Markham Environmental Services

08/25/2026

Your green bin must weigh less
than 18 kilograms (40 lbs.)!

-Lids must be fully closed; overloaded bins may not be collected.
-Put excess organics in a clear bag and place beside your green bin.

Green bins available for purchase at any Markham Recycling Depot.

Markham.ca/RecyclingDepot

08/21/2026

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 Aug 22
8AM to 4PM
Markham Recycling Depot

Learn more at markham.ca/eWaste

08/21/2026

Come visit our booth and spin to win this Saturday!

Environmental Services will be at:

📍Markham Jazz Festival
📅Saturday, August 22
🕗12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Whether you have questions about where to drop off used batteries and electronics, water restrictions during the warmer months, or what goes in your green bin – our Environmental Services team will be onsite and ready to help.

For more information visit http://www.markhamjazzfestival.com/

08/19/2026

Markham is committed to providing safe, reliable drinking water that’s yours to enjoy straight from the tap.

Did you know?

Our tap water is tested over 7,000 times per year!

To learn more, visit markham.ca/Water

08/18/2026

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

08/14/2026

Join us for a fun-filled time at Celebration Park Community Event!

Enjoy family-friendly activities and engaging with City staff to learn more about the programs, services, and initiatives that support our community.

Event Details
📍 Celebration Park, 135 Karachi Drive
📅 Wednesday, August 19
🕒 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Stop by and meet teams from Environmental Services, Fire Services, Recreation and the Markham Public Library.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Admission is free.

Learn more at markham.ca/CelebrationParkCommunityEvent

08/14/2026

Saturday August 15 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

08/13/2026

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...

08/12/2026

Stormwater ponds are not safe for recreation. NEVER swim, fish, or play near them.

Stormwater ponds may contain algae and/or unpleasant odours, which are common, naturally occurring features that support the ecosystem.

To learn more about Markham stormwater ponds, visit markham.ca/Water