Donation Bin Licence

A Donation Bin Licence is required to install any donation bin within the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.

A donation bin is a receptacle located outdoors and placed, installed, displayed, operated, used, altered or maintained for the purpose of collecting donated items from the public, including but not limited to: clothing, appliances, electronics, household items, metal, paper, recyclables and toys, but does not include a receptacle located within a building or a receptacle owned or operated by the Town.

The Donation Bin Licence is valid for one (1) year and expires on January 31st annually.

Applicable Fees

  • Initial Licence Fee: $250.00
  • Renewal: $200.00
  • Late Fee: $50.00
  • License Amendment: $50.00

  • Initial Licence Fee: $400.00
  • Renewal: $350.00
  • Late Fee: $50.00
  • License Amendment: $50.00

  • Initial Licence Fee: $0.00
  • Renewal: $0.00
  • Late Fee: $50.00
  • License Amendment: $0.00

  • Initial Licence Fee: $0.00
  • Renewal: $0.00
  • Late Fee: $50.00
  • License Amendment: $0.00

You Are Required to Submit:

  1. A completed Application Form.

  2. Photo identification (driver's licence or passport are accepted).

  3. A completed Property Owner Consent Form.

  4. Non-profit information (if applicable).

  5. A certificate of general liability insurance ($2,000,000 minimum).

  6. Zoning approval, permitted in commercial zones only (to verify Zoning compliance please contact BWG's Planning Division: 905 775 5369).

  7. Site Plan

Please make an appointment with the Licensing Officer if you have questions or concerns, or to submit your application.​

 


 

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Donation Bin By-law 2015-93

Please review and be aware of the owners' responsibilities under BWG's Donation Bin By-law.

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Donation Bin License Application

You must complete the application form as part of your submission to operate in BWG.

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Property Owner’s Consent

All applications must include consent from the owner of the property where the donation bin will be placed.

Contact Us

Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
100 Dissette St., Unit 7&8
Bradford, ON, L3Z 2A7

Phone: 905-775-5366

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