Residents’ Guide
A guide to help new or existing East Gwillimbury residents learn more about living in East Gwillimbury.
Newly Built Home Guide
A guide to help new or existing East Gwillimbury residents as they move into their newly built homes.
Health & Active Living Guide
A health and active living guide for you and your family to actively get involved in a recreational activity. East Gwillimbury has new and interesting programs for all ages.
You can view a copy with the links provided or pick up a copy at the East Gwillimbury Civic Centre, 19000 Leslie Street, East Gwillimbury (Sharon).
York Region Police Non-Emergency
1 (866) 876-5423
Ontario Poison Centre
(416) 813-5900
ontariopoisoncentre.ca
Southlake Regional Health Centre
(905) 895-4521
596 Davis Drive, Newmarket (Yonge Street & Davis Drive)
southlakeregional.org
Telehealth Ontario – Free Access to a Registered Nurse
1 (866) 797-0000
Note: Does not replace 911
Crime Stoppers
1 (800) 222-TIPS (8477)
canadiancrimestoppers.org
York Region District School Board
(905) 895-7216
yrdsb.ca
York Catholic District School Board
(905) 713-2711
ycdsb.ca
Enbridge
1 (877) 672-1624
enbridge.com
Bell Canada
310-BELL (2355) / 611
bell.ca
Hydro One
1 (888) 664-9376
hydroone.com
Water (Town of East Gwillimbury)
(905) 478-4282
eastgwillimbury.ca
Rogers Cable
1 (855) 381-7834
rogers.com
Canada Post
1 (866) 607-6301
canadapost.ca
Town of East Gwillimbury
(905) 478-4282
eastgwillimbury.ca / town@eastgwillimbury.ca
By-law, Licensing & Parking Control
(905) 478-4283 x1247
Recreation & Culture
(905) 478-2241
Holland Landing Branch
(905) 836-6492
19513 Yonge Street, Holland Landing
Mount Albert Branch
(905) 473-2472
19300 Centre Street, Mount Albert
Mount Albert Friendship Club for Seniors
(905) 473-3305
19300 Centre Street, Mount Albert
York Region Transit/VIVA Information Line
1 (866) MOVE-YRT (668-3978)
(905) 762-2100
transitinfo@york.ca
yrt.ca
See Section 11 and also available at eastgwillimbury.ca
York Region Transit maps
Town of East Gwillimbury’s Trail & Bike Route maps
Open Space Areas & Trails
GO Transit
1 (888) GET-ON-GO (438-6646) / (416) 869-3200
gotransit.com
TTC Customer Information
(416) 393-4636
ttc.ca
Mount Albert Community Centre
(905) 473-3134
53 Main Street, Mount Albert
Mount Albert Lions Club Community Centre
(905) 473-3667
5057 Mount Albert Road, Mount Albert
North Union Community Centre
(905) 478-1417
2624 Boag Road, R.R #1, Queensville
Queensville Community Centre
(905) 478-2591
1590 Queensville Side Road, Queensville
Ross Family Complex
(905) 473-2653
19300 Centre Street, Mount Albert
River Drive Park Community Centre
(905) 478-4282
20 Oak Street, River Drive Park
Continue to backyard compost!
Green Bin collection simply expands your composting options by including items that can’t be placed in your backyard composters such as diapers, meat and pet waste.
Line your bins with Certified Compostable plastic bags.
Please do not set your small indoor container at the curb for collection.
If raccoons are getting into your Green Bin, use a 12 inch bungee cord to secure your Green Bin closed.
Please don’t place yard waste in your Green Bin.
Use your Green Bin to reduce the amount of waste that you produce during the holidays.
As part of the Thinking Green Development Standards and Sustainable Development Incentive Program, every ACORN home will receive three recycling containers, one Blue box, one Green Bin and one Kitchen collector which will be provided to homeowners on or before closing of their home.
