[{"keywords":"bread bag tag, milk bag tag, elastic band, rubber band, twist tie, rope, twine, string, hemp, ribbon, bow, burlap, staple, fastener, wire, florists wire, plastic tag, tape, duct tape, electrical tape, masking tape, scotch tape, strapping tape, painters tape, tape dispenser, chain, nylon, thread","id":"FjvilkrRSfc$1Fd52C557Q","body":"<ul>\n<li>Place item in the <strong>Garbage Bin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Garbage","title":"Garbage (wrapping and tying)"},{"keywords":"metal lids, glass bottle lids, glass jar lids, Mason jar lids, metal paint can lids","id":"i1driH7g9NlkYgcpnQk_fQ","body":"<ul>\n<li>Place this item in the <strong>Blue Bin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Blue Bin","title":"Blue Bin (metal lid)"},{"keywords":"laundry\/clothes basket\/hamper, trunk\/chest (furniture), water\/food\/picnic cooler (large), luggage\/baggage\/suitcase, personal shopping cart\/trolley\/buggy, popcorn cart, storage bin\/tote, milk crate, water softener","id":"fgStqw6$vEqIZwUG98a$3g","body":"<ul>\n<li><a href="https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/services-payments\/recycling-organics-garbage\/long-term-waste-strategy\/waste-reduction\/?accordion=where-to-donate-items">Consider donating<\/a> reusable items.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, place item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin. <\/li>\n<li>Residents of apartments\/condos should take electronics to their building’s designated drop-off area.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Oversize","title":"Oversized (donate or empty)"},{"keywords":"paper egg cartons, paper take-out coffee trays, molded paper berry boxes\/baskets, molded paper produce boxes\/baskets, molded pulp vegetable trays, paper flour bags, paper sugar bags","id":"bydn$DValE15a19HlrrBDw","body":"<ul>\n<li>If item is soiled with food\/beverage, place it in the <strong>Green Bin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Otherwise, place this empty, unsoiled item in the <strong>Blue Bin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>","category":"Blue Bin","title":"Blue Bin (unsoiled paper food packaging)"},{"keywords":"fertilizers, pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, lawn chemicals, weed killers, weed sprays, garden chemicals, Roundup weed & grass killer, Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, Diazinon","id":"9fLcKEW_PcJqO8JNRO3fJg","body":"<ul>\n<li>This item is <a href="https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/services-payments\/recycling-organics-garbage\/household-hazardous-waste\/" target="_self">Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)<\/a> and MUST NOT be placed in the Garbage Bin, Blue Bin, Green Bin or put down the drain, toilet or sewer.<\/li>\n<li>Please take this item to one of the City's <a href="http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/garbage\/depots.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Drop-Off Depots<\/a> or <a href="http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/environment_days\/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Community Environment Days<\/a>. For HHW between 10 to 50 litres\/kilograms, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup <a href="https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/311-toronto-at-your-service\/create-a-service-request\/service-request\/?request=0VS6g000000DzdlGAC">online<\/a> or by calling 311.<\/li>\n<li>For more information and locations check <a href="https:\/\/www.productcare.org\/products\/hhw\/ontario\/">https:\/\/www.productcare.org\/products\/hhw\/ontario\/<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"HHW","title":"HHW (fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides)"},{"keywords":"scuba dive tanks, cellulose nitrate films, car parts (plastic\/metal\/any material), muffler, bricks, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), projectiles","id":"Vc_nPPVlAvwEGVD2ACdqbA","body":"<ul>\n<li>This type of waste is not accepted by the City of Toronto.<\/li>\n<li>Do not place this item in the Garbage Bin, Green Bin or Blue Bin, and do not bring this item to the City's Drop-Off Depots or Community Environment Days.