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In Newmarket, only size specific waste bins/ cans are collected by our waste collector.
According to Newmarket Waste Collection Bylaw 2007-77
- Garbage cans must hold less than 98 litres.
- Weight of the garbage can including the contents must not exceed 22 kg (50 lbs).
- Recycle bins are not to exceed 83 Litres (22 gallons) and the contents must not exceed 22 kg (50 lbs).
Residents who set out their waste in oversized, non-bylaw compliant cans will receive a neon green sticker affixed to the can. As a result of this oversize bin, the waste will not be emptied.
Q: Why are oversize containers a problem?
A: SAFETY - Containers larger than 98 litres increase the risk of injury to collectors. Such cans easily hold more than the allowed 22 kg (50 lbs), making it unsafe for collectors to handle.
Recycle Bin Size Example:
Bylaw 2007-77 Sect 7.2 
Blue boxes must be "open topped plastic crates, or plastic pails that are clearly and easily identifiable as containing Blue Box Recyclables, and which shall be capable of containing all materials without spillage and which shall not exceed 50 cm (20 inches) in height and 50 cm (20 inches) in width and 66 cm (26 inches) in length."
Newmarket has three sizes of blue bins is use; the 16 gallon, 18 gallon and the recent 22 gallon. Blue Bins purchased from the Town are replaced free of charge if damaged or broken.
Garbage Bin Size Example:
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Bylaw 2007-77 Sect 7.1
Garbage must be placed in bags or containers that do not exceed 98 litres (3.5 cubic ft) and do not weigh more than 50 pounds (22 kilograms).
2013 Recycling and Waste Calendar
Next Curbside Giveaway Day is June 29, 2013.
Simply place unwanted items at your curb between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. marked "FREE" to invite residents to help themselves to your disposed goods. All articles must be removed from the curb by 6 p.m. For more information, call the Customer Service Centre at 905-895-5193
Blue Box
** The Green Bin program moves to a new phase and will be more environmentally friendly effective May 1, 2011. Compostable bags will be mandatory. York Region Media Release
Garbage FAQ's
Missed Collections: Green for Life 1-866-421-5625
Email: YorkCS@gflenv.com
The Town of Newmarket has gone to a different colour sticker for each item for un-collected material.
- Recycling/Green Bin - Green Sticker
- Garbage - Orange Sticker
- Yard Waste - Yellow Sticker
Collection Information
The Town of Newmarket provides bi-weekly curbside garbage collection and weekly green bin and recycling collection. As pick-up times may vary for these collection vehicles on your scheduled pick-up day, materials must be placed at the curb by 7 a.m.
- A three bag / item limit is currently in effect in the Town. Residents can place three untagged garbage bags up to a total maximum of 6 bags for pick up (3 untagged plus 3 tagged) . The commercial bag limit is a maximum of 6 untagged garbage bags and 6 tagged every other week. Residents are required to purchase garbage bag tags, sold in a package of 5 for $12, to cover additional garbage bags placed at the curb for pick-up.
- Carpet and linoleum will be picked up on your biweekly garbage day, provided it is cut up and securely tied in bundles weighing no more than 20 kg (44 lbs). Maximum length is 1.2 m (4 ft). Each bundle counts as one item towards the weekly bag limit. Additional rolls requires a bag tag.
- Garbage must be placed in bags that do not exceed 24" x 36" or containers that do not exceed 98 litres, and do not weigh more than 50 pounds (22 kilograms). For items which exceed these limits, large item tags must be purchased from the Town of Newmarket. A charge of $12 per large item will apply.
- Please ensure that your green bins, garbage and blue boxes are visible to the operator (not blocked by parked cars or on top of snow banks).
The following items must not be included for garbage collection:
- Electronics such as computers, faxes, TV's, stereos, etc.
- Bandages, dressings or other pathological material
- "Construction waste" including broken plaster, lumber or other building material
- Any explosive or highly combustible material
- Metal appliances such as a stove, freezer, washer, dryer, bathtub, etc.
- Any hazardous material
- Grass clippings or organic yard waste
- Oil or gasoline or rags soaked in oil or gasoline
- Carcasses of any animal
- Propane tanks
- Concrete
- Sod, earth or fill
- Hay, straw or manure
- Liquids
- Sawdust or wood shaving
- Cardboard*
*Corrugated cardboard boxes are banned from the landfill and may not be used as a garbage container, EXCEPT FOR BROKEN GLASS.
Broken glass poses a hazard for pedestrians and collection workers. Place broken glass and other sharp items in a cardboard box, seal the box and label it "BROKEN GLASS". Recycle all other cardboard.
Carpet and linoleum will be picked up on your biweekly garbage day, provided it is cut up and securely tied in bundles weighing no more than 20 kg (44 lbs). Maximum length is 1.2 m (4 feet). Each bundle counts as one item towards the weekly bag limit. Additional rolls require a bag tag.
- Household Hazardous Waste
- Metal and Large Item Pick Up
- Where to Buy Large Item Stickers/Blue Boxes/Green Bins/Garbage Tags/Composters
- What Goes Where
Or use the Region of York's new interactive web tool to see what goes where. Try it!
Did you know?
Garbage trucks have tanks that hold the liquid that escapes from garbage cans and bags. However, if the tank fills before the truck is finished its collection, the liquid spills onto the roadway. You can help by making sure that non-recyclable containers placed in garbage cans and bags are emptied of their liquid contents and that rain water is emptied or kept out of garbage cans.
Contact:
Telephone: 905-895-5193
Fax: 905-953-5135
E-mail: customerservice@newmarket.ca
Useful Links
- Georgina Waste Transfer Station
- York Region Solid Waste Management
- Waste Diversion Ontario
- Recycling Council of Ontario
- Newmarket and the Environment
- Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline, Redial and Recycle Ink Program
- Freecycle
- Make the drop Three Stream Waste Management program
- N6 Waste Collection
- Curbside Giveway Days
- Composting
- Grasscycling
