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Ottawa – Next week, communities across Canada will mark Waste Reduction Week, promoting efforts to divert waste from landfills. In recognition of this, the City of Ottawa has proclaimed October 20 to 26 Waste Reduction Week in Ottawa.
The City’s Waste Reduction Week will be highlighted by two waste-diversion events: a household hazardous waste depot on Sunday, October 26, and the always popular Giveaway Weekend, on Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26.
For more information about the City of Ottawa’s waste reduction programs visit ottawa.ca.
Giveaway Weekend
An excellent way to keep unwanted items out of the landfill is to give them to someone who can use them. The City’s fall Giveaway Weekend facilitates that exchange. To participate, residents should set their gently used items at the curb on October 25 and 26, and then tour the neighbourhood and the city to find hidden treasures.
Rules for setting out items:
Please note, Health Canada has advised that used children's items should not be placed at the curb for Giveaway Weekend.
Household Hazardous Waste Depot
Household hazardous waste poses a danger both to our solid waste collectors and our environment. To help keep it out of the landfill, the City will run a one-day depot on Sunday, October 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the OC Transpo Park and Ride at 3355 Fallowfield Road.
Residents can dispose of such household hazardous waste as:
At any time throughout the year, residents can dispose of many kinds of household hazardous waste by returning them to participating local retailers during regular business hours. For a list of participating retailers, please visit ottawa.ca.
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The City’s Waste Reduction Week will be highlighted by two waste-diversion events: a household hazardous waste depot on Sunday, October 26, and the always popular Giveaway Weekend, on Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26.
For more information about the City of Ottawa’s waste reduction programs visit ottawa.ca.
Giveaway Weekend
An excellent way to keep unwanted items out of the landfill is to give them to someone who can use them. The City’s fall Giveaway Weekend facilitates that exchange. To participate, residents should set their gently used items at the curb on October 25 and 26, and then tour the neighbourhood and the city to find hidden treasures.
Rules for setting out items:
- Place items like clothing, furniture, sports equipment, books and more at the curb.
- Place stickers or signs on items with the word "FREE."
- At the end of the day, remove uncollected items that can be donated to a local charity.
Please note, Health Canada has advised that used children's items should not be placed at the curb for Giveaway Weekend.
Household Hazardous Waste Depot
Household hazardous waste poses a danger both to our solid waste collectors and our environment. To help keep it out of the landfill, the City will run a one-day depot on Sunday, October 26 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the OC Transpo Park and Ride at 3355 Fallowfield Road.
Residents can dispose of such household hazardous waste as:
- Aerosol containers
- Batteries (automotive/household)
- Propane cylinders
- Fluorescent bulbs/tubes
- Fire extinguishers
- Fertilizers and pesticides
- Needles and syringes
- Pharmaceuticals
- Paints and coatings
- Pool chemicals
At any time throughout the year, residents can dispose of many kinds of household hazardous waste by returning them to participating local retailers during regular business hours. For a list of participating retailers, please visit ottawa.ca.
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