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COVID-19 | ||||||||
As the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve and information changes rapidly, the City continues to adapt and proactively respond accordingly. Please note the following update. Regular curbside garbage collection requirements will resume beginning July 6, 2020. This means that starting July 6, 2020, all garbage placed out at the curb must have a City of Orillia garbage tag on it or it will not be collected. Beginning July 6, 2020, the Waste Diversion Site, 100 Kitchener St., public hours will be extended to Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Reuse Depot for paint and household items will also reopen to the public. The following restrictions are in place at the Waste Diversion Site:
If you have any questions, please call the Waste Diversion Site at 705-325-3522. Residents are asked to maintain a 2 metre physical distance from the collection crew for everyone’s safety. Your cooperation is appreciated. For more information on the City and the COVID-19 situation please visit the City’s Webpage Covid-19 Information. |
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Garbage Tags - Next Mailing | ||||||||
The City will mail the next set of 20 garbage tags at the beginning of June. These tags are your allotment to cover the period from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Garbage tags have been successful in encouraging waste reduction. (Tag placement: on the uppermost garbage bag within a container or wrapped around a standalone bag to form a “flag”). All garbage must have a full tag used for collection. No tags are needed for green bin/yard waste (excluding grass clippings), recycling materials, or diapers in clear bags. There is a weight limit of 20 kg (44 lbs) per bag or container.
Please note, both the bright and reddish pink tags that have been allotted to you from previous years are still valid. You can continue to use these tags as well as the 2020 - 2021 tags that will be mailed in June. Only the old orange garbage tags have expired. Questions? Call 705-325-3522. |
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Garbage Collection Every Other Week | ||||||||
Garbage and bagged diapers are now collected every other week. Recycling and green bin/yard waste are still collected weekly. Collection is delayed by one day after a statutory holiday. Please see our Collection Calendar for full details on setout requirements and the collection schedule. |
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Where to Buy Garbage Tags | ||||||||
As of July 2017, each residential and commercial unit will receive 20 garbage tags each year. These pink tags are mailed out in early June as the tag year runs from July 1st of one year to June 30th of the following year. If you need more garbage tags, they can be purchased in sets of five for $10 ($2.00 each) at the following locations:
All garbage placed at the curbside must have a City of Orillia garbage tag. Garbage tags have been successful in encouraging waste reduction. Note: Tags are not needed for green bin/yard waste (excluding grass clippings), recycling materials, or diapers in clear bags. |
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Waste Collection - 7am | ||||||||
Garbage, recycling, and green bin/yard waste must be at the curb by 7:00 a.m. to ensure collection. Even if your waste is usually collected later in the day, it should still be out by 7:00 a.m. to ensure collection. This is because on occasion, collection times may change due to construction activities, new routes, replacement drivers for when a driver calls in sick, etc. Thanks for your cooperation. | ||||||||
Garbage - Weight & Container Size Limit | ||||||||
There is a weight limit of 20 kg (44 lbs) for garbage bags or cans set out at the curb in Orillia. Please note that if your garbage weighs more than 20 kg, it will not be collected. This policy is in place because our collection crew have a lot of lifting to do in a day, and can be injured by repeatedly lifting heavy bags and cans. For example, in one day, a collector can lift up to 14 tonnes of garbage alone! Your cooperation is appreciated.
There is also a garbage container size limit of 133 litres (35 gallons) in Orillia. Any container over this size is considered a storage bin and garbage bags placed in such a bin will each require a garbage tag. |
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How To Reduce Maggots | ||||||||
Maggots are normally a result of organic waste sitting for an extended period in warm conditions. If this organic material is going in the garbage, maggots will likely develop given it sits for up to two weeks now. That is why it is crucial residents place this organic material in their green bins, and set it out for the weekly green bin collection. The following are suggestions on how to reduce maggots in green bins:
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Removing Bulky Items from Your Home | ||||||||
Although the City of Orillia does not offer a bulky item collection service, there are several options for removing large items from your home including:
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Please call the Waste Diversion Site at 705-325-3522 for more information.
Instructional Video on Orillia's Garbage Tag Program & Green Bin Program (NOTE: Cooked meat, bones and dairy products are now accepted in Orillia's Green Bin Program).
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