Waste & Recycling

Curbside Collection

The Municipality of North Grenville provides curbside pick up for household and commercial solid waste throughout the Municipality. All solid waste put out for collection must have a bag tag attached. The cost of bag tags is applied directly to the cost of collecting and disposing of solid waste. The Municipality also provides curbside pick up for recycling. Minimize your waste by maximizing your recycling. The more you recycle the less solid waste you will produce, reducing your bag tag costs.

For the 2010 Solid Waste & Recycling Pick-up Schedule and Maps, please click here.

Household Hazardous Waste Day - September 25, 2010 - click for more information

Leaf, Brush and Yard Waste

All leaf and yard waste is to be taken out of plastic bags and placed in the appropriate pile. Brush and wood must be clean, unpainted, and non-pressure treated. No Stumps or trees of more than 6" in diameter will be accepted.

For weigh scale procedures / fees and exemptions, please click here.

Solid Waste Preparation & Collection FAQ

How do I use Bag Tags?
Attach a tag to each solid waste container put out for collection.  If using a solid waste can the tag must be attached to the first bag under the lid.

What containers are accepted?

• Waste containers and bags smaller than 127 litres (28 Imp. Gal.) weighing no more than 18.14kg or 50 lbs.
• Plastic garbage bags smaller than 127 litres (28 Imp. Gal.)  no larger than 30” x 36” in size.
  

Where can I purchase Bag Tags?

Tags are available at the Municipal Centre located at 285 County Road 44, at the waste transfer station, and at authorized vendors.

Where and when do I put my solid waste and recycling out?

Items for collection must be placed close to the edge of the road without obstructing traffic or pedestrians prior to 7 a.m. on the day of collection, but not before 7 p.m. the day before collection. 

What about large items such as a refrigerator or stove?
These items are not collected at the curb and must be taken to the Waste Transfer Station where the posted rates will apply or check for recycling programs.

Where can I get a Blue Box?

A Blue Box must be used for recycling collection. Various sizes can be purchased, at cost, at the Municipal Centre or at the Waste Transfer Station. The cost is $7.00 - $9.50 depending on size. Residential composters are also available at the Waste Transfer Station for $45.00.

What goes into my Blue Box?

Products are picked up weekly on a two week rotation schedule. Fiber products are picked up one week, containers and plastics are picked up on the alternate week, Products 1,2,3,4,5,6 (clear plastic) and 7.

Fiber and Paper Box Days

• Newspapers and flyers (glossy or plain)
• Fine paper (ie. writing, computer, mail)
• Cardboard and Boxboard such as cereal, cracker and cookie boxes, detergent/laundry cartons, over the counter drug boxes and clean paper packaging, milk & juice cartons, paper egg cartons, toilet and paper towel rolls
• Magazines, books, catalogues and telephone directories
• Corrugated cardboard - flatten all boxes before placing in or under the recycling bin.

Containers, Plastic and Metal Days

Ensure all items are empty, rinsed clean and the lids removed

• Glass, clear and coloured (No liquor or beer bottles)
• Metal food and beverage cans (No beer cans)
• Plastic bottles - soft drink, juice and water, household detergents, home cleaning and laundry products, windshield washer, vinegar, shampoo and lotion bottles
• Aluminum pie plates and foil, rigid foil, containers and trays
• Plastic food tubs and lids

Contaminants that should not be placed in a blue box:

• Liquor or Beer containers - return these to the Beer Store for a deposit
• Motor Oil, Herbicide/Pesticide or Antifreeze Containers
• Styrofoam (solid waste) 

• By-Law 10-09A  ...  To regulate the Management, Collection, Removal and Disposal of Recyclables and Waste Material in the Municipality of North Grenville
• For other hazardous or special waste, please visit: www.dowhatyoucan.ca. This website is designed to introduce you to the “Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste” (MHSW) Program and to help you locate places in and near your community where you can take the MHSW materials.
•  "The Source" located at the Kemptville Mall will arrange to recycle your RECHARGEABLE batteries. For more information, call 613-258-6263
• Recycle your good conditioned books: Follow the link to find out inforamtion of The North Grenville Book Sale  - Donate your good, used books http://www.ngpl.ca/friends/friends_events.html
• North Grenville Eco-Event Brochure
• Event Waste Management Plan Template

NEW WEBSITE FOR USED ITEMS IN NORTH GRENVILLE - CHECK IT OUT (Please note - this website is not owned, organized or updated by the Municipality of North Grenville - it is a privately run website)

www.usedkemptville.com

 Freecycle

• Freecyle is a non-profit organization, whose mission is to keep reusable tangible goods out of the landfills. They have thousands of groups internationally within local communities. You need to join a group within your local vicinity and then you can start offering items that you no longer use. This is not affiliated with the Municipality of North Grenville in any way.
• If you see something offered that you are interested in, you contact the person directly. Arrangements are made with the individual to pick up the item(s).
• Kemptville Freecycle Website: groups.yahoo.com/group/KemptvilleONFreecyle/
• To Register please e-mail KemptvilleONFreecycle-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
• Freecycle Website: www.freecycle.org

Great Refridgerator Round-Up 

Free in-home pickup of refrigerators, freezers and room air conditioners for residential customers of participating local electrical utilities across Ontario. Customers can arrange appointments either online or by telephone. Please contact Ontario Hydro for further information on this program.  Detailed program information and appointment scheduling can be found by visiting the following website: www.everykilowattcounts.com/roundup