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Slow down around garbage trucks
Follow these tips to keep yourself and our collectors safe while on the road!
Drivers:
- Slow down when approaching a collection truck
- Is the truck stopped and does it have its safety lights flashing? Look to see where the driver is – if you can’t see the driver then the driver cannot see you
- Be aware of cyclists, pedestrians and oncoming vehicles before attempting to pass
- Avoid distractions! Turn off the radio or GPS and never use your cell phone while driving
- Keep back a safe distance when driving behind a collection truck as they make frequent stops
Pedestrians and cyclists:
- Keep back a safe distance. Trucks have large blind spots
- Always use a designated crosswalk to cross the street
- Before crossing in front of a collection truck, make eye contact with the driver and receive an okay to cross
- Avoid distractions – do not use your cell phone while walking, jogging or cycling
Reduce wind-blown litter from your blue box!
- Put your material at the curb by 7 AM the morning of your collection day, instead of the night before
- Don't overload your blue box; keep material below the rim
- Bundle newspapers and place on top of lighter items
- Flatten small cardboard boxes (e.g. cereal or tissue boxes)
- Additional blue boxes can be purchased at any Markham Recycling Depot and you may also drop off your blue box recycling
- Write your address on your blue boxes in permanent marker – this makes it easier for them to be returned if they blow away
Reminder: Do not bag recyclables; material must be loose in your blue box. Plastic bags are not accepted in the blue box. Drop off your plastic shopping bags at any Markham Recycling Depot for recycling
Collection Services
Material must be set out at your curb by 7:00 am on your collection day or after 7:00pm the night before (Bylaw 32-95).
The green bin is collected every week on your regular collection day. Any plastic bag (grocery or compostable) is acceptable – material must be secured. No loose material.
The blue box is collected every week on your regular collection day. Loose, mixed recyclables can be placed directly in the blue box - do not bag!
Clear bag garbage is collected every other week on your regular collection day. Clear bags only! Electronics, batteries and hazardous waste are not collected at the curb.
Bulky items are collected every other week on your regular collection day. An appointment is NOT required.
Leaf and yard materials are collected every other week from March to December.
Recycle your old appliances and other metal items. An appointment is required. Fees may apply.
Assisted Recycling & Waste Collection Service is a no-cost program that promotes independent living and reduces the risk of injury to those in need of physical assistance.
