Category: Toronto

At the Toronto zoo, koalas on loan from Australia P.B. and Nutsy entertain visitors and tourists. Metro zoo spokesman Toby Styles states these are the first koalas in Canada. Are there koalas in the Toronto Zoo? Koalas are in serious decline suffering from the effects of habitat destruction, domestic dog attacks, bushfires and road accidents. […]

Line your kitchen catcher (i.e. indoor organics container) or Green Bin (not both) with any plastic bag (e.g. grocery, milk, produce). Compostable plastic bags are not necessary. Can you put compost in plastic bags Toronto? While it’s okay to line either of your containers with plastic bags, it is not okay to include plastic baggies, […]

Obviously, the main reason to visit the Toronto Zoo is to see the 5000+ animals who live there, but you can also enjoy zoo keeper talks and scheduled feedings, hands-on discovery areas, and special exhibits. Why is the Toronto Zoo good? The Zoo ensures compliance with all government and industry legislation to support compassion and […]

The Toronto Zoo opened its doors in August 1974 and since then some 33 million visitors have seen the zoo’s gorillas (a figure which grows by about a million people each year). This group of seven gorillas has conceived over 33 children and are represented by more than 23 living offspring, comprising three generations. How […]

The ban includes checkout bags, cutlery, straws and food-service ware made from or containing plastics that are hard to recycle, with a few exceptions for medical reasons. It will come into effect in December 2022, and the sale of those plastic items will be prohibited as of December 2023, the government said. Are plastic bags […]

Is it illegal to kill a raccoon? Speciesism is alive and well (or should we say running rampant) in Toronto, because while smaller, and arguably cuter, furry fauna like mice are considered fair game for catching and killing, larger mammals, like raccoons, are protected. Can I kill a racoon in my yard in Ontario? As […]

At the same June 2012 meeting, Council voted to end the successful plastic bag fee of 5 cents on all disposable plastic shopping bags. In addition to the loss of the bag fee, this means Toronto has taken some major steps backwards for the environment. Are plastic bags recyclable Toronto? Place all black and/or compostable […]

This item is not accepted in the green bin. Parchment paper has other layers of material on it (silicone or wax for example) which makes it unacceptable for the composting process. Does parchment paper go in organics? Even though these paper products are often associated with foodstuffs, they have linings that can’t be composted. They […]

This item is reusable waste. If this item is in good condition, take it to a Peel Community Recycling Centre (CRC) reuse drop-off area. What to do with old unwanted pillows? How do I dispose of old pillows and duvets? Pet bedding: Some people recommend trying to donate them to a local pet refuge or […]

Do not feed wild animals, such as raccoons and squirrels, or keep wild animals as pets. Stay away from all wild animals, including raccoons, whether they appear tame, injured or sick. Is it legal to feed raccoons in Canada? Anyone feeding wildlife, including coyotes, birds, rodents, squirrels, and raccoons may be subject to a fine […]