2021Waste & Recycling Collection

Schedule and Map

Leaf & Yard Waste Collection - City Wide on Garbage Collection Day Hazardous Waste Drop Off White Good Collection Treasure Hunt Weekend Bi-Weekly Recycling Collection (refer to map)

2021 Collection Schedule

Download our waste and recycling app for your custom collection calendar, the latest information and collection reminders.

www.stratford.ca/recycling

If you require this document in an alternate format, please contact ksimpson@stratford.ca or call 519-271-0250 ext. 5279

Bi-Weekly Recycling Collection (refer to map)

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GARBAGE AND RECYCLINGCOLLECTION MAP-2021

Regular HoursDay Time

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturdays Nov. - March 9:00 a.m. - noon Saturdays April - Oct. 8:00 a.m. - noon

* After 4:00 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, loads will not be accepted to dump at the back of the landfill.

Holiday HoursDay Time

Statutory Holidays ClosedSundays Closed

Family & Remembrance 9:00 a.m. - noonChristmas Eve (Dec 24) 8:00 a.m. - noonNew Year’s Eve (Dec 31) 8:00 a.m. - noon

Hours of Operation

City of Stratford Landfill

DEBIT/CREDIT OR ACCOUNT ONLY.

Electronic Waste Recycling

Household Hazardous Waste

• Paints, varnish, solvents, caulking, glue• Fuels, antifreeze, brake fluid• Used motor oil & filters• Batteries (household, rechargeable, automotive)• Household cleaners (ie. bleach, oven cleaners)• Energy efficient bulbs, fluorescent tubes/bulbs• Needles in a puncture-proof container• Refillable and non-refillable propane tanks

Electronic waste is accepted at the City of Stratford landfill year round during regular hours.

Household hazardous waste is to be brought to the Rotary Complex (353 McCarthy Rd. W.) on designated Household Hazardous Waste Days

Accepted Materials:

• Computers, monitors, printers• Peripherals (keyboards, mice, cables)• Scanners, copiers, fax machines• VCRs, DVD players, video games

• Cell phones, telephones, answering machines

• TVs, speakers, home theatres

Examples of accepted materials:

2021 Household Hazardous Waste Dates• Saturday, May 29• Saturday, July 17• Saturday, September 25

Hours for all Household Hazardous Waste Days are

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Garbage Collection (Weekly)

Collected the third Monday of every month• Items that contain or have contained Freon require a white goods tag (fridges, freezers, dehumidifiers) • Non-Freon appliances (stoves, dishwashers, dryers)• Tags available at City Hall. Items containing Freon are not accepted at the landfill for drop off.

• All garbage placed for curbside collection must have a Bag Tag• Garbage may be placed out in three ways:

1. In plastic bags2. In garbage containers3. In tied bundles

• Bag Tags are to be wrapped around the neck of the bag or on the handle of the can

• LARGE ITEM tags available for items larger/heavier (ie. couch) • Large tags can be purchased at City Hall and Zehrs• Large item collection on regular garbage day with tag affixed

Set Out Bag/Container Capacity & Size Regulations Tag Requirements

Plastic Bag Up to 30 x 38 in. or 76 x 96 cm. 85 Litres maximum 22kg/50lbs 1 Tag

Plastic Grocery Bag Standard plastic grocery store bag with two handles 1/2 Tag - Cut Lengthwise

Rigid Container Up to 128 Litres maximum 22kg/50lbs 1 Tag Rigid Container 129 - 240 Litres “Carts Ahoy” 2 Tags

Blue Box Collection(Bi-Weekly)

Bag Tag Requirements

Where to Buy Bag Tags

Reasons for Missed Collection

White Goods

• Incorrect number of Bag Tags• Over weight ~ Garbage must be under 22kg/50lb • Garbage is overflowing ~ Garbage must be in line with the rim of container • Late ~ Set out before 8:00 a.m. on collection day

Acceptable Blue Box Items:

NOT Acceptable in the Blue Bin:

