VILLAGE OF WESTPORT SOLID WASTE & RECYCLING HANDLING PROGRAM
RECYCLING-BLUE BAG/BLUE BOX #1
(OTHER)
 Plastic containers #1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
(i.e./water bottles, pop bottles, yogurt &
margarine containers, shampoo bottles, etc)
 NO plastic bags, NO wood pellet bags,
NO plastic wrap, NO Styrofoam. NO
tarps, vinyl siding, blinds, hoses,
chairs, toys, etc.
RECYCLING-BLUE BAG/BLUE BOX #4
(PAPER)
Fibers and papers consisting of:
 Newsprint, old corrugated cardboard (OCC)
 Magazines, catalogues, Soft covered books
 Hard covered books without covers
 Box Board, Cereal Boxes, Tissue Boxes
 Paper towel tubes, Toothpaste boxes
 Printer/Copier paper, Junk Mail
You may bundle & tie this material instead of
bagging it – but it must not be larger than 4 ft.
sq. and may weigh no more than 40 lbs.
(It must be tight, if it is loose it won’t be picked up) If
bagging this material, please be sure to tie bag loosely or
use a clear bag so it can be identified as paper when being
picked up.
Westport GARBAGE BAGS are available for
purchase only at the Municipal Office, 30
Bedford Street, Westport.
Hours: M-F 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
$1 SMALL $2 LARGE
www.village.westport.on.ca
RECYCLING-BLUE BAG/BLUE BOX #2
(OTHER)
 Clear Glass
 Coloured Glass
 No lids
 All glass must be clean
RECYCLING-BLUE BAG/BLUE BOX #3 (OTHER)
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Aluminum cans
Metal & tin cans
Aluminum foil trays
Aluminum foil (no food debris)
 Deposit bottles can be returned to our local
bottle return retailer.
WASTE - CLEAR “WESTPORT” BAG ONLY
(All non-recyclable materials)
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All other household waste
(no hazardous waste)
Food products containing meats, bones, oils
Styrofoam (even if it has a number on it)
Waxed paper
Grocery bags, milk bags, bread bags
Film wrap, food & candy wrappers
Soiled/unwashed containers
Mirrors, drinking glasses, ceramics
Incandescent light bulbs
Waxed cartons (milk, juice, etc.)
Bags must not weigh more than 40lbs. There
is a 4 bag limit per household.
Christmas Tree Pickup:
Christmas trees may be set out at curb
for pickup after January 1st, 2015.
Municipal Information:
Fire Permits: Required for all incinerator
or open burning. Dog tags: Required for all
dogs over 6 months old. Available at the
Municipal Office. Rideau St. Lawrence
utilities payments & account changes can also
be made at the Municipal Office.
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE
Depot Day: July 18th from 8 am and 3 pm
 Fluorescent bulbs
 Used oil/gas, motor oil & gas jugs containing
fluids
 Paint, paint cans & solvents
 Aerosol cans & cleaning products
 Batteries (household & car)
 Windshield washer fluid
 Prescription medicine, needles/syringes
 Waxes
FREE ELECTRONIC RECYCLING
(YEAR- ROUND AT LANDFILL SITE)
Electronic waste may be taken to the landfill site
during regular dump hours, year-round.
Portland Landfill Site – 4427H Old Kingston
Rd, Portland. Hours: Wednesday & Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Residents using the
Portland Site directly will pay by weight for
disposal ($0.09/lb; $10 minimum). Scrap steel is
free. Brush is $21.00/half ton truck load. Pay by
Debit/Credit/Cash. Rates may change in 2015.
Revised March 30, 2015