Important Update: Toronto's Recycling Services Transition in 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, the City of Toronto will no longer manage recycling collection. Under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act of 2016, this responsibility will shift to producers, with Circular Materials taking over Blue Bin collections for all residential properties, schools, long-term care facilities and retirement homes.

I wanted to share a quick but important update about our recycling services. Starting January 1, 2026, the City of Toronto will no longer manage recycling collection. Under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act of 2016, this responsibility will shift to producers, with Circular Materials taking over Blue Bin collections for all residential properties, schools, long-term care facilities and retirement homes.

The City will still be responsible for collecting and managing recycling from commercial locations; City Divisions and Agencies; Charities, Institutions and Religious Organizations.

This summer, you’ll notice City workers placing stickers over the City of Toronto logo on your recycling bins. Expect a mail notification about two weeks before this happens in your area.

Rest assured, your current recycling routine remains unchanged until January 1, 2026.

For any recycling-related services, such as missed collections or bin repairs, please continue to contact 311.

This transition is part of the Extended Producer Responsibility initiative, which began on July 1, 2023, aiming to make producers more accountable. We’re committed to ensuring as seamless of a transition as possible. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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