Town of Newmarket

Green Bin Collection

Contacts

Municipal Office

395 Mulock Drive P.O. Box 328 Station Main, Newmarket, Ontario
L3Y 4X7
905-895-5193

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Green bin organics are collected every week on your scheduled collection day. To determine your collection day, please check our online Recycle Coach app or refer to the Waste and Recycling Calendar.

Please remember to place waste containers at the curb no later than 7 a.m. on your scheduled collection day and no earlier than 5 p.m. the night before collection. Ensure that waste material set out for collection is in accordance with the Town's waste program requirements.

Certified compostable bags must be used to line your green bin or kitchen catcher. Please ensure that all organic waste material is bagged properly and securely tied.

Weight Limit
The maximum weight per green bin and its contents must not exceed 22 kg (50 lbs).
Waste Set-out Requirements
  • Place waste containers (green bins, blue boxes, garbage bags/containers, etc.) at the curb by 7 a.m. for collection on your scheduled collection day. Do not place waste containers on the road or sidewalk as it may pose as a hazard to vehicular traffic and other residents. Proper placement of waste containers will also help avoid damage to containers and will reduce interference with Town operations.
  • Keep waste containers separate from your neighbours.
  • Do not overfill waste containers.
  • During winter months, do not place waste containers on top of or behind snow banks as it can be difficult for the collection operator to access, and may cause waste material to spill onto the roadway.
  • The maximum weight per green bin and its contents must not exceed 22 kg (50 lbs).
Additional Green Bins
Additional green bins can be purchased from the Municipal Offices, Magna Centre, Ray Twinney Recreation Complex, Newmarket Seniors' Meeting Place and the Newmarket Operations Centre for $20 each.
Broken Green Bins
Green bins are replaced free of charge if broken. Residents can bring their broken green bin to the Municipal Offices, Magna Centre, Ray Twinney Recreation Complex or the Newmarket Operations Centre to exchange or call our waste contractor Green for Life (GFL) at 1-866-421-5625 to schedule a replacement bin exchange. Broken green bins must be at the curb on the date of exchange agreed to with our contractor GFL in order to receive a replacement bin.
Missed Waste Collection
For missed waste collection or waste collection inquiries, please contact our waste collection contractor Green for Life Environmental (GFL) at 1-866-421-5625 or via email at WasteLine@gflenv.com.
Oops Sticker
If you received an 'oops' sticker, please visit Green for Life's (GFL) 'oops' sticker page for more information.

What goes in the green bin?

Food Products:

  • Baking supplies
  • Coffee filters/grounds and tea bags
  • Corn cobs/husks
  • Dairy products
  • Eggs and eggshells
  • Fat, grease and lard (solidified)
  • Fruits and vegetables
  • Herbs, spices and sauces
  • Meat, fish and shellfish (including bones)
  • Nuts/shells

  • Pasta, bread, cereal, rice and grains


Paper Products:

  • Cardboard that contains food residue (e.g. pizza box soiled with sauce, cheese, etc.)
  • Microwave popcorn bags
  • Paper plates (food-soiled)
  • Paper towels/napkins and tissues

  • Shredded paper (small amounts)



Other Products:

  • Diapers
  • Hair
  • Incontinence products
  • Nail clippings
  • Sanitary products
  • Small house plants (including soil and flowers)

  • Tampons


 

Pet Products:

  • Animal bedding
  • Bird seed
  • Feathers
  • Kitty litter
  • Pet food
  • Pet fur
  • Pet waste

  • Sawdust (wood sources only)