Recycling and
Reuse Locations
What Goes Where?
Looking for recycling or reuse options? Here’s a list of some local companies
who offer various services. The list is current at time of printing, but we suggest
you call before visiting any of these locations; fees and instructions will vary
by company. Still can’t find what you’re looking for? Find solutions by using our handy online
search tool called “What Goes Where?”. Here you will find out how to recycle everything
from pens & binders to plastic bags. Visit www.london.ca/recycle and search away!
n Appliance Disposal & ODS Removal
These companies will remove ODS (ozone-depleting substances) from refrigeration units (air conditioners,
dehumidifiers, freezers, fridges). Some also offer pick-up and disposal of appliances. Rates vary – call first.
l Action
Plus Appliance Centre
519-453-9082
124 Clarke Road
l Try
Recycling
519-457-1566
21463 Clarke Road
l Green
Valley
519-681-0606
1200 Green Valley Road
l City
of London Depots
(See back page for details)
n Automobile Recycling
l Car
Heaven
1-877-755-6272
Proceeds from donated cars will go
towards charitable organizations.
Tax receipt available.
l Teen
Challenge Farm
519-652-0777
Proceeds from donated cars will go
towards teen drug and alcohol
rehabilitation. Tax receipt available.
Search Automobile Wrecking
& Recycling for a complete
list of local companies.
n Automobile Related Waste
Service providers are current at the time of publishing. Visit www.makethedrop.ca for up-to-date information.
n Antifreeze and containers,
empty oil containers, oil filters
l Jiffy
l Pro
Lube
Oil Change
n Motor Oils
Contact individual service stations for
possible disposal charges and information.
l City of London HSW Depot
(see back page for details)
n Tires
Contact your local garage
or see back page for
disposal options.
n Batteries
Rechargeable, non-rechargeable and automotive batteries are accepted at the City of London
HSW Depot and Community EnviroDepots (see back page for details). Visit www.makethedrop.ca
for a location near you.
n Automotive Batteries
These batteries are accepted by
metal dealers (see listing on next
page) and most local garages.
n Rechargeable Batteries
and Cell Phones
RBRC for city wide locations
visit www.call2recycle.org.
n Non-rechargeable batteries
l Best
l
Buy
Home Depot
www.london.ca
n Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs & Tubes
lC
ity
of London HSW Depot
(see back page for details)
l Rona
(bulbs only)
(bulbs only)
lC
ommunity
EnviroDepots
(see back page for details)
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ww.takebackthelight.ca
l Lowe’s
n Construction/Demolition Recycling
The following companies will accept concrete, rubble, asphalt. Rates vary - call first.
l AAROC
519-659-9110
1640 Fanshawe Park Road E
or 3900 Scotland Drive
l Green
Valley
519-681-0606
1200 Green Valley Road
l Try
Recycling
519-668-0898
3544 Dingman Drive or
519-457-1566
21463 Clarke Road
n Electronics Recycling
A long list of electronics are accepted for recycling, visit www.recycleyourelectronics.ca for a complete
list and to find a collection site near you. Restrictions vary – call first.
Some retailers, including Staples, hold special events to collect electronics.
n Metals
These companies will take all scrap metal (i.e. barbeques, bicycle frames, tire rims, swing sets, fences,
posts, car parts). There are no disposal fees. Appliances must be free of ozone-depleting substances
(See Appliance & ODS Removal on front cover). Drums & tanks must be clean and dry. Car batteries
are accepted.
l Core
Industries
519-453-8400
2037 Gore Road
l Gerdau
AmeriSteel
519-455-4639
2025 River Road
l John
Zubick Ltd
519-451-5470
105 Clarke Road
l London
Salvage
519-451-0680
333 Egerton Street
n Needles
Contact your local pharmacy or visit www.makethedrop.ca for a disposal location near you.
l Shoppers
Drug Mart
(disposal container provided)
l Rexall
(disposal container provided)
n Paint
l City
of London HSW Depot
(see back page for details)
l Rona
l Lowe’s
Empty metal paint cans can be recycled in your curbside blue box. Please remove the lid.
This report printed on 100% recycled paper
100% recycled paper
100% fewer trees
50%
less energy used
37%
less greenhouse gas emissions
46%
less water used
49%
less waste produced
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n Pharmaceuticals
Waste pharmaceuticals (over-the-counter and prescription drugs) can be properly disposed of at
many locations. Contact your local pharmacy for their disposal program or visit
www.healthsteward.ca for a location near you.
n Propane BBQ Tanks
l Some
Petro Canada Stations
(Call first for details)
519-455-3272
Dundas & Highbury Southdale & Wellington 519-686-4401
Oxford & Wonderland 519-641-4693
l Hardware
Store / Gas Station
Contact your local hardware
store or gas station for disposal
or exchange options.
l City
of London HSW Depot
Disposable propane
tanks also accepted.
