Ontario Blue Box Changes Leave Small Businesses Scrambling for Recycling

List of recyclables grows as new Blue Box changes roll out in Ontario

HURON – The new year brings with it new recycling regulations in Ontario, meaning residents can now dispose of more materials in their blue bins.

Black plastic and toothpaste tubes can now go in Hamilton's blue box

Hamilton residents can now put used toothpaste tubes and black plastic containers in the blue box, thanks to Ontario’s new "unified material list" that came into effect on Thursday.

Ontario Blue Box changes leave small businesses scrambling for recycling

Changes to Ontario’s Blue Box recycling program that took effect Jan. 1 are leaving hundreds of small businesses without curbside recycling service.

Ontario expands recycling list as province promises more flexibility

socastcmsRssStart88.7 myFM News staffsocastcmsRssEnd Ontario has expanded what residents can recycle as part of changes now in place across the province, with Premier Doug Ford saying the goal is to capture more materials and reduce waste. Ford says the province is focused on increasing recycling and is willing to adjust the system if needed. https://media-cdn.socastsrm.com/wordpress/wp-content/blogs.dir/2044/files/2026/01/010625-ford-recycling…

Kawartha Lakes provides update on new blue box recycling program - Lindsay Advocate

Following the launch of the new blue box recycling program on Jan. 1, Kawartha Lakes staff recognize that some residents have concerns or experienced challenges with their recycling collection. They are working with Circular Materials and Emterra to support a smooth adjustment period, and in the meantime, would like to clarify some information to reduce confusion. Program roles The new…

Following A Rocky Start, Kawartha Lakes Provides Clarification On The New Blue Box Recycling Program

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