Almost everything we buy leaves behind some kind of waste. In 2009, Ontarians generated 12,000,000 tonnes of waste, of which 9,000,000 were sent to landfills.
How can YOU help?
Make sure you do the right thing with the waste you produce. But what’s the right thing to do with things like old phones, fertilizer, or old medication? The Waste Navigator tool on the right will help you find the right place to dispose of many types of household waste — and minimize your impact on the environment.
By diverting and reducing your household waste, you will:
- extend the life of landfills and reduce the need for new ones
- reduce airborne emissions
- reduce the potential for groundwater and land contamination
- contribute to Ontario’s growing green economy
- conserve valuable natural resources.
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Want to know how to recycle specific types of household waste? |
Eco Bulletins
Consumer Protection
Ontarians need to know that provincial waste diversion programs are fair and transparent. That’s why Ontario is putting new consumer protection measures in place that provide clear information about all our waste diversion programs.
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Call the consumer-protection hotline (1-800-889-9768 or TTY: 416-229-6086 or 1-877-666-6545) to report unfair waste handling fees. |
