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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
Public Service Announcement
29 JUNE 2006
Do you have questions about the new Green Bin Program?
Do You Live in Pickering, Ajax, Whitby or Oshawa and have questions about the new Green Bin Program?
Information about Durham Region's new Green Bin Program is available on the Region's website at www.region.durham.on.ca/waste.
The information includes what to put in your green bin, as well as details related to collection dates* for your waste materials.
*It is important to note that collection dates have changed for some Ajax, Whitby and Oshawa residents.
Durham Region is currently experiencing high levels of calls at the Waste Management Call Centre, for your convenience we are also accepting inquiries by e-mail at waste@region.durham.on.ca
Residents who did not receive an information package in their green bin, or residents who have not yet received the green bin itself are also encouraged to e-mail the Region at waste@region.durham.on.ca
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For further information contact:
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM:
Leo Coe - Supervisor, Waste Management (905) 261-0072 |
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The Regional Municipality of Durham provides weekly Blue Box recycling, weekly Green Bin composting, seasonal yard waste composting, and garbage collection every second week. Residents should check their new waste calendars for collection details.
For more information:
Visit: www.region.durham.on.ca/waste
Email: waste@region.durham.on.ca
Call: (905) 579-5264 or 1-800-667-5671
Materials Collected
Food wastes are to be separated from the regular garbage and set out along the curb each week in a large "Green Bin". These food waste materials will be composted rather than landfilled.
Food Waste
Fruits and vegetables, table scraps, meat, fish, dairy products, fat, bread, rice, pasta, bones, coffee grounds, filters, tea bags, eggshells, etc.
Paper Fibres
Paper egg cartons, fast food drink trays, paper food cartons, paper plates and cups, soiled paper towels, tissues and serviettes.
Other Compostable Items
Sawdust and wood shavings, bedding from pet cages, dryer lint and hair.
Unacceptable Items
Food packaging materials, kitty litter, animal wastes, diapers and sanitary products and all plastic bags.
Kitchen Food Waste Container
Put the container in your kitchen in a convenient place. Some residents will keep it on the kitchen counter while others will prefer to place it under the kitchen sink.
Place a 100 per cent biodegradable liner bag inside this container. Empty your food wastes directly into the liner bag. When odours are noticeable or the liner bag is nearly full, tie the liner bag closed. To avoid spills and for ease of composting, carry your kitchen container and its contents to where you keep your curbside Green Bin.
Please do not set out the kitchen container at the curb. Place the curbside Green Bin at the curb, as it has a lockable lid.
Curbside Green Bin
The large curbside Green Bin is to store food waste and it is to be set out at the curb for weekly collection.
Place the curbside Green Bin in a convenient location in the garage or shed, usually near the garbage can.
Line the bottom of the curbside Green Bin with newspaper as a dry absorbent liner. Newspaper is compostable and will help minimize any odours and leakage.
On collection day, lock the lid and place the Green Bin and contents at the curb before 7 a.m.
Biodegradable Liner Bags Only
Residents who choose to use liner bags should only use 100 per cent biodegradable liner bags.
These bags are 100 per cent compostable and are made from all natural products such as cornstarch. Unlike plastic bags, these bags do not need to be removed before processing as they simply become part of the finished compost product.
Beware of imitation biodegradable bags!
Glad Bags are NOT acceptable for food waste composting in Durham Region.
Please use bags that have one of the following symbols on them.
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM
Public Service Announcement
11 JULY 2006
Which is the correct biodegradable bag for my Green Bin?
WHITBY, ON - With approximately 130,000 new green bins appearing at curbs weekly within Ajax, Oshawa, Pickering and Whitby, Regional residents are reminded to make sure that they are purchasing the correct biodegradable bags for their kitchen and food wastes.
Although there are many different bags available for purchase that state they are biodegradable, not all bags are acceptable in Durham Region's Green Bin program. Residents are reminded to look for the following logo when making their purchase of biodegradable bags.
"Many local retailers stock the correct types of bags, unfortunately with so many enthusiastic participants some stores have seen the bags fly off the shelves and are currently out of stock," said Regional Chair Roger Anderson. "We are thankful to the retail sector for their support of Durham's new Green Bin program, and know that they are restocking the correct types of biodegradable bags as quickly as possible."
Residents in Pickering and Ajax are reminded that kitchen and food waste may be placed directly into their green bin, and that biodegradable bags are not mandated within these two municipalities, however, biodegradable bags are required in Whitby and Oshawa.
Durham has posted a list of retailers within the Region who sell the correct types of biodegradable bags, but remind consumers to look carefully for the correct logo as these retailers may also sell bags that are not acceptable in the DurhamÕs Green Bin program.
The following three brands of bags are acceptable in Durham RegionÕs Green Bin program:
- BioBag Kitchen Food Waste Bags
- Biosak Biodegradable Compost Bags for Kitchen Organics
- Great Value Compostable Kitchen Garbage Bags
Green Bin Contacts:
Ajax and Pickering residents with questions about garbage and Green Bin collection can contact the Regional Municipality of Durham by e-mail at waste@region.durham.on.ca., or
at (905) 579-5264 or 1-800-667-5671 or by e-mail at waste@region.durham.on.ca.
In Oshawa and Whitby, garbage and Green Bin collection is the responsibility of the local municipality, and as such, questions should be directed to the appropriate municipal office:
- Whitby residents are invited to visit www.whitby.ca or call (905) 668-3437.
- Oshawa residents are asked to visit www.oshawa.ca, or e-mail maintenance@oshawa.ca, or call (905) 433-1221.
To learn more about any of Durham RegionÕs waste management programs, visit www.region.durham.on.ca/waste
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Media Inquiries:
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF DURHAM:
Leo Coe - Supervisor of Waste Reduction (905) 668-7711 ext. 3711
Sherri Munns-Audet - Director, Corporate Communications (905) 668-7711 ext. 2068
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