NEWS RELEASE
CITY OF ORILLIA
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The City of Orillia’s Waste Management Advisory Committee (WMAC) annual Treasure Hunt program is returning once again!
On the third weekend of the month, from May to October, residents are encouraged to recycle or re-use their large household items. It’s like a community garage sale!
Residents can leave unwanted, but still useful, household items at the curb after 5 p.m. on the Friday of the event weekend, but must remove all uncollected items by Sunday at 11 p.m.
Residents who fail to remove uncollected “treasures” from the curb will be subject to fines pursuant to Chapter 877 of the City of Orillia Municipal Code – Solid Waste Management.
“This is a great program as residents have the opportunity to remove their large household items that they may have no use for, and other residents may take an interest in the items. It is simply a win-win for everyone,” said Shaun Wakefield, Chair of WMAC.
The 2019 Treasure Hunt dates are:
- May 18-19
- June 15-16
- July 20-21
- Aug. 17-18
- Sept. 21-22
- Oct. 19-20
Residents are reminded to take items placed at the curb only. Do not take any items from the lawn. All treasures are claimed in “as is” condition.
If residents wish to further embark on a treasure hunt, residents can visit the Waste Diversion Site (100 Kitchener St.). There are a number of different types of items in the City’s Reuse Depot to take, free of charge. Items include: household items, such as pictures, furniture, books, paints, stains, car care products, waxes, polishes, paint thinners, home and garden products and more! The Reuse Depot is open during regular site hours in the summer and closed during the winter.
For more details on the city’s reuse programs, visit orillia.ca/en/living-here/reuseprograms.
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