​In honour of Waste Reduction Week (October 16 to 22), the Town of Newmarket is urging residents to take steps to reduce, reuse, recycle, and make environmentally friendly choices to combat issues such as climate change, water pollution and the preservation of natural resources. This year, the Town will once again be hosting two events to help make Newmarket even greener.  

"Each year, Waste Reduction Week reminds us to take even more steps to reduce our carbon footprint and the impact we have on the environment, "says Mayor John Taylor. “We’ve been doing great so far, with a 66% diversion rate as a region, but there is always more that can be done to ensure an even more sustainable Newmarket. I encourage everyone to take your unwanted electronics to the Electronic+ Recycling event to ensure these items can be properly disposed and kept out of landfills.”  

See below for two great initiatives in Newmarket in honour of Waste Reduction Week.

Blue box, green bin and kitchen catcher sale from October 16 to 22   
The Town of Newmarket will be offering blue boxes, green bins and kitchen catchers at a discounted price to help ensure that all waste is disposed of properly.   
 
Cost:   

• Blue Box*- $10.50 each  

• Green Bin*- $19.60 each  

• Kitchen Catcher*- $5.60 each   

  *Limit 2 per household  
  

To purchase bins during this sale, residents can: Place an order through the Town’s online store at newmarket.perfectmind.com. Please note that an online account is required to make the order. Signing up for an account is free and easy.
  

Email info@newmarket.ca with your order. Orders must include your name, address and phone number. Town staff will call you to obtain your credit card payment information. Do not include credit card information in the email.  
 

Purchased items will be delivered directly to you by GFL (Green for Life) within 1-2 weeks. 

Electronics+ Recycling Event on Saturday, October 21
The Town of Newmarket will host an Electronics+ Recycling Event on Saturday, October 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Robert N. Shelton Operations Centre (1275 Maple Hill Court). This is a drive-thru and drop off style event that will allow residents to properly dispose of unwanted electronics.  New for this year, this Town will also be accepting household paint and lightbulbs in addition to used household batteries.  
 
Accepted items include:  

Used household batteries, paint and lightbulbs will also be accepted.

Residents can also participate in Waste Reduction Week by following the steps below to reduce waste:

• Remember to bring reusable bags when shopping. Keep a few reusable bags in the trunk of your vehicle or right by the door so they are always available.  

• Plan your meals ahead and shop with a grocery list. Planning your meals for the week and only buying groceries that you know you will eat will help reduce food waste (and save money too!).

• Try making some DIY cleaning products and beauty supplies. Making your own cleaning products and beauty supplies helps reduce the need for purchasing packaged products and helps reduce the amount of toxins released into our environment.

• Consider buying used instead of new or try repairing before replacing.

• Buy in bulk. Buying in bulk can be better for your wallet and also helps reduce waste.    

• Recycle old and/or unwanted electronics such as computers monitors, laptops, mobile devices at a local electronics recycling event or drop them off at a York Region Waste Depot.

• Use refillable or reusable food containers. Avoid using disposable or non-recyclable food containers.

For more information on what is accepted at the Electronics+ Recycling Event and the Town of Newmarket’s other environmental initiatives, visit newmarket.ca/ecoevents