Don't Trash It, Green Bin It!
Did you know that about 30% of what ends up in Newmarket’s garbage could go in the green bin? Keep these items out of landfills and into the green bin. A greener Newmarket starts with you!
From June 17 to July 18, Newmarket is hosting an educational campaign aimed at encouraging more households to use the green bin. Don't trash it, green bin it!
Town staff will be visiting randomly selected neighbourhoods to provide educational information on the green bin program. Residents can anticipate seeing door hangers to help encourage the use of green bins.
Green Bin and Kitchen Catcher Sale 
Getting started is easy! From June 16 to July 14, Newmarket will be offering green bins and kitchen catchers at a discounted price. Purchase your bins online through newmarket.perfectmind.com or by calling Customer Service at 905-895-5193. Bins will be delivered to your home by GFL. Green bins and kitchen catchers are also available for purchase in-person using using debit or credit at the following locations:
- Municipal Offices (395 Mulock Drive)
- Magna Centre (800 Mulock Drive)
- Ray Twinney Recreation Complex (100 Eagle Street)
- Newmarket Seniors Meeting Place (474 Davis Drive)
- Robert N. Shelton Operations Centre (1275 Maple Hill Court)
Participate in a Waste Management Survey for a chance to win 1 of 3, $50 gift cards to a local Newmarket business!
Your feedback will help the Newmarket Team better understand the green bin program and identify ways to improve it and better serve residents. The survey focuses on questions related to the green bin as well as other waste items including garbage and recycling.
Complete the survey by June 30 for a chance to win! The survey is open to Newmarket residents only.
Newmarket's Green Bin Program
Newmarket offers weekly green bin collection to make composting as convenient as possible. There is no limit on the number of bins that can be placed for collection. Place your green bin at the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day (no earlier than 5 p.m. the night before). This small effort helps keep neighborhoods clean and ensures efficient pickup.
For more information on waste collection reminders, disposable information and more download the Recycle Coach app on your mobile device or Newmarket.ca/RecycleCoach. For more information on Newmarket's green bin program, visit Newmarket.ca/GreenBin
What's accepted in the green bin?
Coffee filters/grounds and tea bags
Eggs and eggshells
Fat, grease and lard (solidified)
Fruits and vegetables
Herbs, spices and sauces
Meat, fish and shellfish (including bones)
Cardboard that contains food residue (e.g. pizza box soiled with sauce, cheese, etc.)
Paper towels/napkins and tissues
Diapers
Sanitary products
Pet food and fur and much more!
Reminder: Use certified compostable bags or paper bags to line either your kitchen catcher or green bin, not both. Securely tie all bags. While compostable bags are preferred, clear plastic bags are also accepted.