Newspaper/ Magazines

Paper Cores

Plastic Bottles

Cartons

Junk Mail

Moulded Pulp

HDPE Containers

Coffee Cups

Office Paper

Glass Bottles

Plastic Tubs/Lids

Paint/Aerosol Cans

Boxboard

Steel Cans

PET Clamshells

Small Plastics

Cardboard

Aluminum Cans

Plastic Bags

Planter Pots

Tags are available at a number of different locations, however, locations are subject to change throughout the year. Tags can be purchased at the following locations:• City Hall, East End Variety, Festival Variety, Petro Canada, Joe’s Variety, Mornington Variety, Mobil Gas Bar, Blowes

Stationary, Hallmark/Blowes in the mall, 7-Eleven, Video 99 and Convenience, Zehrs, Canadian Tire Gas Bar, Shell Station, Giant Tiger, Sobeys, Stratford Variety, Stratford Mini Mart, Esso, Ultramar, Burnside Agriplex

• Maximum volume = 128L can• Maximum weight = 22 kg (50 lbs)

• Maximum tied bundles: 4 feet length,less than 4 inches in diameter

Green Bin Collection(Weekly)

• Leaf and yard waste is collected during the weeks indicated -city wide on your garbage day

• Materials must be placed in clearly marked certified compostablebags, kraft paper bags or reusable containers with a Yard Wastelabel attached facing the road

• Yard Waste stickers are available at City Hall, 82 Erie St. (3rdfloor), and the landfill

• January 11 -15• April 26 - 30• May 24 - 28• June 14 - 18

• July 12 - 16• August 16 - 20• September 13 - 17• September 27 - October 1

• October 18 - 22• October 25 - 29• November 1 - 5• November 8 - 12• November 15 - 19

• Residents who wish to recycle any unwantedhousehold items can place them curbside on thedesignated weekends

• Items can be placed out at 4:00 p.m. onthe designated Friday

• Any items left must be removed from thecurb by 3:00 p.m. on the designated Sunday

What are Textiles? Textiles include clothing, footwear, outerwear, underwear, bedding, towels, curtains, toys and small appliances.

Donating your textiles is easy with year round FREE home pick up. Visit declutter.diabetes.ca or call 1-800-505-5525 to book a pick up. Materials can also be brought to the landfill and placed in the Textile Recycling Bin.

What happens when textiles are donated and collected?Items are sorted into categories for re-wear, reuse and recycling.

Even ripped, torn and stained items can be recycled in the bin or through pick up. Single shoes welcome too!

Recycling of textiles includes uses like insulation, rags and recycled fabrics.

Acceptable size and weight limits:

2021 Yard Waste Collection Weeks

2021 Treasure Hunt Dates

NOT Acceptable in the Green Bin:

Planter Pots

Leaf and Yard Waste

Textile Recycling

Treasure Hunt Weekends

• Fruits and Vegetables (cooked & raw)

• Butter, margarine, grease, cooking oil

• Cake, candy, cookies

• Coffee grounds, filters, tea bags

• Eggs and shells

• Herbs, spices

• Meat, fish and shellfish (including bones)

• Nuts and shells

• Pasta, breads, cereals, rice and grains

• Pumpkins

• Jams, sauces and salad dressings

• Dairy, including milk, cheese, yogurt

• Juices

• Microwave popcorn bags and muffin liners

• Food-soiled boxboard and cardboard

• Facial tissues, napkins, paper towels, kraft paper

• Paper cups and plates

• Bird seed, feathers, pet bedding

• Houseplants and cut flowers

• Hot beverage cups

• Milk bags

• Baby wipes, diapers, sanitary products

• Coffee pods

• Cotton balls, makeup wipes and ear cleaners

• Cutlery – compostable or any kind

• Disposable mop sheets, dryer lint and sheets

• Cigarette butts, ashes

• Candles, elastic bands

• Medical waste, bandages, tubing, medicine

• May 28 - 30• June 25 - 27• July 23 - 25

• Aug. 27 - 29• Sept. 24 - 26

Other Curbside Collection(Various Dates)

Acceptable Green Bin Items:

• 20 unit limit