Curbside collection for Recycling is about to change
Per the Government of Ontario, the Blue Box Program will be transitioning from municipal governments to a province-wide system. This initiative requires producers (suppliers of Blue Box material comprised of paper, glass, metal or plastic to consumers in Ontario) to be fully accountable and financially responsible for collecting their materials from residents once discarded.
This transition is managed by Circular Materials – the administrator of the common collection system and a not-for-profit organization committed to building efficient and effective recycling systems in Ontario.
No changes for residents – you will still be able to recycle the same materials, and your collection day does not change!
Learn more: www.circularmaterials.ca/ON.
What is Circular Materials?
A national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization that represents the evolution to a more circular economy where materials are collected, recycled and returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging.
https://www.circularmaterials.ca/
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
Canadians produce a total of more than 31 million tonnes of household waste each year. Make responsible choices. Don't trash it until you've tried to reduce, reuse or recycle it.
The Town of Blind River provides weekly recycling pickup services for our residents.
BATTERY RECYCLING
The Corporation of the Town of Blind is part of a provincial team of thousands of retailers across Ontario helping people recycle used household batteries, free of charge.
Anyone living in the community can recycle household batteries for free at The Blind River Landfill during normal operating hours at 1182 Hwy 17.
Follow the links below for information on recycling your old batteries:
Battery Handling and storage tips
Items Acceptable for Recycling
Pickup schedule
recycling pick up is every Thursday. Each week we alternate between cardboard and paper pickup and plastic and metal pickup.
Please remember to ensure your materials are curbside by 7am every Thursday for collection. If items are not curbside by 7am, there is no guarantee they will be collected. Routing changes that could affect collection times can often occur for a number of reasons including weather, road closures and vehicle breakdowns.
View our 2024 recycling pickup schedule.
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Paper and cardboard
Paper and cardboard items that are NOT recyclable include: |
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Plastic and metal
Plastic and metal items that are NOT recyclable include: |
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Recyclable items
When it comes to recycling, awareness is key. Contamination is the biggest issue impacting successful recycling practices today, when people throw in items they shouldn’t, such as grease-soaked cardboard, plastic bags or paint cans. This is why it’s important to know what you can recycle and what you can’t.
WHERE TO PLACE ITEMS FOR COLLECTION:
- In a visible location on the ground as close as possible to the roadway (not behind shrubs, fences or snow banks)
- On level ground
Do not:
- Place items on top of snow banks. Instead, shovel an area that is flat and place your items there to prevent items from falling, slipping or tipping over.
- Place items on the sidewalk or travelled roadway. This area must be kept clear for road or sidewalk maintenance crews. This is especially important during winter months.
Non-recyclable items can contaminate the whole truck and divert it to the landfill.
Glass and Styrofoam
We do not accept glass, Styrofoam or gift wrap of any kind.
Purchase a blue box
You can buy a new blue box at our municipal office at 11 Hudson St. Please refer to our fees by-law for pricing.
Waste Recycling Strategy
View our Waste Recycling Strategy to learn how we are improving the efficiency of our recycling program and diverting waste away from our landfill.
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