<\/li>\n<li>Make arrangements with a private company specializing in handling this type of waste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>","category":"Not Accepted","title":"Not Accepted (don't place in bin or bring to DoD or CED)"},{"keywords":"squeeze tube, plastic hand cream tube, plastic lotion tube, plastic shampoo tube, plastic sunscreen tube, plastic sunblock tube, plastic makeup tube, plastic make-up tube, empty metal tube, toothpaste tube, silicone tube","id":"Qp5Y_WM97O0N5oZzdqmqnA","body":"<ul>\n<li>Place item in the <strong>Garbage Bin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Garbage","title":"Garbage (squeeze tube)"},{"keywords":"windshield washer fluid bottle (empty)","id":"WQEvNd94dVsVa9Q0MMm_2g","body":"<ul>\n<li>Containers with hazardous products must be disposed of as Household Hazardous Waste.<\/li>\n<li>Place any black plastic in the Garbage Bin.<\/li>\n<li>Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid on, in the <strong>Blue Bin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Blue Bin","title":"Blue Bin (auto-related plastic bottle)"},{"keywords":"milk bags, inner milk bags, outer milk bags,","body":"<ul> \n <li>Empty and rinse (if necessary and possible) this item before placing it in the <strong>Blue Bin<\/strong>.<\/li> \n<\/ul>","category":"Blue Bin","title":"Blue Bin (milk bags)"},{"keywords":"railway ties, railroad tie, railroad ties","id":"N1taA_pE$rsESAfinm6Q9Q","body":"<ul>\n<li>This item is not collected at curbside.<\/li>\n<li>If less than 1.2 meters (4 feet) in length, item can be taken to one of the City's Drop-Off Depots.<\/li>\n<li>If longer than 1.2 meters (4 feet), make arrangements with private company specializing in disposing of this type of waste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Depot","title":"Depot (railway ties)"},{"keywords":"linoleum flooring, rugs, mats, carpets, flooring underlayment, underpadding (for carpets\/rugs), fence, area rugs,","id":"akN5Q_Ew$4eGK4Gs2wdsxQ","body":"<ul>\n<li>Please tie into rolls measuring no longer than 1.2 metres (4 ft) and weighing less than 20 kilograms (44 lbs).<\/li>\n<li>Place item at the curb on your regular garbage collection day, 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>","category":"Oversize","title":"Oversize (tie into rolls)"},{"keywords":"hot plate, motor (small), furnace motor, metal range hood, metal exhaust hood, metal tire rim, rototiller, metal safe, metal satellite dish, metal weight, metal cooler, steel bracket","id":"bvB2Maq8ft6aW6WScHGLHw","body":"<ul>\n<li>These metal items are collected at your curbside on your scheduled Garbage Bin collection day.<\/li>\n<li>Break down, bundle and\/or tie if applicable before setting the item out for pick up 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Metal Items","title":"Metal Items (smaller metal items)"},{"keywords":"single-serve yogourt cups, single-serve creamer containers, single-serve milk containers, single-serve jam packs, single-serve peanut butter pack, single-serve butter pack, single-serve pudding cups, single-serve fruit cups, single-serve yogurt cups, single-serve yoghurt cups","id":"ZOfpuE3eRm84WBxqorE3cw","body":"<ul>\n<li>Remove and discard any foil or plastic seals in the Garbage Bin, then rinse before placing in the <strong>Blue Bin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>","category":"Blue Bin","title":"Blue Bin (single-serve plastic cup)"},{"keywords":"books, novel, soft cover books, paperback books, hardcover books, hard cover books, textbooks, text books, old books, ","id":"nborcGgd56JKuDAahHC2NA","body":"<ul>\n<li><a href="https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/services-payments\/recycling-organics-garbage\/long-term-waste-strategy\/waste-reduction\/?accordion=where-to-donate-items">Consider donating<\/a> books that are in good condition or bringing to a <a href="http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/environment_days\/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Community Environment Day<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, place this item in the <strong>Blue Bin (recycling)<\/strong> <\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Blue Bin","title":"Blue Bin (books)"},{"keywords":"picture frame, photo frame, light fixture, lamp, floor lamp","id":"FyXKTNyyLfxkd7BJ4NBrAw","body":"<ul>\n<li><a href="https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/services-payments\/recycling-organics-garbage\/long-term-waste-strategy\/waste-reduction\/?accordion=where-to-donate-items">Consider donating<\/a> reusable items.