Ontario Proposing Changes to Blue Box Recycling Program

Ford government considering Blue Box overhaul and may end overflow bag collection, replace Circular Materials

In a technical briefing document obtained by the Star, Ontario is proposing to end collection of both flexible plastics and overflow material in bales or bags.

Ontario says new blue box rules will provide a clearer picture of recycling costs and operations

The province said the changes are intended to provide “clear and transparent insight” into blue box operations and costs.

Ontario proposing changes to Blue Box recycling program

The proposed changes would give the province more power to regulate the fees that recycling organizations charge to businesses to collect and process recyclable materials.

Ontario proposes changes to Blue Box recycling program to control costs and improve transparency

Ontario is looking to make changes to its Blue Box recycling system, with new proposals aimed at controlling costs for businesses while improving tran...

Ontario Introducing Changes to Improve Blue Box Program

Proposed changes will increase transparency and help address costs for businesses The Ontario government is proposing legislative and regulatory changes that would improve transparency, strengthen accountability and help bring down costs for producers of packaging and paper products, while building a stronger recycling system for all Ontario residents. In the face of economic uncertainty from U.S. tariffs, the government continues to take action…

Ontario introduces changes to improve blue box program 2026

TORONTO — The Ontario government is proposing legislative and regulatory changes that would improve transparency, strengthen accountability and help bring down costs for producers of packaging and paper products, while building a stronger recycling system for all Ontario residents. In the face of economic uncertainty from U.S. tariffs, the government continues to take actions to protect Ontario by cutting costs and unnecessary ... The post Onta…