Waste Carts User Guide
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1. connects residents to businesses and organizations that will reuse recycle or safely dispose of unwanted materials Goods Exchange Weekends Goods Exchange Weekends are a great opportunity to exchange reusable household items such as furniture appliances and toys for free Participating in this community re use event is easy For more information about these programs visit guelph ca waste waste guelph ca 519 767 0598 Electronic waste Guelph residents and businesses can drop off their electronic waste at the Waste Resource Innovation Center all year round free of charge Ok 1111 LL d CC A Ai CC A 5 E f D D oe ice TVs and computer monitors are now accepted as part of this electronic waste recycling program ne P ti dk HA Used tires Tires take up valuable landfill soace and can release pollutants into the environment Their durability makes them one of the most re used waste materials Tires can be retreaded and reused At the end of their life tires can be processed into road aggregate shoe material or fuel Bring your used tires light passenger vehicle tires only to the Waste Resource Innovation Center Fees may apply For more information about these programs visit guelph ca waste eS sae aN GG SCH e ZS e 2 eg H 2 wh e Se S P S 3 63 e tn hive 2 RW 4059 lt Wwaste guelph ca 519 767 05982. 767 0598 What you need to know GREEN organics Collected weekly The green cart will be collected at the curb every week The food scraps container will not be collected at the curb It can be emptied into your green cart as often as you like L a A paper liner is OPTIONAL Acceptable liners include shredded paper paper bags newspaper flour sugar bags or a cereal box Paper bag liners can be purchased at local retailers Do not put plastics in the green cart not even bags labelled as compostable or biodegradable The green cart can be topped up with leaves and yard waste BLUE recyclables Collected biweekly GREY garbage Collected biweekly The blue and grey carts will be collected on alternate weeks one week you ll put the green and blue carts at the curb the next week the green and grey carts Refer to your Waste Cart Collection Schedule for details DO NOT use a liner Contents must be loose not bagged or bundled Shredded paper is the one exception it must be placed in a transparent blue bag inside the blue cart A liner is NOT recommended Contents should be loose not bagged or bundled It s optional to use a clear bag for items such as diapers hygiene products pet waste and kitty litter waste guelph ca 519 767 0598 Keep them clean The carts are easy to clean and include specially designed lids to minimize odour and
3. collection truck stopped in front of your home the driver stepped out and picked up your bags of green and blue waste by hand and put them in the correct compart ment of the truck A second truck and driver then went through the same process for your clear bag The new cart program offers an automated collection system This system uses new trucks that allow the driver to control a mechanical arm on the vehicle to pickup and empty the waste collection carts from the curb into the correct compartment and return them to the curb This automated system is faster more efficient and requires fewer trucks on Guelph s roads SAF 8 i 4 e ee SS an waste guelph ca 519 767 0598 Start using your carts this November Refer to your new collection schedule Week A or Week B included in this information package Week A collection schedule If you are a Week A household beginning the week of Monday November 5 on your regular collection day place your green and grey carts at the curb for collection The following week place your green and blue carts at the curb Week B collection schedule If you are a Week B household beginning the week of Monday November 12 on your regular collection day place your green and grey carts at the curb for collection The following week place your green and blue carts at the curb a Ven A Sen GiveWaste WEEK weer a NewLife Pd Le s In p December ection a the cur
4. containers and muffin cups Paper tissues and towels Sawdust no wood pieces or pressure treated wood non prescription All plastics and elastics must be removed Photography courtesy of Halton Region and Niagara Region Items that are Including Sharp objects e NOT compostable e Cotton balls swabs Styrofoam Place sharp objects such as broken glass razors blades and knives in e NOT recyclable e Diapers Plastic bags a separate rigid container no larger than 0 6 metres two feet in any e NOT hazardous e Hygiene products String rope and wire dimension secure the contents with tape and tape the container shut e Coffee cups e Coat hangers clearly label it Sharp objects and place container inside the grey cart 14 waste guelph ca 519 767 0598 waste guelph ca 519 767 0598 15 16 Yard waste You can top up your green cart with leaves and yard waste each week through out the entire year for curbside collection The City will continue to provide semi annual yard waste collection to all Guelph homes until 2014 Alternatively drop off yard waste free of charge at the Waste Resource Innovation Centre 110 Dunlop Drive Keep it in your yard Yard waste and leaves can provide vital nutrients to your lawn and gardens See for yourself with these easy tips Use mulched leaves on your lawn to help control weeds and create healthier growing conditions for your lawn Leave grass clippings on the la
