What day and how often is the recycling picked up?

ANSWER: Refer to the Garbage and Recycling Collection Schedule in the Waste Management Section of the Town’s website for your area's collection day. Green bins and blue boxes are collected weekly; garbage is collected bi-weekly.

How do I get rid of old carpet, appliances, sofas, etc?

ANSWER: All the information can be found in the Garbage and Recycling Collection Schedule which is distributed to each household. Copies can also be picked up at the Town Offices or in the Waste Management section of the Town’s website.

Residents are required to phone Turtle Island Recycling at 1-866-421-5625 to make arrangements for their appliances and/or large metal items to be picked up.

Where do I dispose of old paint, batteries, etc?
ANSWER: There are three permanent Household Hazardous Waste Depots - one in Markham, one in Georgina and one in East Gwillimbury. More information can be found in the on Page 3 of the Recycling & Waste Collection Schedule.  Empty metal paint containers with the lids removed may be placed in the blue box, provided the paint has been allowed to dry. Plastic paint containers (where paint has been allowed to dry) can be placed in the garbage.

Where is the dump in the Municipality?

ANSWER: There is no dump in Whitchurch-Stouffville. For more information regarding the disposal of household garbage, large articles or home improvement material, contact the Regional Municipality of York at 905-764-6345 extensions 5712, 5719 or 5721, or the Public Works Department.

How do I get rid of yard waste?

ANSWER: There is yard waste collection days scheduled bi-weekly from April to November each year. Please note that yard waste is only collected in Kraft paper yard waste bags or a reusable open-top container. Branches should be bundled and no longer than four feet long. See the Recycling & Waste Collection Schedule for complete information.
 
Where is the Composting Facility and what is is the phone number?

ANSWER: Residents may deliver yard waste to:
The Bloomington Composting Facility, 1351 Bloomington Road (just west of Leslie Street) in Richmond Hill, April 1st – November 30th, Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday 7:00 am – 5:00 pm (excluding Statutory Holidays). A charge of $65/tonne for loads over 1 cubic yard will be applied.
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Yard waste can be taken free of charge by residents to the Georgina Transfer Station, 23068 Warden Avenue (1 km north of Ravenshoe Road (Regional Road 32) on the west side) in Georgina, Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

There are limitations on some material that can be dropped off, please see the York Region website for more details (http://www.york.ca/Services/Garbage+and+Recycling/Yard+Waste+Drop-off.htm) or contact the York Region Waste Management  at 1-877-464-9675 ext. 5000.

Who is our M.P. and M.P.P. and what are their telephone numbers?

ANSWER: Our M.P. is Mr. Paul Calandra and his office can be reached at 905-294-0004 or 1-613-992-3640. Our M.P.P. is Ms. Helena Jaczek and her office can be reached at 416-327-4370
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What is the number for Bruce's Mill?

ANSWER: The Toronto Region Conservation Authority is responsible for Bruce's Mill and their telephone number is 416-661-6600 or  905-887-5531.

How do I get my well water tested?

ANSWER: The proper water testing kits can be obtained from:

Newmarket                   905-895-4511     Richmond Hill               905-762-2090
Markham                       905-940-1333

What is the schedule for the GO Train and what is the telephone number?

ANSWER: Information for the GO Train is 416-869-3200, or www.gotransit.com.

Is there any public transportation in Whitchurch-Stouffville?

ANSWER: York Region Transit (YRT) provides bus service within Whitchurch-Stouffville. A current schedule is on their web-site at www.yorkregiontransit.com, or at 1-866-668-3978.

What is the schedule and rates for the York-Durham Heritage Railway?

ANSWER: Information for the York-Durham Heritage Railway can be obtained by calling 905-852-3696.

Who has responsibility for various roads in the Municipality and when will they be swept, cleared, watered down, etc?

ANSWER: Roads in the Municipality can be the responsibility of the Town, York Region or the Province. Questions can be answered by our Public Works Department, at 905-640-1910, ext. 306.


Who looks after parking infractions?

ANSWER: The Town's By-Law Department is responsible for parking infractions 905-640-1910 or 905-895-5299 ext. 2258 or ext 2254.  Weekends and evenings ext. 2229.

What is the Animal Control number?

ANSWER: The Town of Georgina acts as our Animal Control and the telephone number is     1-800-898-8606.

All strays from Whitchurch-Stouffville will go to the shelter if picked up by an animal patrol officer. If your pet should go missing, please consult our Animal Control at the website listed below. It includes photographs of all dogs and cats that have been picked up in the Whitchurch-Stouffville area and shows the date that the animal was delivered to the pound.

The Municipal Animal Control runs an Animal Adoption Centre. You may learn the history and view some of the pets they have for adoption or check for your lost pet on their website: www.petfinder.org/shelters/ON53.html

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