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Bulky Rigid Plastics
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Bulky rigid plastics are accepted at the 506, Plevna and Mississippi Waste Sites in accordance with the Fees & Charges By-law.
Acceptable items
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- Plastic buckets and pails, all sizes but remove any metal handles
- Plastic crates and trays (Milk/Soda/Bread) and laundry baskets (High-density Polyethylene & Polypropylene)
- Plastic lawn furniture, pet Carriers (High-density Polyethylene & Polypropylene)
- Plastic pots (Polypropylene & Polyethylene)
- Large plastic toys, playhouses, totes and tool cases (High-density Polyethylene & Polypropylene) with metal axles removed
- Plastic garbage cans and recycling bins (High-density Polyethylene & Polypropylene) with metal Axles Removed
- Plastic hazardous material Drums but no oil drums
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Unacceptable items
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Please use separate bins/containers for these items:
- Film (Grocery Bags; Stretch film; Strapping) & Other Flexible Packaging, Seedling Trays
- Electronic Scrap & any Plastics with Circuit Boards or Battery Packs
- Vinyl Siding, Vinyl Panels, all Pipes, all Tubing & Garden Hoses (PVC, ABS, or HDPE)
- Fiber: Juice and Milk Cartons, Newspaper, Paper, Wood, Trash
- Metals, Ceramics, Glass, Stones, Rocks, Gravel, Concrete
- Hazardous Material, Medical Waste
- Plastic Containers With Excessive Food Residue, Liquid & Other Products
- VHS Tapes/Audio Tapes
- Styrofoam and Other Foamed Packaging Material
- Containers which held Flammable, Corrosive or Reactive Products, Pesticides or Herbicides
- Plastics #7 Large Water Bottles
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| Composting |
North Frontenac does not have a composting program located at our Waste Sites or Transfer Station, however do encourage home based composting. Composting reduces waste and also converts it into a product that is useful for gardening, landscaping or house plants.
Acceptable items
- Baking ingredients
- Bones
- Bread
- Butcher paper
- Cereal
- Coffee filters/grounds
- Corncobs & cornhusks
- Dairy products
- Drink trays (paper)
- Eggs & egg shells
- Egg cartons (paper)
- Facial tissue Fish parts
- Flowers
- Fruit
- Houseplants
- Leaf & yard waste
- Meat products
- Microwave popcorn bags
- Muffin papers
- Napkins
- Nuts/shells
- Paper cups Paper food containers
- Paper plates, Paper towels
- Pasta
- Pizza & pizza boxes
- Pumpkins
- Rice
- Shellfish (including shells)
- Tea bags/leaves
- Vegetables
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| Electronics Waste |
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Electronics waste bins are available at the following two waste sites:
Acceptable Items
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Computers and Computer Accessories
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Computer terminals, Desktop computers, Laptops, Mini notebooks, Monitors, Netbooks, Notebooks, Notepads, Tablet PCs, Thin clients, Computers Monitors, All-in-one computers, Closed circuit monitor screens, Dual computer monitors, Professional displays
Computer accessories
- Blu-Ray drives,
- CD-ROM drives,
- Computer keyboards,
- Computer mice,
- DVD drives,
- External hard drives,
- Floppy-disk drives,
- HD-DVD drives, and
- Modems (wired and wireless)
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Image, Audio and Video Devices
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Audio cassette players / recorders, Cameras (digital and non-digital), CD players / recorders, Digital picture frames, Handheld personal computers, Home radios, Home theatre in a box, Portable audio / video players, Portable DVD players, Portable MP3/ digital audio players, Portable radios, Portable speakers, Projectors (video, audio, image), Stereo amplifiers, Stereo speakers, Stereo turn-tables, Video cameras (analog and digital), Video player / recorder (DVD / VCR / Blu-Ray), Webcams
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Printing Devices
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Camera dock printers, Desktop all in one devices, Desktop copiers, Desktop printers, Fax machines, Floor standing copiers, Floor standing multifunction, Floor standing printers, Handheld printers, Portable PC-free photo printers, Scanners, Typewriters (electric)
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Telephone Equipment
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Answering machines, Cellular phones, Cordless telephones, Pagers, Palmtops, PDA (cell enable), Smart phones, Telephones (rotary), Telephones (wired)
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Televisions
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Closed circuit monitor screens, Dual television, Televisions, Satellite Receivers
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Vehicle audio and video devices
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Vehicle DVD / Blu-Ray players, Vehicle radios, audio players and speakers
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| Glass Recycling |
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We accept glass at all Transfer Stations and Waste Sites.
Accepted items
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- All clear and coloured glass food and beverage jars and bottles (Lids must be removed and can be placed in the with plastics and cans).
