The following summary is intended to provide an overview of the Town of Orangeville's solid waste management by-law.  It provides information relating to some of the common questions about the by-law.

Copies of the by-law are available at the Town Hall, 87 Broadway.

If there are any discrepancies between this document and the by-law, the by-law will take precedence.

Each assessed dwelling unit and each industrial, commercial and institutional establishment will be entitled to weekly roadside collection of solid waste.  The current number of items allowed per dwelling or establishment is one.

Waste shall be placed to the roadside in receptacles or bundles.

The receptacles or bundles must weigh less than 20 kg (44 lbs) and be less than 1 metre in length, width, height, or diameter.  The following are considered acceptable receptacles.

a)   A reusable receptacle which :

• is manufactured for the specific purpose of collecting garbage;
• has a watertight lid and two handles; and
• has a larger cross-sectional area at the top than at the bottom; or

b)   A blue box or can cart specifically provided or designated to contain recyclable materials; or

c)   A plastic bag sold for the purpose of containing garbage.  Plastic bags are not accepted in the recycling program.

Garbage shall not be placed to the roadside before 4 p.m. of the day preceding the scheduled collection day, but must be set out for pick-up no later than 7 a.m. of the collection day.

In the event that garbage is not placed in the proper receptacles or bundles, the Town or the contractor may refuse to collect it.

Garbage shall be placed on the roadside adjacent to the property where the waste was generated and as close to the roadway as possible without obstructing the roadway or sidewalk.

The householder or business owner is responsible to ensure that his/her garbage is secure in the receptacle until collected by the contractor.

Residents will be provided with two blue boxes, one for bottles and cans and one for paper and cardboard.  These boxes are available at the Operations Centre at 500 C Line.

No person shall use any blue boxes provided by or purchased from the Town for purposes other than storing and conveying recyclable material.