TORONTO, July 3 /CNW/ - The City of Toronto opened two more temporary
drop-off sites at 3 p.m. today for the disposal of residential and Yellow Bag
garbage. The two new sites, Centennial Arena Community Centre and Wilket
Creek/Sunnybrook Park, join the existing drop-off sites in being open from 7
a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. These sites continue to supplement the
seven waste transfer stations that have been in operation since the beginning
of the strike.
One of the City's original drop-off sites, York Mills Arena, at the
southeast corner of York Mills and Bayview, has reached capacity and will
close at end of day today. Another site at Christie Pits is expected to be
full by end of day Sunday and will close Sunday at 7 p.m.
When bringing waste to any drop-off site, the public should combine Green
Bin materials with other garbage and ensure it is double-bagged and securely
tied. Residents can also help elderly and disabled neighbours by offering to
take their garbage to a drop-off site.
It is possible these locations may be picketed, so there may be delays at
the site and residents are asked to be patient and cooperative.
A map of the city indicating the locations of the temporary garbage
drop-off sites including the seven transfer stations can be found at
www.toronto.ca. These sites will accept waste from people living in houses,
apartments and condominiums and from those living above commercial businesses,
as well as waste from the City's Yellow Bag commercial customers (business
identification may be required).Two new temporary drop-off sites:
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Centennial Arena Community Centre Wilket Creek / Sunnybrook Park
1967 Ellesmere Rd. 1132 Leslie St. Enter off Leslie St.
Enter off Dolly Varden Blvd., just north of Eglinton Ave. E.
south of Ellesmere Proceed to southern-most parking lot
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Other temporary drop-off sites:
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Ted Reeve Arena Villiers St.
Northeast corner of Main St. & Paved roadway between Saulter St.
Gerrard St. E. and Cherry St.
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Sunnyside Park Sir Casimir Gzowski Park
Parking area south of Lake Shore Parking area south of Lake Shore
Blvd. W., between Ellis Ave. and Blvd. W., west of Sunnyside Park
Colborne Lodge Dr. (must be (must be east-bound on Lake Shore to
east-bound on Lake Shore to access) access)
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Eglinton Flats (1) Eglinton Flats (2)
Enter off Eglinton Ave., east Enter off Emmett Ave., west of
of Jane St. Jane St.
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Etienne Brule Park George Bell Arena
Old Mill Rd. at Catherine St., 215 Ryding Ave., south of St. Clair
east of Humber River Ave. W., east of Runnymede Rd.
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Christie Pits (open until Sunday, North Toronto Memorial Arena
7 p.m.) North of Eglinton Ave., east of
Enter off Crawford St., north of Oriole Pkwy., enter off Edith Dr.
Bloor
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Moss Park Herbert H. Carnegie Centennial Arena
South of Shuter St., north of 580 Finch Ave. W., in parking lot
Queen St. E., west of Sherbourne St.
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Caledonia Park Earlscourt Park
1135 Caledonia Rd., in parking lot West side of Lansdowne Ave., north
of Davenport Rd.
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Taylor Creek Park Scarborough Arena
Enter off Haldon Ave., in parking 75 Birchmount Rd., in parking lot
lot at end of roadway
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Wishing Well Park Highland Creek Wastewater
In parking lot, north of 401, west Treatment Plant
side of Pharmacy Ave. (south of 51 Beechgrove Dr., in parking lot
Sheppard Ave. E.) at end of Beechgrove Dr.
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The temporary drop-off locations were selected based on the following
criteria:
- the site is a City-owned property;
- preference is given to existing paved areas to minimize environmental
impacts;
- is close to and reasonably accessible by the community;
- has vehicular access;
- there is reasonable distance away from residential buildings; and
- has the capacity to hold a large volume of waste if necessary.Garbage stored at the temporary sites will be contained within a fenced
enclosure. Residents must place all waste in the fenced area only. The sites
will have 24-hour security and will be monitored by City staff.
The locations will also be managed with professional pest and odour
controls. All sites have received approval from the provincial Ministry of the
Environment for use as temporary garbage storage sites. Inspectors from
Toronto Public Health will monitor the sites to ensure public health is not
compromised.
Once a site is closed, it will continue to be patrolled by both security
and City staff and all health and environmental protection measures will
continue to be implemented.
Residents should continue to store recyclables, yard waste and bulky
items until the strike is over. Once their Blue Bin is full, residents should
store recyclables in clear plastic bags. They should also postpone garden
trimming and pruning and backyard compost yard waste and organics where
possible.All Toronto residents are asked:
- Not to throw garbage onto streets, into laneways or parks
- Not to leave waste in or around City litter bins. These will not be
emptied during the disruption.The City will not condone illegal dumping, which would include dropping
waste near, but not within the fencing of the drop off sites, as well as other
locations such as City parks or streets. City bylaw officers will monitor the
sites and the fine for illegal dumping starts at $380.
Toronto is Canada's largest city and sixth largest government, and home
to a diverse population of about 2.6 million people. It is the economic engine
of Canada and one of the greenest and most creative cities in North America.
Toronto has won numerous awards for quality, innovation and efficiency in
delivering public services. 2009 marks the 175th anniversary of Toronto's
incorporation as a city. Toronto's government is dedicated to prosperity,
opportunity and liveability for all its residents.
For further information: Media contact: City of Toronto, Media Relations
line during the labour disruption - (416) 338-7768; Public information: Call
Access Toronto, seven days a week, 24 hours at day, at (416) 338-0338 or email
accesstoronto@toronto.ca