Community Environmental Centres
1124 Elgin Mills Road, East, Town of Richmond Hill
130 McCleary Court, City of Vaughan
Monday: 9:30am to 4:30pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed
Thursday to Sunday: 9:30am to 4:30pm
(Open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays from April 1 to October 31)
Closed civic and statutory holidays
Household Hazardous Waste and Recycling Depot
225 Garfield Wright Blvd., Town of East Gwillimbury
Monday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Tuesday and Wednesday: Closed
Thursday to Sunday: 8:30am to 4:30pm
(Open until 7 p.m. on Thursdays from April 1 to October 31)
Closed civic and statutory holidays
Yard Waste Drop-Off
Miller Compost Bloomington Facility
1351 Bloomington Rd., Town of Richmond Hill
April 1 – November 30
Monday to Saturday: 7:30am to 5pm
Sunday: Closed
Closed civic and statutory holidays
December 1 – March 31
Monday to Friday: 8am to 4pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
Closed civic and statutory holidays
Reduce localized flooding.
Control erosion by limiting the amount of stormwater that goes to nearby creeks and rivers.
Improve water quality by allowing dirt and other solids in stormwater runoff to settle to the bottom of the pond.
The stormwater management ponds (SWMP) are your community are designed to control the flow of water by collecting runoff from rain and melted snow. It is routed through the East Gwillimbury drainage system to help manage the excess water caused by increased impervious and hard surfaces such as roads, driveways, sidewalks, walkways, patios and roofs. Upon assumption of your subdivision, it is the Town’s responsibility to maintain the stormwater management ponds.
Dispose of trash properly to avoid accumulation of trash in and around the pond.
Dispose of grass clippings or leaves properly to avoid accumulation in and around the pond.
Minimize the use of fertilizer.
Avoid disturbing vegetated areas around the pond to minimize sediment laden runoff from entering the pond.
Avoid introducing swimming pool discharges or allowing toxic substances (oil, anti freeze) to runoff into the pond or storm sewers that lead to the pond.
Report evidence of beaver activity (damming) or other animal activity to the Town so that proper maintenance activities can be carried out.
Do not plant any trees within the park area that contains the SWMP without prior approval from the Town.
Obey all signs posted around the ponds and use the amenity areas surrounding the pond appropriately.
Do not swim, wade, skate or boat within the storm water pond.
Exercise safety around stormwater ponds as conditions in the ponds can change rapidly which can include fluctuating water levels and thin ice.
What goes in a blue bin?
Books, paperback and hardcover (with hardcover removed)
Boxboard (e.g. cereal boxes)
Bristol board
Brown paper bags
Calendars
Cardboard boxes (flattened)
Cartons (e.g. milk, juice cartons)
Egg cartons
Envelopes
File folders
Flyers (including glossy)
Frozen food boxes
Frozen juice containers
Greeting cards (paper only)
Juice boxes (no straws)
Kraft paper
Magazines
Newspapers
Office paper
Paper coffee cups (without lid)
Paper towel rolls
Pizza boxes
Posters
Shoe boxes
Telephone books
Wrapping paper (non-metallic)
Aerosol cans (empty)
Aluminium foil,
plates,
trays
Metal cans (e.g. soup cans)
Cookie tins
Paint cans (empty, lids off)
Pop cans
Bottles
Jugs and jars
Baby wipe containers
Bakery trays and clamshells
Bottles (e.g. water bottles, juice bottles)
Household cleaning bottles (e.g. laundry detergent)
Microwaveable plastic food trays
Pails (up to one gallon)
Plant pots (no larger than nine inch diameter)
Plant trays (no larger than 12”x12”)
Plastic take-out food containers (empty and clean)
Shampoo bottles
Tubs and lids (e.g. margarine or yogurt)
Windshield washer bottles (empty)
What goes in a green bin?
Bread
Candy
Dairy products
Cereal
Coffee grounds
Eggs and egg shells
Fish and shellfish
Fruit
Meat products (bones, fat, skin)
Pasta
Vegetables
Cardboard (e.g. soiled pizza box)
Coffee filters and tea bags
Facial tissue
Kraft paper
Microwave popcorn bag
Muffin wrappers
Paper plates (soiled)
Paper towels
Shredded paper
Animal waste, kitty litter, bedding
Bird seed
Diapers
Feathers
Flowers (dried and fresh cut)
Hair / fur
Houseplants
Nail clippings
Pet food
Sanitary products
