Markham Environmental Services

10/06/2026

Recycle your unwanted electronics responsibly. Whether it’s an old phone, computer, charger or other electronic device, bring it to any Markham Recycling Depot for free recycling.

Remember to bring your used batteries too! Together, we can help keep harmful materials out of landfill.

Sat. October 10
8AM to 4PM
Thornhill Recycling Depot

Learn more at markham.ca/eWaste

10/06/2026

Did you know?

Bulky items collected at the curb go to landfill. Consider donating items in good conditions to a local charity such as

Broken bulky items are collected every other week on the same day as your regular Clear Bag Garbage. No appointment needed. (3 item limit)

For more guidelines and information, visit markham.ca/BulkyItems

10/02/2026

The City of Markham proclaims October as Circular Economy Month!

Follow to learn how you can support a circular economy at home, school and work:
markham.ca/CircularEconomyMonth

09/23/2026

Preventing windblown litter is easy!

Use a clear blue bag for any overflow recyclables or lightweight materials, such as, styrofoam packaging, to help keep them secure and prevent them from blowing away.

Continue to follow these simple steps to ensure proper set-out:
• Empty and rinse all containers
• Use a clear, blue bag
• Flatten and bundle cardboard

For more guidelines, visit circularmaterials.ca/Markham

09/22/2026

Always follow proper set out guidelines for all leaf & yard material.

Branches and brush must be bundled:
• Less than 1.2 meter in length and under 18 kilograms
• Branch diameter must be less than 15 centimeters
• Tied with string not wire

For more guidelines, visit markham.ca/YardMaterial

09/21/2026

Markham Recycling Depots accept all off your unwanted electronics and batteries for safe, responsible recycling - at no charge to you.

Come out and drop off your electronics and batteries:
Sat Sept 26
8AM to 4PM
Markham Recycling Depot

Learn more at markham.ca/eWaste

09/18/2026

This Saturday September 19 is Curbside Giveaway Day!

Residents are invited to put their unwanted, gently used items, such as sports equipment, garden tools and more at the curb for others to take for free.

Tip - Clearly mark your items as “FREE”

For more tips and details, visit markham.ca/CurbsideGiveawayDay

09/17/2026

Every week, flyers pile up in our mailboxes.

To stop receiving paper flyers all together, simply place a note inside your mailbox or submit a request to Canada Post.

It’s easy and it’s your choice.

Learn more at
Canadapost.ca/ConsumersChoice

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-8huIKt1e8

To stop receiving paper flyers all together, simply place a note in...

09/15/2026

Getting rid of an old toilet?

Collected same day as Clear Bag Garbage

- Placed neatly at the curb by 7 AM; no earlier than the night before
- 2-piece toilets must have the tank separated from the bowl for the health and safety of our collectors.

For more set-out guidelines, visit markham.ca/BulkyItems

09/15/2026

Saturday September 19 is Curbside Giveaway Day!

Residents are invited to put their unwanted, gently used items, such as sports equipment, garden tools and more at the curb for others to take for free.

Tip - Clearly mark your items as “FREE”

For more tips and details, visit markham.ca/CurbsideGiveawayDay