5. Give Waste kee Nes 2 E ety Es ac A Z oe N Guelph Contents 2 Identify your carts 10 Cart placement at the curb 3 Rolling it to the curb 12 Cart exchanges 3 Support and feedback 12 Lost or broken carts 4 Automated cart collection 12 Additional carts 5 Start using your carts this November 13 Sorting guide 6 What you need to know 14 15 Sorting lists 7 Keep them clean 16 Yard waste 8 Saftey tips 16 Pet waste 8 Collection day reminders 17 Not collected at the curb 8 Other containers 18 Large items 9 Cart storage 19 Electronic waste 9 Mobility 19 Used tires Identify your carts Write your address on your carts with a permanent marker in the space provided The carts belong to the City of Guelph They will be registered to your property address and will remain at that address if you move A serial number is stamped on the side of each cart These numbers will identify your carts if they are lost Record these serial numbers in this user guide Green cart serial number SS Blue cart serial number NN Grey cart serial number e waste guelph ca 519 767 0598 Rolling it to the curb Guelph is placing organic waste recyclables and garbage at the curbina new way Use your new green blue and grey carts instead of plastic bags for your curbside waste collection Sorting our organics recyclables and garbage carefully using carts instead of plastic bags and sending our organic material to Guelph s ow
6. If the size of one or more of your carts is impacting your ability to manoeuvre it you can exchange it for a different size If you need special assistance with placing your carts at the curb contact Solid Waste Resources waste guelph ca 519 767 0598 10 Cart placement at the curb Ensure your carts are accessible to the waste collection truck and out of the way of vehicular traffic pedestrians and bicyclists Follow these steps Park Place your carts at the curb no later than 6 30 a m If your property is beside a curb place them about 30 centimetres or one foot away from the curb gravel shoulder place them along the outside edge of the shoulder public lane place them as close as possible to the edge of the public lane Point Point the arrow on the lid of each cart to the street waste guelph ca 519 767 0598 Sch ki eh aly oe J Unlatch Open the latch on the green cart Space Allow one arms length clearance one metre or 39 inches on all sides of each cart You may also place individual carts on opposite sides of your driveway Store Remove your carts from the curb by 7 p m on your collection day and return them to your storage area 1 r waste guelph ca 519 767 0598 11 12 Cart exchanges The City will provide your home with three carts an 80 litre green cart for organics a blue cart for recyclables and a grey cart for garbage Earli
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9. er this year your household had the option to provide your preferred sizes of blue and grey carts If the City did not receive your cart size selections you will receive an extra large 360 litre blue cart and a large 240 litre grey cart If you are unhappy with the size of blue or grey cart you received contact Solid Waste Resources They will exchange it for the size you want 49 cm 54 cm 41cm 55cm 19 in 21 in 16 in 22 in lt _ 96 cm 87 cm 38 in 34 in Small Medium Large Holds 80 litres 21 gallons Holds 120 litres 32 gallons Holds 240 litres 64 gallons equivalent to equivalent to equivalent to approximately one bag approximately two bags approximately four bags Extra large Holds 360 litres 95 gallons equivalent to approximately six bags A standard 30 in x 38 in 76 cm x 96 cm bag Lost or broken carts If you receive your carts and one of the lids is warped place the cart out ona sunny day and the lid should relax This should not affect performance of the cart or the collection If you lose your cart if it breaks or is damaged contact Solid Waste Resources Additional carts If you would like an additional blue or grey cart they can be purchased at cost from the Waste Resource Innovation Center at 110 Dunlop Drive Note all dimensions are approximate Size of Cart Cost Small 80 litres 21 gallons 25 selena wae te Medium 120 litres 32 gallons 28 the Waste Re
