Recycling

As of January 1, 2026, the Blue Box Program in Ontario will transition from being operated by municipalities to a producer operated program. The organization that has been created by producers to operate the Blue Box Program is Circular Materials, a not-for profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system across the province.

As part of the residential enhanced recycling system, you can now recycle more at the curb than ever before and the same materials no matter where you are across the province. For a list of acceptable materials, collection schedules/set out times, and more, please visit the Circular Materials website. 

Recycling questions including missed collection, new recycling container requests, etc. can be directed to Emterra’s customer service at 1-888-597-1541 or customercareont@emterra.ca. 

Reminder to all residents in the daily downtown collection area curbside Recycling collection has been reduced to one day a week on Tuesday.  Please click the drop down menu below for a list of streets affected by this. Garbage and Green Bin curbside collection will remain 6 days/week.

 Streets affected by the 2026 Daily Downtown Collection Changes
  • Bridge Street from Dalhousie Street to Darling Street
  • Charlotte Street from Colborne Street to Darling Street
  • Colborne Street from Brant Avenue to Brock Street
  • Dalhousie Street from Brant Avenue to Clarence Street
  • Darling Street from West Street to Clarence Street
  • George Street from Dalhousie Street to Darling Street
  • King Street from Colborne Street to Darling Street
  • Market Street from Dalhousie Street to West Street
  • Queen Street from Colborne Street to Darling Street
  • Water Street from Market Street to Westerly Limit
  • Wellington Street from Market Street to Queen Street
  • Warfe Street from Market Street to Colborne Street

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I still bring Blue Box materials to the landfill?
Residents can continue to bring the same blue box materials to the Mohawk Street Landfill located at 20 Morrison Road.
Will this affect multi-residential properties?

Multi-residential properties with 6 units or more that currently receive curbside collection will not be affected by this transition.

Multi-residential properties with 6 units or more in the province that receive private blue box collection and/or new builds with 6 or more units will not be eligible to receive free blue box collection through the producer responsibility program until January 1, 2031.
Changes to collection at Industrial, Commercial & Institutional properties along residential routes

Beginning Thursday, January 1, 2026, properties in the City of Brantford zoned as Commercial and Institutional, which include Not-for-Profit Organizations, Municipal Buildings, Daycares or Places of Worship on a residential route will no longer receive curbside collection of Blue Box recyclable materials.

Recycling materials can be taken to the Mohawk Street Landfill, located at 20 Morrison Road, Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. free of charge.

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