling.com

Other Waste Management Questions/Concerns
Phone: 905-727-3123 ext. 3447

Hazardous Materials
Phone: 1-877-464-9675