- Wine, liquor and beer bottles (can also be returned for a refund at the Beer Store)
- Mason jars (remove lid and put in with your cans and plastic recycling)
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Unacceptable items
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- Household dishes
- Mugs and cups
- Light Bulbs
- Vases
- Mirrors
- Car headlights
- Window glass
- Drinking glasses
- Leaded glass
- Ceramics
- Eye glasses
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Household Hazardous Waste
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| Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Depots are open from May 15th to October 1st annually
Three HHW Depots have been set up permanently at the following waste sites and times:
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506 Waste Site
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Mississippi Waste Site
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Plevna Waste Site
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Acceptable Items
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- Paints & coatings - latex or oil based, includes stains and their containers
- Petroleum Distillates - varsol, paint thinner, paint strippers, degreasers and their containers
- Crankcase Oil and its Containers
- Used spin on or element style oil filters
- Single use dry cell batteries - alkaline, lithium, buttons cells (watches, hearing aids)
- Pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides and their respective containers (Must show a skull & crossbones hazardous warning)
- All N-P-K Fertilizers and containers in which they are contained
- Propane tanks and cylinders
- Automobile Engine Antifreeze and containers in which it is contained
- All batteries - excluding lead acid batteries from vehicles
- Aerosol containers, such as hairspray and spray paint containers
- Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Fluorescent light bulbs and tubes (whole and unbroken)
- Switches that contain mercury (thermostats, thermometers, barometers, or other measuring devices containing mercury)
- Corrosives - chlorine, drain openers, ammonia
- Irritants such as cleaners
- Liquid fuels (gas, diesel, camping, etc.)
- Stain and scale removers; concrete, cement and mortar mixes
- pH reducer; soldering flux
- Gasoline, antifreeze
- Auto body filler; glazing and spot putty; silicones; drywall compound; foundation coating; roof repair cement
- Foam insulation containers
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Re-Use Centre
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The Re-Use Centre located at the 506 Waste Disposal Site will open May 15th to October 1st annually
Hours of Operation:
Wednesdays 9 A.M, to 1 P.M.
Saturdays 12 P.M Noon to 5 P.M.
Drop offs: North Frontenac Residents Only.
Reuse: Anyone.
Acceptable Items
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- Small furniture;
- Sporting goods;
- Toys;
- Books;
- Housewares;
- Paint (excluding spray paint);
- Craft materials;
- Garden equipment;
- Tools;
- Windows and doors;
- Clean wood.
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Unacceptable Items
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- Hazardous materials;
- Food waste;
- Liquids;
- Unsanitary items (such as toilets or mattresses);
- Textiles;
- Clothing;
- Bulky items;
- Tires;
- Appliance and Electrical devices.
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Bulky Item Posting Board (Bulky items, furniture and appliances)
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Bulky items, heavy furniture, and appliances will not be accepted at the Centre; however, residents may still advertise these items within the Centre. A bulletin board have been made available for residents to post a picture, their personal contact information, information regarding items for repurposing and a date. The role of the Township is to facilitate contact between the donor and recipient.
- All items posted are at the discretion of the owner and will not be warranted or guaranteed by North Frontenac Township in any way and are taken "as is".
- Personal advertisements will be posted for a maximum of thirty (30) days.
- Bulky items for repurposing will not be delivered to, unloaded or stored at the Centre ore Waste Disposal Site.
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Scrap Metal/ White Goods
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Scrap metal and white goods are accepted at the 506, Plevna and Mississippi Waste Sites.
Scrap Metal
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BBQ, bicycles, file cabinets, doors, fencing/wire, dismantled swing sets, iron furniture & railings; metal sheds, aluminum lawn chairs, shower stalls, etc.
Large items such as swing sets, metal sheds, shower stalls, etc., should be broken down before drop off.
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White Goods
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Refrigerators; freezers; stoves, clothes washers and dryers, hot water tanks, dishwashers, wall ovens, microwave ovens, dehumidifiers, air conditioners, etc.
Ensure freezer and refrigerator doors are removed; Freon removed and appliance tagged; otherwise a fee of $30 per unit is payable for appliance containing Freon.
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| Tire Recycling |
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Clean tires are accepted all year round from North Frontenac residents free of charge and are accepted at three waste sites within the Municipality. View Tires - RPRA for more information.
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506 Waste Site
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3444 Road 506, Cloyne, Ontario, K0H 1K0
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Mississippi Waste Site
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1177 Shiner Rd, Mississippi Station, Ontario K0H 2C0
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Plevna Waste Site
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6476 Buckshot Lake Rd, Plevna, Ontario, K0H 2M0
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Types of Tires Accepted
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- Passenger tires,
- Light truck tires,
- Medium truck tires (commonly known as Commercial Truck Tires), and
- Small RV; motorcycle, golf cart, ATV and OTR (Off the Road) tires.
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