A list of upcoming garbage, recycling and composting events in Aurora.
Community Cleanup Day |
Thank you to our 2023 sponsors Home Hardware, Home Depot & Aurora Green Storage Stay tuned for details on our Cleanup Day in 2024 The Town of Aurora is holding its annual Cleanup Day event to help keep our community litter-free. The cleanup day will take place April 2024, exact date to be announced later in the year. Grab your family, friends and colleague to participate in this great community event. You can participate by following the steps below:
To register for the cleanup, please email cleanup@aurora.ca or call Access Aurora at 905-727-1375. A free thank you community barbeque for participants will take place at Aurora Town Park from Cleanup Day pickup locations map Thank you to our 2023 sponsors:Home Hardware, Home Depot & Aurora Green Storage |
Curbside Giveaway Days |
Participate in the 2023 Curbside Giveaway Days on the following weekends:
During Curbside Giveaway Days, Aurora residents are invited to place unwanted, gently used items clearly labelled FREE at the curb for other residents to take for their own use, free of charge. This helps divert unwanted items out of landfill. All uncollected items should be removed from the curb after 5 p.m. on the Sunday. |
Compost Giveaway |
Calling all gardeners! Don't miss our FREE compost giveaway event on Saturday, May 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Joint Operations Centre located at 229 Industrial Parkway North. New this year the event will feature a drive-thru. Residents can drive to the JOC parking lot where staff will be on hand to place one bag of compost bag into each car.
This giveaway is our way of saying thank you to all homeowners who take part in our regional and municipal organics collection programs and to those who make Aurora a greener and more sustainable home for all. For more information, please contact Amanda Cutler. |
E-Waste Days |
E-waste days take place on:
Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Joint Operations Centre - 229 Industrial Parkway North. Looking to safely dispose of old or unwanted electronics. Look no further! Join us at one of our E-Waste Collection events from 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Joint Operations Centre - 229 Industrial Parkway North. E-waste is collected and processed by Quantum Lifecycle Partners LP. For more information, please call 905-727-1375. Ensure your electronics are recycled at a facility that has been approved by the Ontario Electronic Stewardship (OES). OES is a non-profit industry funded organization that oversees electronics recycling through a network of approved collection sites and processors across the province. All OES processors are audited against criteria developed by Electronic Product Stewardship Canada to ensure that electronics are managed in an environmentally sound manner. Acceptable Items for E-waste collection Items include information technology, telecommunications and audio-visual equipment that have a primary purpose of collecting, storing, processing, presenting or communicating information, including sounds and images, recording or reproducing sounds and images. Batteries supplied with the equipment are also accepted. These include, but are not limited to: Display Devices (includes various technologies (e.g. CRT, LED, LCD, plasma)
Telephones & Accessories
Computers & Accessories
Printing, Copying & Scanning Equipment (includes desktop and floor-standing)
Stationary & Portable Audio/Video Systems
Musical Instruments & Equipment
Other
Please note: If an item has an electrical cord, it does not mean it is considered electronic waste. Items not accepted include, but are not limited to:
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Community Garage Sale |
Thank you to everyone who signed up for this year's community garage sale. We have received an overwhelming response to this event and all spots are filled.Event Details Join us on Saturday, June 17 at the Aurora Community Centre Parking lot (1 Community Centre Lane, Aurora) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for our Community Garage Sale. Don't miss out on this exciting event. Hunt for some new treasures, household items and more. A food vendor will be on-site for a nominal fee. Important event seller information Once you register, you will receive a confirmation that your spot has been secured.
Additional questions can be directed to Amanda Cutler at acutler@aurora.ca |