<\/li>\n<li>Items can also be dropped off for reuse at <a href="http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/environment_days\/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Community Environment Days<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, this item should be placed in the <strong>Garbage Bin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Garbage","title":"Donate (incl. CED) or Garbage (home décor, lighting)"},{"keywords":"juice drink pouch, stand-up flexible pouch, frozen fruit bag (stand-up pouch), frozen vegetable bag (stand-up pouch), retort pouch, soap refill pouch, Capri-Sun pouch, beverage pouch, Bibo, Hi-C, fruit juice pouch, Kool-Aid Jammer","id":"$Co5xC$BW6AUELNcVWxK7g","body":"<ul>\n<li>Place item in the <strong>Garbage Bin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Garbage","title":"Garbage (stand-up pouch)"},{"keywords":"light truck tires, car tires, small truck tires, passenger vehicle tires","id":"HDW9SetP4_M6XMfa7I1Bwg","body":"<ul>\n<li>City of Toronto residents can drop off up to 10 passenger and light truck tires per day free of charge at some <a href="http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/garbage\/depots.htm">Drop-Off Depots.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Only passenger and light truck tires will be accepted. All other tire types (e.g., heavy truck, forklift and large off-road tires) will not be accepted.<\/li>\n<li>Check the <a href="https:\/\/rpra.ca\/programs\/tires\/collectionsites\/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Resource Productivity & Recovery Authority<\/a> for other tire collection sites.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Depot","title":"Depot (tires)"},{"keywords":"refrigerator, fridge, bar fridge, large metal household appliance, metal residential bar, stove, oven, range, cooker, cooktop, washing machine, washer, dryer, drier, clothes dryer, dishwasher, freezer, deep-freeze, freezer locker, frozen food locker","id":"fq1R8CnJCiDL3yutjMmyhQ","body":"<ul>\n<li>Please place large metal household appliance right at your curbside on your scheduled Garbage Bin collection day.<\/li>\n<li>For safety reasons, please remove doors from fridges, freezers, ovens and other large appliances.<\/li>\n<li>Please set out appliance and door(s) for pick up 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Metal Items","title":"Metal Items (remove doors from appliances)"},{"keywords":"shower curtain, shower liner, shower caddy, plastic shower curtains, plastic shower liners, plastic shower curtain liners, ","id":"VHNYET0YZwueGfGEGBp7Tg","body":"<ul>\n<li>Place item in the <strong>Garbage Bin<\/strong> ensuring the lid closes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Garbage","title":"Garbage (bathroom)"},{"keywords":"microwave oven, exercise machine, treadmill, stationary bike, rowing machine, metal coat rack, filing cabinet, metal vanity, metal fireplace, fireplace grates, metal fireplace screen, wood burning stove","id":"Bcm9HphZQYYNUvQltPEryQ","body":"<ul>\n<li><a href="https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/services-payments\/recycling-organics-garbage\/long-term-waste-strategy\/waste-reduction\/?accordion=where-to-donate-items">Consider donating<\/a> reusable items.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, place item 0.5 metre (2 feet) away from your Garbage Bin on your scheduled garbage collection day.<\/li>\n<li>Take apart large heavy items to make collection manageable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Metal Items","title":"Metal Items (indoor)"},{"keywords":"plastic soap bottles (empty), plastic shampoo bottles (empty), plastic lotion bottles (empty), plastic moisturizer bottles (empty), plastic sunscreen bottles (empty), sunscreen spray cans (empty), plastic mouthwash bottles (empty), plastic hair spray bottles (empty), plastic cosmetic bottles (empty), plastic perfume bottles (empty), plastic bug spray bottles (empty), plastic insect repellent bottles (empty), bug spray cans (empty), insect repellent cans (empty), hand sanitizer containers (empty), plastic hand sanitizer bottles (empty), plastic spray bottles (empty), cleaning spray bottles (empty)","id":"0Ib1FjYqD8NR6xJgzpdQEg","body":"<ul>\n<li>If container is not empty, check if the contents are <a href="https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/services-payments\/recycling-organics-garbage\/household-hazardous-waste\/">Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)<\/a> and dispose of properly.