The good news? ♻️ We now accept more recyclables than ever before. That means many items going in the garbage today actually belong in the Blue Box — and knowing what’s accepted makes a real difference in keeping valuable materials out of landfill.![]()
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Taking a few minutes to:![]()
✔️ Check what’s accepted![]()
✔️ Set up recycling bins where garbage already exists![]()
✔️ Sort items correctly![]()
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…adds up to big wins for our community 🌱![]()
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🍌 And let’s talk composting. Food scraps make up a huge portion of what’s still going to landfill. A curbside Green Bin program would help divert even more waste, reduce methane emissions, and extend landfill life.![]()
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📣 If you’d like to see this kind of program in our community, reach out to your Public Works Department and let them know waste diversion matters to you. Community voices help drive change. We here at BRA are ready to take on a green bin program!💪![]()
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Small actions at home. Big impact together 💚
Notice for Residents of Ilderton 📣![]()
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If you are located in the area of Timberwalk Trail and were scheduled for collection today but were not collected, you will instead be collected tomorrow, Wednesday, February 4th. Please ensure bins are out for 7am for collection as trucks may be there earlier than usual.![]()
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We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your ongoing patience this winter! ❄️ 🥶![]()
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Municipality of Middlesex Centre
January 29, 2026![]()
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Notice for Residents of Strathroy 📣![]()
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If you are located in the area between Front St., Caradoc St. and Metcalfe St., and were scheduled for recycling collection today but were not collected, you will instead be collected tomorrow morning, Friday January 30th. Please ensure bins are out for 7am for collection as trucks may be there earlier than usual.![]()
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We apologize for the inconvenience and thank you for your ongoing patience this winter! ❄️ 🥶![]()
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Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
Most UNwanted: January Edition 🚫![]()
Item: String Lights🎄![]()
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As many people start spring decluttering or take down decorations that no longer work, we see a big increase in string lights coming through our recycling system.![]()
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Unfortunately, string lights are one of the most problematic items in a recycling facility. The long wires easily wrap around spinning equipment, causing jams, shutdowns, and safety hazards for our operators.![]()
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❌ Please do not place string lights in your recycling bin, even if they’re broken or tangled.![]()
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• Check local drop-off programs that accept holiday lights![]()
• Return them to retailers that offer seasonal recycling![]()
• Dispose of them in the garbage if no other option is available![]()
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Keeping string lights out of the recycling stream helps protect workers, prevent equipment damage, and keep materials moving safely. Thanks for helping us keep recycling running smoothly ♻️![]()
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MostUNwanted #BluewaterRecyclingAssociation
January 23, 2026![]()
❄️Special Weather Notice![]()
Last Update: 10:21am![]()
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Please be advised that due to the closure of Highway 23 we are unable to make collections along Highway 23 in the Township of Lucan Biddulph and Municipality of South Huron. We will return for regular collection next week. ![]()
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We will continue to update this post if there are any further changes. Thank you for your patience. Stay safe everyone!
♻️⚠️Proper Disposal Alert: Lithium-Ion Batteries ⚠️♻️![]()
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Lithium-ion batteries continue to cause dangerous incidents in recycling systems across Ontario — and in our own facility.![]()
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When these batteries are crushed, punctured, or compacted during collection and processing, they can ignite without warning. Fires spread fast in recycling environments, putting our drivers, operators, equipment, and community at risk.![]()
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🚒 The reality:![]()
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🟡Fires caused by batteries don’t always happen immediately![]()
🟡They can smoulder inside trucks or sorting equipment![]()
🟡By the time flames appear, damage is already done![]()
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⚠️ If it plugs in, lights up, or charges — it does NOT belong in your wheelie bin.![]()
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🟠Vapes & e-cigarettes![]()
🟠Power tools![]()
🟠Rechargeable toys![]()
🟠Electronics & battery packs![]()
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✅ The safe solution:![]()
Lithium-ion batteries must be taken to an approved drop-off location — never placed in recycling or garbage bins.![]()
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Find a nearby drop-off by entering your postal code here:![]()
👉 recycleyourbatteries.ca/
