top of page
Search

♻️ Blue Box Program Update (Starting Jan 1, 2026)

  • Marian
  • Sep 8
  • 1 min read

As legislated by the Province of Ontario, Circular Materials will take over residential recycling services as part of Ontario’s new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program.


Why the change?

Under EPR, the companies that create packaging and paper products must now pay for and manage their recycling. This shift aims to:

  • Reduce wasteful packaging

  • Improve recycling rates

  • Ease costs for municipalities


What's changing:

  • New contact for help: For missed pickups or blue box replacements, contact Miller Waste (not the City). Info will be shared soon.

  • Separate trucks: Recycling (blue box) and organics (green bin) will be picked up by different trucks. Your collection day stays the same, but pickup times may vary.


What's staying the same:

  • Collection schedule: No changes to your regular pickup days.

  • Your blue box: Keep using the same one.

  • Other waste services: The City still handles garbage, green bins, yard waste, bulky items, and appliances.


City staff and Circular Materials are working together to make the switch smooth and easy for everyone.



Blue recycling box with symbols on grass under blue sky. Text: "Blue Box Changes Starting January 1, 2026," plus program details and website.

 

 
 
bottom of page