Drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste and reusable items; pick up free compost in Beaverton on April 27

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region’s Works Department, in partnership with the Town of Brock, is hosting a diversion day in Brock Township on April 27. At the event, you can drop off electronic waste, household hazardous waste and reusable items, free of charge. There will also be free compost available for pickup, which has been produced through Durham Region’s green bin and leaf and yard waste programs.

When: Saturday, April 27, from 8 a.m. to noon (rain or shine).

Where: Beaverton Thorah Community Centre, 176 Main Street, Beaverton.

Notes:

Electronic waste collection: To provide residents with a convenient, free drop-off service to properly recycle their electronics. By participating, residents are helping to recover and recycle valuable resources, while keeping toxic materials out of the waste stream. Examples of electronic waste include: cellular phones, audio and video players, VCRs, DVD and Blu-Ray players, stereos and receivers, computer peripherals, printing devices, televisions, personal digital assistants and pagers, cameras and radios, telephones, desktop computers, monitors, camcorders and portable computers. Residents should erase personal information from hard drives and SIM cards before bringing their obsolete, broken and end of life electronics for safe and secure recycling.

Household hazardous waste collection: By safely disposing of household hazardous waste (HHW), residents help prevent toxic materials from entering local ecosystems and local water sources. Examples of household hazardous waste include: antifreeze; batteries; brake fluid; motor oil and filters; fluorescent light bulbs and tubes; pesticides; herbicides; fertilizers; insecticides; cooking oil; medications; syringes (contained in a sealed puncture-proof container); mercury thermostats; pressurized tanks (propane, oxygen, helium or other gases); pool chemicals; paints; stains and solvents. Commercial, institutional, agricultural or industrial waste is not permitted. Pick up a free gallon of paint when you drop off your HHW. One per vehicle, while supplies last, courtesy of Photech Environmental.

Reusable materials: A program to divert quality, reusable items from the waste stream, including: clothing, textiles, furniture, appliances, cabinets, countertops and most other reusable renovation materials. Only items deemed to be suitable for reuse by local charities will be accepted. Garbage, household hazardous waste and electronics will not be accepted. Materials refused by charities must be removed by residents and may be disposed of at one of the Region’s waste management facilities (fees may apply).

Compost giveaway: Residents should bring a shovel and containers to carry compost. Quantities are first-come, first served and limited to four blue boxes of compost per vehicle. Green bins, blue boxes and backyard composters will also be available for cash-only purchase. Broken bins can be exchanged for free.

Residents are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item, to be donated to a local food bank (please check that boxes and cans aren’t damaged, opened or expired). To learn more about waste management in Durham Region, or for more information including tips for attending a collection event, visit durham.ca/waste, email waste@durham.ca, call 1-800-667-5671 or download the Durham Region Waste App.

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For more information, please contact Corporate Communications.