Garbage and Recycling at Your Building

How do I know what goes where?

Learn about where to properly dispose of your waste by:

• Downloading Richmond Hill's My-Waste app
• Using York Region's Bindicator search tool

Please check with your property manager to see if your building participates in the GoingUp program for organic waste collection.

Garbage and recycling

• All recyclables must be rinsed and loose.
• Large pieces of cardboard or other large items cannot be placed in chutes.
• Plastic film and styrofoam are not recyclable.
• If you require an in-unit recycling container, please contact your property manager.

GoingUp Program (Organics)

• Place your organics in compostable bags (look for the compostable logo).
• If you require an in-unit organics container, please contact your property manager.

Electronic waste and household hazardous waste

Please check with your property manager to see if your building participates in programs for electronic waste and household hazardous waste disposal. If not, you can visit one of York Region's waste depots. 

Free Electronic Waste Collection Event - Saturday, May 25

Have old electronics lying around? Drop them off to be recycled on May 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Tom Graham Arena parking lot (1300 Elgin Mills Road East). 

Items that will be accepted

• Computer equipment (laptops, desktops, servers and accessories such as keyboards, modems, routers, cables, printers and cartridges)
• Mobile devices (cell phones, smart phones, tablets, chargers)
• Audio/visual equipment (TVs, monitors, stereos, receivers, projectors)
• Batteries (single use or rechargeable alkaline only) 

Items that will NOT be accepted

• Household appliances (ovens, dishwashers, toasters, blenders, etc.)
• Appliances containing coolant (fridges, water coolers, dehumidifiers)
• Car batteries/non-alkaline batteries
• Exercise equipment (treadmills, ellipticals, etc.)
• Toys and musical equipment (video game consoles, remote control toys, electric pianos, etc.)

Make sure to also check out the Public Works Open House and Healthy Yards Event next door! 

GoingUp program

If you are a representative from a building interested in the GoingUp program please contact Access Richmond Hill via email at access@richmondhill.ca or call 905-771-8800.

Participating buildings in the GoingUp program receive in-unit organic containers for residents, educational resources and organic collection carts. The building is then added to a weekly organics collection route.

Appliance collection 

Free appliance collection occurs monthly.

To arrange this service, contact Access Richmond Hill at 905-771-8800 or use the free online booking tool.

Please do not place material out for collection before 6 p.m., the day before your collection day or after 7 a.m. on the day of collection.

Furniture collection

Free furniture collection occurs bi-weekly.

To arrange this service, contact Access Richmond Hill at 905-771-8800.

Please do not place material out for collection before 6 p.m. the day before your collection day or after 7 a.m. on the day of collection.

In-unit organic and recycling containers

Richmond Hill provides in-unit recycling containers to all buildings receiving municipal collection and in-unit organic containers to buildings participating in the GoingUp program. Contact Access Richmond Hill at 905-771-8800 for more information. 

Textile collection bins

The City of Richmond Hill does not provide textile collection services. However, by adding a collection bin at your building in partnership with a charity or local business, you can make textile drop-off more convenient for residents while increasing your building’s waste diversion. Collection bins can be obtained by contacting the organizations listed below. 

If your organization would like to be included in this list, please contact greeningthehill@richmondhill.ca.

DISCLAIMER: The City of Richmond Hill (“City”) maintains the directory of organizations for information purposes only. Details of the programs and services may change without notice. Buildings are encouraged to visit organization websites and to call ahead to confirm bin specifications, the level of service provided, what materials are accepted and fees (if applicable).  It is the responsibility of the building to establish a service agreement with the organization. Users are advised that the City does not endorse the organizations or services provided and is not responsible in any way for any injury to persons or property, or any damages or losses of any kind whatsoever, in connection with the use of any clothing donation bins or collection services.

Printable resources (literature/signage)

•  Waste Management Guide