10. keep out pests Try these tips Keep lids closed Keep the latch closed on your green cart Wash the food scrap container in the dishwasher or wipe by hand Line the green cart with newspapers shredded paper flour or sugar bags cereal boxes or purchase paper bags at local Guelph retailers This will help contain any liquids or odours and prevent contents from freezing to your green cart in the winter Wrap food scraps in newspaper or soiled paper towels before putting them in the green cart Layer food waste with soiled paper products or leaves Wipe out carts regularly use white vinegar as an effective disinfectant Sprinkle in salt garden lime or powdered ginger to ward off insects Paper liners can be used to line your food scrap container It s optional to use a clear bag for items such as diapers and hygiene products and then place the bag into your grey cart Shredded paper must be placed in a transparent blue bag inside the blue cart waste guelph ca 519 767 0598 Safety tips Only place acceptable materials in the carts refer to the sorting list on pages 14 15 Close the lid before moving a cart Pull carts over snow like a sled rather than pushing like a plough Do not sit climb or stand on the cart Children should not play in or around the carts Do not place or store carts on elevated platforms including snowbanks greater than 30 centimetres or one foot in height Do not
11. n Organic Waste Processing Facility are all ways we can reduce the amount of waste we send to landfill and decrease Guelph s carbon footprint When it comes to waste diversion Guelph is on the right track we divert more waste from landfill than the provincial average However Guelph generates more waste than the provincial average Each Guelphite over the course of a year generates an average of 460 kilograms or 1 015 pounds of waste The carts through your participation support the City s efforts to divert more waste per capita than any comparable Canadian city and divert 65 per cent of Guelph s waste from landfill by 2016 The waste cart program is rolling out across the city over three years starting this fall In 2012 select neighbourhoods will receive their carts over a six week period starting September 24 This guide includes the information you need to start using your new carts Support and feedback Contact us We are committed to making your transition to using carts as easy as possible Let us know if you have questions concerns or sugges tions on how we can improve the cart program or if you need assistance Solid Waste Resources T 519 767 0598 TTY 519 826 9771 E wasteoOguelph ca W guelph ca waste waste guelph ca 519 767 0598 3 Automated cart collection The City of Guelph previously provided a manual curbside service to collect your bags of organic waste recyclables and garbage The
12. ostat household cleaner or detergent wax or polish o 0 E T Large items including furniture see next page Ashes cooled will be collected in the green cart Construction and demolition materials e g carpet and or under padding plaster drywall fibreglass insulation lumber concrete or other waste residue resulting from construction building renovation or a demolition operation Automotive part exceeding five kilograms or 11 pounds Rock stones or gravel Tree branches more than five centimetres or two inches in diameter Infectious material flesh or tissue from any animal or human Animal carcass with the exception of food waste waste guelph ca 519 767 0598 Photography courtesy of Halton Region N Photography courtesy of Halton Region LO Large items For oversized items including furniture you can continue to use the Bulky item collection program Take it Back directory or participate in Goods Exchange Weekends Bulky Item Collection Large items are not collected as part of the curbside collection program If your item has reached the end of its life cycle you can make arrangements to have it picked up at the curb through the City s user pay Bulky Item Collection Program Take it Back Directory Guelph s Take It Back directory provides a convenient one stop source of information for residents looking to get rid of unwanted items The directory
