Our residential garbage is deposited at Dodge’s Landfill, 1653 Bass Lake Rd, Espanola, ON P5E 1P9 Phone: (705) 869-3867. Please use our regular garbage pick-up on Wednesdays to dispose of your household waste. Each household is allowed 2 bags per week.
GARBAGE BAGS ALLOWED – PLEASE NOTE 2 GARBAGE BAGS ARE ALLOWED PER HOUSEHOLD. IF YOU HAVE MORE BAGS – EXTRA BAG TAGS CAN BE PURCHASED FROM THE TOWN HALL FOR $5 PER BAG. THANK YOU
Garbage & Recycling Tips & Tricks
– Recycle as much as possible.
– A list of permitted materials are on the GFL Recycle Schedule
– Use reusable water bottles & travel mugs.
– Instead of paper towel, try reusable cloths.
– Opt for food with less packaging.
– If you use small garbage bags, put those into a larger bag for pick up.
Reminders
– 2 bag per week maximum.
– 44lbs per bag maximum.
– Garbage is to be placed curbside by 7AM.
– Place 3 to 5 feet from the road.
– Garbage tags are now $5.00 each per. See By-law 2023-17
– Water access residents require a dump card to dispose of waste, visit the office to get yours!
Commercial properties must obtain their own bin from Riverside Enterprise.
Do you have unused or expired medication or sharps? Please visit the Health Products Stewardship Association website for information and a list of collection locations near you, visit www.healthsteward.ca/returns/ontario.
Medication Return Program: http://www.healthsteward.ca/sites/default/files/MRPRackCard.pdf
Sharps Return Program: http://www.healthsteward.ca/sites/default/files/SCPRackShaprsEn2018.pdf
Recycle Schedule – 2025
SPECIAL NOTE – CHANGES TO RECYCLING PRODUCTS ALLOWED:
Please note Commingle products accepted have been revised:
NO styrofoam or film plastic
ALSO:
Aseptic ( milk containers drink boxes etc) included with Fibre…cardboard and paper.
Any questions, please call the office at 869-0225.
Be Bear Wise
By bringing your garbage to the roadway the morning of garbage pick-up, you will help deter bears.
