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🚛🛍️ COMING SOON TO YOUR BLUE BIN: Episode 3🛍️🚛✨Flexible Plastic Packaging! ✨Heads up, recyclers! Another big change is coming your way.Starting January 1, 2026, you’ll be able to recycle flexible plastic packaging in your blue bin — that’s the soft, squishy stuff that’s been trash until now.Here's what will be accepted:✅ Bags used for dry cleaning, bread, newspapers and flyers✅ Overwrap from paper towels, toilet paper, and beverage cases✅ Coffee bags and deli pouches✅ Chip bags and snack wrappers✅ Cereal box liner bags✅ Plastic gift bags✅ Bubble wrap📦 These items need to be clean and dry before they go in the bin. Shake out crumbs, wipe out residue, and remove any hard plastic pieces.🚫 But not yet! This change starts in January 2026, so until then, these items still go in the garbage. Please don’t add them to your blue bin just yet.We’ll keep you posted with reminders as the date gets closer — thanks for helping us get a jump on the future of recycling!#ComingSoon #BluewaterRecyclingAssociation ... See MoreSee Less
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November 11, 2025Last Update: 5:19pmUpdate regarding collection in Middlesex Centre: Unfortunately there were a few roads within the town of Ilderton that our trucks were unable to safely access, and as a result, collection on those streets could not be completed.A truck will return tomorrow (November 12) to service any missed bins, so please ensure if your collection was missed to have your bins out for 7am tomorrow.We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding as safety remains our top priority during collection.Municipality of Middlesex Centre📢 Collection Update – Garbage & RecyclingOur crews are out today working to collect all garbage and recycling routes. However, due to current conditions, some side roads may not be collected.Drivers will be checking back on these roads before leaving each area today. We’ll post updates later for any collection areas that will need to be rescheduled.Thank you for your patience and understanding as our team works to complete as much of today’s collection as possible! ♻️🚛 ... See MoreSee Less
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🌺 Remembrance Day | Lest We Forget 🌺Today, we pause to honour and remember the brave men and women who served, and continue to serve, our country in times of war, conflict, and peace.Their courage, sacrifice, and dedication will never be forgotten.We are grateful for the freedoms we enjoy today because of their service.At the Bluewater Recycling Association, we join Canadians across the country in observing a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. to reflect and remember.Lest we forget.#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget ... See MoreSee Less
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🚛🧃 COMING SOON TO YOUR BLUE BIN: Episode 2 🧃🚛✨Cartons✨Hey neighbours! We’ve got another “coming soon” update for your recycling routine.Starting January 1, 2026, the following food and beverage cartons will be accepted in your blue bin:✅ Juice and milk cartons✅ Beverage cartons of all kinds✅ Coffee creamer cartons✅ Sugar cartons (think paperboard with a lining)✅ Soup and sauce cartons (like broth boxes or tetra paks)What to do:✔️ Make sure cartons are empty and clean✔️ Keep the lids on✔️ Flatten them if you can — it saves space!🚫 Remember: This change doesn’t start until January 2026. Please keep these items out of the blue bin until then.We’re giving you a heads-up so you’re ready when the new rules roll out!Thanks for staying informed and recycling right.#ComingSoon #BluewaterRecyclingAssociation ... See MoreSee Less
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