We live by the Three R’s

Reduce
This is first for a reason. We must always think before buying items and reduce the amount of waste we needlessly purchase. This can also be called Precycling, or some people refer to this first step as Refuse!

Reuse Everything

...and then Recycle
If you have no other options, then please recycle or use your Green Cart.

About 90-95% of the waste you create can go into Blue Boxes, or the Green Cart. You can reduce your waste by properly sorting your waste and putting it in the right place; this keeps it out of the landfill.

Don't Forget- as of April 2010, Hamilton has a ONE BAG LIMIT on garbage. Please click on the link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Waste Website Features:

Virtual Tours

A series of how-to guides for many Waste-realted programs in Hamilton

Hamilton Reuses Website

A local option in the spirit of Freecycle

Composting

Backyard Composting
Vermicomposting

Tips and other links to composting options

Hazardous Waste in Your Household

What is it- Where to Get Rid of it

Sustainable Flooring

City of Hamilton

Green Venture has partnered with the City of Hamilton’s Waste Management Division for many years on different activities.

Now it is more important than ever to do your part to help reach our diversion goals and extend the life of our landfill.

For more information on City of Hamilton brochures, calendar, and other valuable information, please visit their website or give them a call 905-546-CITY (2489).