Municipal recycling first emerged in Ontario in the 1980s. Since then, it has transformed into what currently is known as the Blue Box Program, a recycling system that is operated by municipalities ...

On Jan. 1, 2026, Ontario will complete its three-year transition to extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging and paper products. Simultaneously, the province will introduce an enhanced ...

City says producer-led program off to smooth start; company responds to resident’s concern about damaged bins.

Changes are coming to residential recycling in Toronto starting in the new year, two councillors announced on Thursday. Blue bins will still be picked up in Toronto, but city workers won't be doing ...

There will still be black and blue boxes for recycling lining Ottawa-area streets and you will still have to place them curb-side by early on garbage day, but starting Jan. 1 those curb-side leftovers ...

Councillors unanimously support recycling collection at 2,700 properties not included in new blue box guidelines until end of ...