Earth Week takes place from April 21 to 27 and Earth Day is on April 22. Each year, Earth Week helps raise awareness of environmental issues and highlights sustainability practices that allow us to live gently on our planet. Dufferin County is committed to sustainability through various projects and services that focus on waste reduction. Residents can celebrate Earth Week by attending the events below and following the zero waste tips!

Spring into style this season by attending the Clothing Swap and Share at the Grand Valley Public Library! Bring your unwanted spring and summer clothing/accessories to the event and look for something new to wear for free! Don’t have anything to bring? Stop by anyway! All are welcome.

• Saturday, April 26 from 10 am to 4pm
• Sunday, April 27 from 12 pm to 4pm

Find clothing drop-off times and event guidelines here.

If you participate in the Green Bin and Yard Waste programs, enjoy the end result by getting free compost! Your garden will thank you. The first event of the season will be on Saturday, April 26 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Horning’s Mills Community Hall located at 114 Mill Street in Melancthon.

Click here for guidelines and additional events in May!

Need to get rid of old paint? Recycle it responsibly at a Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste event! Last year, residents helped keep over 120 tonnes of hazardous and electronic waste out of the landfill.

Attend the next event on Saturday, April 26 at the Shelburne Operations Centre (124 Luxton Way) from 8 am to 3 pm!

Visit dufferincounty.ca/waste for a list of acceptable items and limitations and a list of additional events in the spring and summer. Dufferin County residents can attend any of these events.

Join Dufferin Waste at Rose’s Book Club at the Shelburne Public Library on Tuesday, April 29 at 2 pm! Learn about Waste Services programs and services and how you can reduce food waste and textiles waste by participating in Dufferin Waste campaigns.

Choose to Reuse Monday

How can you help reduce plastic pollution? Choose to reuse! Switch to items such as reusable bags, bamboo utensils, stainless steel straws, and coffee mugs. By choosing to reuse, you help keep plastics out of the oceans and landfills.

Textiles Tuesday

The average Canadian buys 70 new pieces of clothing annually. Only half of what is bought is used, while the rest is left unused or thrown out. Textiles contribute to over 10 million tonnes of waste in landfill in North America, of which 95 per cent could be reused or recycled.

Keep textiles out of landfill by donating unwanted clothing, shoes, bedding and more! Check out the Clothes’ing the Loop Map Tool to find businesses, donation bins and organizations accepting donations near you.

E-Waste Wednesday

Do you have old electronics piling up at home? Drop them off at a Household Hazardous and Electronic Waste Event! Visit dufferincounty.ca/waste to find an event near you. Dufferin County residents can attend any of the scheduled events.

You can also recycle e-waste for free year-round by visiting the GFL Transfer Station located at 473051 County Rd. 11, Amaranth.

Take It Back Thursday

Do you have unwanted items, such as appliances, clothing, dishes and more? Take them back to a participating vendor for reuse, recycling, and proper disposal! Download the Take It Back Directory to find vendors near you. https://rb.gy/rxoyt8

Food Waste Friday

On average, Canadian households waste $1500 worth of food annually. Most of this food waste consists of healthy fruits and vegetables that could have been eaten at some point but were thrown away instead. Visit dufferincounty.ca/waste to download resources that can help you buy only what you need, preserve what you buy and love your leftovers!

Stay in Touch!

Learn more ways to help reduce waste during Earth Month by following Dufferin Waste on Facebook and X and download the Dufferin Waste App on your Apple or Android device!

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MEDIA CONTACT:
Megan Ball, Manager of Communications
mball@dufferincounty.ca