13. place carts on a steep slope Do not exceed the load rating shown on the lid of the cart Collection day reminders Place items loosely in the cart Do not force them in Only material inside the carts will be collected Do not leave bags or items beside or on top of your carts Ensure the carts are not too full and the lid can close Keep lids closed Open the latch on the green cart for collection Other containers Only the green blue and grey carts provided by the City will be collected at the curb Carts from other municipalities and retailers may not be compatible with automated truck arm and will not be collected You can reuse your old containers around your house or if you have no need for them bring them to the Waste Resource Innovation Centre for free disposal waste guelph ca 519 767 0598 Cart storage Your carts can be stored wherever you currently keep your waste bags in the garage backyard outdoor storage unit covered porch or balcony the side of your home or in your front yard against your home garage or fence The carts can t be stored on a road road allowance or boulevard Some houses apartments and townhomes have extremely limited storage space Employees at Solid Waste Resources are available to work with you or your property manager to find site specific solutions for storing your carts Mobility The cart design includes large wheels and a stable base to move easily even in snow
14. r Butter Bread and cereal including drink boxes e Books hard cover removed Magazines Cheese Flour Corn cobs and husks Ice cream containers Boxboard and bristol board Newspapers and flyers Sour cream Pasta and rice Popcorn Polycoat milk cartons Cardboard and pizza boxes _ Paper and posters Yogurt Pumpkins in pieces Tetra Paks juice boxes Envelopes including Shredded paper in a window envelopes separate blue plastic bag Egg cartons Telephone books Gift bags rope removed Tissue boxes YJ Gift wrap non metallic Toilet paper rolls Food scraps House plants Coffee filters and flowers Pet waste and grounds Leaf and no plastic bags including Cooking oils yard waste those labelled compostable Glass solidified and or biodegradable Bottles e Top up your green Eggs and Feathers and jars cart with leaves and eggshells yard waste o Hair VS Herbs e Kitty litter e Nuts and seeds Meat and fish Pet feces P Metal Sugar and spices including Pet food Aluminum Tea bags Bones and skin foil and pie plates WT Fat solidified Orme Paint cans Plastic Shellfish Ashes cooled empty and dry Bottles and containers Plant pots trays Dryer lint Pop cans all numbers and flats Paper soiled with food Steel cans e Detergent bottles Tubs and lids from plates pizza boxes soup and tuna Medicine bottles food
15. source Large 240 litres 64 gallons 41 Innovation Center for a disposal fee Extra large 360 litres 95 gallons 45 You may also bring waste guelph ca 519 767 0598 Sorting guide The items you currently sort into green blue and clear bags will now go into your green blue and grey carts Green cart organics are dropped off at the Organic Waste Processing Facility where they are composted to make nutrient rich compost that is sold to gardening companies landscapers and greenhouses Blue cart recyclables go to the Materials Recycling Facility where they are sorted into different material types then baled and sold to processing mills to make them into new things Grey Cart garbage is for everything that can t be composted or recycled The contents are compacted and transported in trucks to a landfill in Ontario Did you know Guelph residents are good sorts In fact residents recycle over 10 000 tonnes of recyclables annually Incorrect sorting The new automated collection trucks are equipped with a camera to view waste material emptied into the appropriate compartments This camera will identify improperly sorted items and Solid Waste Resources staff will follow up with home owners or tenants to address any questions about Guelph s sorting system waste guelph ca 519 767 0598 13 Green Cart organics Blue Cart recyclables Dairy products Grain products Vegetables and fruits Cartons and Pape
16. wn to decompose and release organic matter and valuable nutrients into your lawn Try home composting it s an easy way to obtain free valuable nutrients for your gardens For more information visit guelph ca healthylandscapes Excess leaves can also be raked to the curb during Loose Leaf Collection each fall for details visit guelph ca gt seasonal information Pet waste Pet waste and kitty litter can be placed in either your green or grey cart the choice is yours You can use newspaper or any other paper product and place it all in the green cart aclear plastic bag place it and its contents into the grey cart aclear plastic bag dump the pet waste into the green Baie tae cart and then place the empty SE GI gt M gt LS ry gt es LIKS o ias Te ya A Taiki AA A LS he ia BA x See Oe OE Lia plastic bag in the grey cart SS A SC rye K waste guelph ca 519 767 0598 Not collected at the curb Household hazardous waste Drop it off free of charge at the Household Hazardous Waste Depot 110 Dunlop Drive e g a product with a hazard symbol label such as corrosive flammable or toxic product and special waste including but not limited to a battery pressurized container aerosol container propane container portable fire extinguisher fertilizer pesticide oil filter fluorescent light bulb or tube pharmaceutical medical syringe mercury switch or therm
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