100 John West Way, Aurora, Ontario, Canada, L4G 6J1

Waste & Recycling Collection

[ppm:alt id=1757] 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.

New addition to the Blue Box Program

York Region staff have identified Spiral Wound Containers as a viable material to add to the list of acceptable Blue Box items. Spiral Wound Containers are cylindrical containers comprised of a paperboard body, steel base, and optional plastic lid - a typical example is the Pillsbury Dough package.

If you have any questions or concerns about this addition please email EnvironmentalServices@york.ca or call 1-877-449-9675 ext. 3000.

Expansion of collection points for Used Cooking Oil

The cooking oil recycling program is now available at McCleary Court CEC and all four of the Region's Household Hazardous Waste depots. The cooking oil recycling program is for York Region residents only; cooking oil will not be accepted from businesses. Cooking oil must be placed in a tightly-sealed container, less than 4 litres in size. Solidified animal fat is not accepted for cooking oil recycling. However, it can be placed in the Green Bin. Cooking oil collected from residents will be recycled into biodiesel. Elgin Mills does not accept cooking oil.

If you have any questions about the cooking oil program please email

EnvironmentalServices@york.ca or call 1-877-449-9675 ext. 3000.

Green for Life Environmental Corporation

Turtle Island Recycling Corporation, the Town's garbage and recycling contractor, has recently been purchased by GFL

(Green for Life) Environmental Corporation. Over time, residents will notice that collection vehicles will bear the GFL logo and colours. Residents can expect to enjoy the same excellent customer service that they currently receive.

For further information or questions, please contact the Town's Waste and Recycling line at
905-727-3123 ext. 3447.

The Regional Municipality of York, in partnership with our local municipal partners, is developing the SM4RT Living Plan, also known as the Integrated Waste Management Master Plan: www.sm4rtliving.ca

My-waste App

Check out the Waste & Recycling calendar for more information on the Town of Aurora’s free my-waste app. It’s an easy, convenient way to quickly access information about recycling and garbage. Also, check out the QR’s codes in the calendar to quickly access our website and my-waste app.

Get your My-waste App

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
Construction and demolition waste
Public drop-off depots
What goes where? Sorting guidelines

Municipal Initiatives Links:

Illegal dumping

Downloads:

2013 Community and Waste Management Calendar
Recycling and Waste Collection Route Map

Who to Call:

Collection Inquiries
Phone: 1-866-421-5625 (Green for Life)
Email: auroracs@gflenv.com

Metal Item Recycling & Bulky Item Pick-up
Phone: 1-866-421-5625 (Green for Life)
Email: YorkCS@turtleislandrecycling.com

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

Hazardous Materials
Phone: 1-877-449-9675 ext. 3000