<\/li>\n<li>Place any black and\/or compostable plastic in the <strong>Garbage Bin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Place this empty, rinsed item, with lid, pump or sprayer on, in the <strong>Blue Bin (recycling).<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Blue Bin","title":"Blue Bin (plastic & metal personal care, cleaning containers)"},{"keywords":"cardboard boxes (waxed), tooth pick, toothpick, chewing gum, water bed bladder, plastic drum, plastic barrel, chalk, glow stick, rubber dropper lid, sales receipts (shiny\/thermal paper), cash register receipts (shiny\/thermal paper), grocery receipts (shiny\/thermal paper), plastic tampon applicator, plastic report cover, plastic sticky\/Post-it notes, tea light holders (aluminum or other material), wine corks (natural and synthetic\/plastic), bicycle inner tubes, bike tires, inner tubes, rubber inner tubes, rags, plastic (black), black plastics, foam (black), Styrofoam (black), black Styrofoam, Mylar paper, Mylar polyester film, polyester film, static sheets, plastic overhead sheets, plastic pizza \"tabletop\" holder\/saver, foam core board\/poster\n","id":"nHDidC7UbgXrwAOf69gDAQ","body":"<ul>\n<li>Place this item in the <strong>Garbage Bin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Garbage","title":"Garbage (miscellaneous 1)"},{"keywords":"vehicle engine antifreeze, vehicle engine coolants, oil filters, diesel fuel filters, household furnace fuel filters, coolant filters, automatic transmission filters\n","id":"i7Sit2pDEmdFCA5oTQ8ruw","body":"<ul>\n<li>This item is <a href="https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/services-payments\/recycling-organics-garbage\/household-hazardous-waste\/" target="_self">Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)<\/a> and MUST NOT be placed in the Garbage Bin, Blue Bin, Green Bin or put down the drain, toilet or sewer.<\/li>\n<li>Please take this item to one of the City's <a href="http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/garbage\/depots.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Drop-Off Depots<\/a> or <a href="http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/environment_days\/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Community Environment Days<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>For HHW between 10 to 50 litres\/kilograms, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup <a href="https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/311-toronto-at-your-service\/create-a-service-request\/service-request\/?request=0VS6g000000DzdlGAC">online<\/a> or by calling 311.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"HHW","title":"HHW (Orange Drop - not containers)"},{"keywords":"plastic take out food containers, clam shell containers, PETE #1 containers, plastic strawberry container, plastic berry containers, plastic bakery container, plastic salad container, plastic cake container, plastic sprout container, plastic tomato container, clear plastic produce container, plastic fruit container, plastic coffee cup lid (non-black), plastic cup lid, clear plastic clamshells","id":"zz2nxNZ3BfG$CFVyN1xDZA","body":"<ul>\n<li>Place any black and\/or compostable plastic in the <strong>Garbage Bin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Place this empty and clean item in the <strong>Blue Bin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Blue Bin","title":"Blue Bin (plastic takeout food and produce containers)"},{"keywords":"AA battery\/batteries, AAA battery\/batteries, alkaline-manganese battery\/batteries, button cell battery\/batteries, C battery\/batteries, camera battery\/batteries, cell phone battery\/batteries, D battery\/batteries, hearing aid battery\/batteries, household battery\/batteries, lead acid battery\/batteries, lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery\/batteries, nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery\/batteries, nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) battery\/batteries, nickel zinc (Ni-Zn) battery\/batteries, rechargeable battery\/batteries, silver oxide battery\/batteries, single-use battery\/batteries, watch battery\/batteries, zinc air battery\/batteries,\nzinc carbon battery\/batteries","id":"wB9iyLd536HI0Cri2E9jgQ","body":"<ul>\n<li>Batteries are <a href="https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/services-payments\/recycling-organics-garbage\/household-hazardous-waste\/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Household Hazardous Waste (HHW)<\/a> and MUST NOT be disposed of in the garbage, Blue Bin (recycling) or Green Bin (organics).