(see back page for details)
lC
ity
of London Community
EnviroDepots
n Reuse Centres - Furniture, Small Household Items, Clothing
Most organizations provide free pick-up service.
l Canadian
Diabetes
l Goodwill
Industries
l Salvation
Army
Collection Program
519-858-3443
Call for location of nearest
drop-off centre.
519-645-1455
Call for location of nearest
drop-off centre.
519-451-0178
Call for location of nearest
drop-off bin.
l Goodways
l Mission
l St.
519-438-3056
300 William Street
No furniture.
519-438-7071
585 York Street, under
Adelaide Street overpass.
l Talize
l Value
519-455-1112
1-800-505-5525
519-432-4900
Furniture, small household
items and clothing.
Services
Vincent de Paul
Village
n Renovation Materials — Reuse Centres
These companies will accept any type of reusable building material: lumber, drywall, windows, doors,
plumbing & electrical fixtures, heating equipment, carpet (new), hardware, unopened cans of paint.
l Habitat
ReStore
519-659-1949
- 40 Pacific Court
- 317 Adelaide Street S.
l St.
Pierre Construction
519-963-0982
595 Exeter Road
n Tires
Many drop-off locations exist, visit rethinktires.ca for a location near you.
l City
of London Community
EnviroDepots
l City
of London HSW Depot
n Toner Cartridges
These companies will refill or dispose of empty toner and ink let cartridges.
l Best
Buy
l Laser
Life
519-659-7829
l Global
Laser
519-878-4511
www.london.ca
City of London Depots
These depots are for residential use only.
Location
Blue Box
*Yard
Household Other
Electronics Scrap Renovation,
Goodwill †Household Appliances
Recyclables Materials Special
Recyclable
Metals Construction &
Donation Garbage
Waste
Items
Roofing Materials Centre
Clarke Road
Community
EnviroDepot
north of Hamilton Rd.
4
4
4
4
4
Oxford Street
Community
EnviroDepot west of
Sanatorium Rd.
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Try Recycling
(under City contract)
21463 Clarke Rd.,
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
fees apply
fees apply
north of Sunningdale Rd.
W12A Landfill Site
(HSW Depot)
3502 Manning Dr.
4
*Fees apply for grass clippings
†
4
$1.50 /bag, bagged garbage only at EnviroDepots
Acceptable Items
Blue Box Recyclables
• boxes: cereal, detergent, cracker and tissue boxes (empty
and flattened)
Appliances
• Refrigerant containing units include: fridges, freezers, air
conditioners, dehumidifiers and water coolers. Fees apply.
• paper: newspapers, catalogues, computer paper, flyers,
envelopes, magazines, phone books, white and light
coloured writing paper and egg cartons
Renovation, Construction & Roofing Materials EnviroDepot Disposal Fees range from $25 for a
minimum load to $70 for a single axle trailer load. Fees
current at time of printing.
• concrete, rubble, asphalt, drywall, wood, carpet, vinyl
flooring, ceramic tile, toilets, sinks, bathtubs, pane glass,
insulation, ceiling tiles, etc.
• cardboard: includes (clean) pizza boxes, appliance and
packing boxes
• containers: aluminum, glass, steel, plastic bottles,
jugs and tubs, foil (including pie plates), empty metal
paint cans (lid off), drink boxes, milk and juice cartons,
ice cream tubs, paper cups (separate lids), rigid plastic
blister packaging (remove the paper insert)
Yard Materials
• plant trimmings, grass clippings ($1.50/bag), leaves,
branches (<1 metre long, <10 cm diameter)
Household Special Waste (HSW) No Disposal Charge
• paint, turpentine, gasoline, motor oil, antifreeze, cleaners,
bleach, pesticides, fertilizers, poisons, acids, pool chemicals,
waste vegetable oil, fire extinguishers and aerosols.
Other Recyclable Items
• Tires, propane tanks, batteries, empty oil and antifreeze
containers, fluorescent light bulbs and tubes.
Electronics
• computers, printers, radios, stereos, cameras, VCRs,
televisions and monitors, etc.
Scrap Metal
• barbeques, bicycle frames, tire rims, swing sets,
fences, posts, car parts, etc.
Goodwill Donation Centre
• Goodwill accepts gently used items that are in saleable
condition, including clothing, shoes, books, housewares, etc.
Household Garbage
• Landfill banned materials will not be accepted. Banned
materials include recyclable materials, renovation materials,
household special waste. Fees apply.
Bulky items are not accepted at the Depots
i.e. mattresses, furniture, patio furniture, etc. Please place
these items at the curb for your regular collection.
For more information on City EnviroDepots,
call 519-661-4570, refer to the Waste Reduction &
Conservation Calendar or visit www.london.ca
This list is provided by the City of London
Environmental & Engineering Services Department
for information only. It is not an endorsement of
any company, nor is it an exhaustive list.
To contact the Environmental Programs & Solid
Waste Division call 519-661-2500 ext. 8413.
Last Updated November 2014
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