Georgina is a beautiful lakeside community with parks and beaches for everyone to enjoy. The Town works hard to keep greenspaces, such as parks and trails, as well as roads and ditches, clean and beautiful. Littering hurts the environment, puts wildlife at risk and creates unnecessary costs for the Town to clean up.
Did you know? The Town maintains 432 public waste bins throughout parks, trails and other public spaces. Last year, 179 metric tonnes of solid waste was collected from these locations.
By raising awareness about littering and illegal dumping, the Town aims to encourage positive behaviour and remind everyone that proper waste disposal helps keep Georgina clean, beautiful and enjoyable for all. This includes being a responsible pet owner and picking up after your pets.
#CleanupGeorgina
Through the Clean up Georgina initiative, residents can make a direct impact by participating in local cleanups. To support these efforts, the Town is offering free cleanup kits, including purple garbage bags and gloves, available at convenient locations:
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Georgina Civic Centre
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Georgina Leisure Pool
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Multi-Use Recreation Complex (MURC)
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All branches of Georgina Public Library
Residents can participate by following a few simple steps
- Choose a public park, greenspace or trail that needs attention
- Pick up a free cleanup kit from one of the designated locations
- Follow the safety tips provided in the kit
- Clean up litter in your chosen area
- Leave tied garbage bags at the cleanup location and contact waste@georgina.ca for collection
Share your efforts by tagging @townofgeorgina on Facebook and using the hashtag #CleanupGeorgina. The campaign is designed to encourage environmental stewardship while fostering community pride and engagement. Every bag of litter removed contributes to a healthier ecosystem and a more vibrant community for all. The Town encourages individuals, families, schools and community groups to participate throughout the campaign. Whether it’s a small cleanup or a larger group effort, every contribution counts.
How residents can help
- Do not litter. Use waste containers provided by the Town in public spaces or take waste home if the bins are full.
- Do not dump household waste. It is against the law and subject to fines. If you have excess garbage or waste that is not collected from the curb, bring it to a York Region Waste Depot to be disposed of safely.
- For more information on how to properly dispose of garbage, furniture, appliances and other items, visit georgina.ca/waste.
Adopt a Road
Did you know the Town of Georgina offers an Adopt-a-Road program? Anyone can adopt a road and make a meaningful contribution to keeping Georgina beautiful.
FAQs
Is there a fine for littering?
Yes. There is a price to pay for littering. Tickets range from $300 up to $5,000 for serious offences.
Where can I dispose of large items?
Large item collection in the Town of Georgina is a scheduled service, similar to appliances and other large metal items. To schedule a large item pickup, residents will need to purchase a large item tag ($12) and call GFL (Green for Life) at 1-866-421-5625 to schedule your collection. Learn more at georgina.ca/CollectionGuidelines.
Where can I dispose of additional waste?
The Georgina Transfer Station is open Monday to Saturday and accepts recyclables, clothing, textiles, electronic waste, scrap metal, shredded paper and tires for no cost. Georgina residents can also dispose of household hazardous waste. Other waste items including garbage, concrete and yard waste are accepted for a flat fee. For details, visit the York Region website.
Textiles can be donated in bins located at the Ice Palace, Civic Centre and Sutton Arena. Donation bins are for textiles only. They are not a dumping ground for any unwanted materials. Illegally dumping waste can result in fines and penalties ranging from $300 to $5,000 for serious offences. Learn more at georgina.ca/CollectionGuidelines.
How do I find out what goes where?
Use the ‘What Goes Where’ tool in the Recycle Coach app. It can also be found at georgina.ca/waste.
Are coffee cups garbage?
No, paper laminate containers such as hot and cold beverage cups can be recycled alongside cardboard boxes, boxboard, cartons and paper products. For more information about recycling, visit circularmaterials.ca/georgina.