<\/li>\n<li>For safe storage, place used batteries back in their original packaging or cover the positive terminal with clear packing tape, duct tape or electrical tape or place in a clear plastic bag (wrap multiple batteries together). <\/li>\n<li>Take batteries to one of the City's <a href="https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/services-payments\/recycling-organics-garbage\/drop-off-depots\/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Drop-Off Depots<\/a> or <a href="http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/environment_days\/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Community Environment Days<\/a>. For HHW between 10 to 50 litres\/kilograms, you can request a free Toxic Taxi pickup <a href="https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/home\/311-toronto-at-your-service\/create-a-service-request\/service-request\/?request=0VS6g000000DzdlGAC" target="_blank" rel="noopener">online<\/a> or by calling 311. In an apartment or condo building, pickup needs to be arranged by building staff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <\/p>","category":"HHW","title":"HHW (batteries, incl prep)"},{"keywords":"linens, textiles, bedding, bed sheets, quilt, duvet, comforters, blankets, flags, table cloth, tablecloth, towels, microfibre cloth, microfiber cloth, cloth napkin, landscape fabric, cushions, window coverings, blinds, curtains, drapes, curtain rods, pillows, shower curtain rods,","id":"CuLrSQ6WWLv4ThfYNBMQZg","body":"<ul>\n<li><a href="https:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/services-payments\/recycling-organics-garbage\/long-term-waste-strategy\/waste-reduction\/?accordion=where-to-donate-items">Consider donating<\/a> reusable items.<\/li>\n<li>Items can also be dropped off for reuse at <a href="http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/environment_days\/index.htm" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Community Environment Days<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Alternatively, this item should be placed in the <strong>Garbage Bin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Garbage","title":"Donate (incl. CED) or Garbage (home textiles)"},{"keywords":"plastic table cloth, vinyl table cloth, ear plugs, foam ear plugs, camera lens, glue bottle (empty), glue stick (empty), ant trap (used), garburator, debit card, credit card, plastic gift card, Metropass, Presto card, Glade air freshener, solid air freshener, slide projection carousel, electric heating pad, hot water bottle, Plexiglas, Acrylite, Lucite, Perspex, Plexiglass, black plastic bags, plastic sticky notes, beeswax food wraps, label sheets","id":"0XqD0LVy9kSgtnq6w1jZyg","body":"<ul>\n<li>Place item in the <strong>Garbage Bin.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Garbage","title":"Garbage (miscellaneous 2)"},{"keywords":"hair, human hair, animal hair, fur, pet fur, pet hair, dog hair, feather (real), disposable razor, hair brush, hair rollers, hair comb, dentures, false teeth, toothbrushes (manual), dental floss, dental floss boxes, razor (disposable),","id":"QJmDkN1Y7tfYSNFKma5aig","body":"<ul>\n<li>Place item in the <strong>G<\/strong><strong>arbage Bin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Garbage","title":"Garbage (hair & teeth)"},{"keywords":"cast iron tub","body":"<ul> \n <li>Take this item to a <a href="http:\/\/www.toronto.ca\/garbage\/depots.htm" target="_blank">Drop-Off Depot<\/a>. Disposal fees may apply.<\/li> \n<\/ul>","category":"Depot","title":"Depot (cast iron tub)"},{"keywords":"pop cans, soda cans, aluminum cans, beverage cans, aluminum plates, aluminum pie plates, aluminum roasting pans, rigid aluminum foil, aluminum burner liner, aluminum trays, aluminum roasting trays, biscuit tins, cookie tins","id":"z_Rcnq7EXL5_6v8cIP8syw","body":"<ul>\n<li>Empty and rinse this item before placing it in the <strong>Blue Bin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","category":"Blue Bin","title":"Blue Bin (aluminum)"}]