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As of January 1st 2026, we’ve made a few changes to the residential recycling list! The updated list allows for more materials to be collected and recycled, helping to keep even more waste out of landfill and creating one consistent list across Ontario. Please note that commercial recycling is excluded from the provincial Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model for residential recycling. To keep costs as low as possible for business owners—and to ensure all collected materials can continue to be properly marketed and recycled— commercial properties will continue to follow the current list of accepted materials.

 

We are updating our website Material Guide to reflect these changes, for now you can download our Residential and Commercial guides here:

2026 Residential Acceptables List
2026 Commercial Acceptables List

Note: This material guide is provided to help you find the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of the displayed item.  It does not mean that they are recyclable in the blue box or other program.  Many of these materials require alternative disposal, please click on each product for a detailed page explaining proper disposal and options.

All Hazardous Items Construction & Demolition Household Items Metal Recycle in Bluebox Food & Packaging Vehicle Related Yard Waste Electronics Glass & Ceramics Fabric Paper Plastic Wood
oxygen tank

Acetylene Oxygen Tank

acoustic ceiling tile

Acoustic Ceiling Tile

aerosol can

Aerosol Cans

Air Conditioner

Air Conditioner

Aluminium Beverage Cans

Aluminium Products

ammunition

Ammunition & Fireworks

antifreeze

Antifreeze

asbestos

Asbestos

aseptic

Aseptic Containers

ashes

Ashes

asphalt roofing

Asphalt Shingles

audio equipment

Audio Equipment

automobile glass

Auto Glass

auto parts

Auto Parts

barrel drum

Barrels & Drums

alkaline battery

Battery – Alkaline

hearing aid battery

Battery – Button

camera battery

Battery – Camera

car battery

Battery – Car

cell phone battery

Battery – Cell Phone

computer battery

Battery – Computer

rechargable battery

Battery – Rechargeable

bed frame

Bed Frames

bedding

Bedding

berry trays

Berry Trays

pop can

Beverage Can

bicycle

Bicycle & Parts

bleach

Bleach

hard cover book

Book – Hardcover

paperback book

Book – Paperback

Bottle Caps & Lids

laundry detergent

Boxboard

brake fluid

Brake Fluid

tree brush

Branches

bread bag

Bread Bags

bricks

Brick

Brochures

guide to broken glass

Broken Glass

bubble wrap

Bubble Wrap

plastic pail

Buckets & Pails (HDPE)

Calendars

Can Lids

Corrugated Cardboard

Cardboard – Corrugated

greasy cardboard

Cardboard – Greasy

waxed cardboard

Cardboard – Waxed

carpet

Carpet & Padding

milk carton

Cartons

cast iron

Cast Iron

Catalogues

plastic cd case

CD Cases

dvd cd

CDs, DVDs, Disks

cell phone

Cell Phones

chip bag

Chip Bags

christmas tree

Christmas Trees

clamshell

Clamshell Containers (PET)

cleaning supplies

Cleaning Supplies

clock radio

Clock Radios

clothing

Clothing

coffee filter

Coffee Filters

composite wood

Composite Wood

flat screen monitor

Computer Monitors

computer tower

Computers

concrete

Concrete & Asphalt

contaminated soil

Contaminated Soil

cooking oil

Cooking Oil

copper

Copper, Bronze, Brass

corks

Corks

detergent jug

Detergent Bottle (HDPE)

dirt

Dirt & Soil

guide drinking glass

Drinking Glass

drywall

Drywall

ducts

Ducts

egg carton

Egg Cartons

engine

Engines

envelope

Envelopes

eyeglasses

Eyeglass Frames

guide eyeglasses

Eyeglasses

textile

Fabrics & Textiles

facial tissue

Facial Tissue

fat oil grease

Fats, Oils & Grease

fax machine

Fax Machines

fiberglass

Fiberglass

fire extinguisher

Fire Extinguisher

flares

Flares

foam block

Foam Blocks

foamcore

Foam Core

foam peanuts

Foam Peanuts

foam peanuts biodegradable

Foam Peanuts – Biodegradable

meat tray

Food & Meat Trays

food liner

Food Box Liner

food scraps

Food Scraps

fridge

Fridge & Freezers

frozen food

Frozen Food Boxes

furnaces

Furnaces

garbage bag

Garbage Bags

gasoline

Gas Canisters

gas can

Gasoline

gift wrap

Gift Wrap

guide bottles jars

Glass Bottles & Jars

glue adhesive

Glues & Adhesives

gold and silver

Gold & Silver

grass

Grass Clippings & Sod

greeting card

Greeting Cards

grocery bag

Grocery Bags (PE)

gutters

Gutters

tools

Hand Tools

helium tank

Helium Tanks

hobby chemical

Hobby Chemicals

hot coffee

Hot Coffee Cups

house plant

House Plants

guide ceramics

Household Ceramic

furniture

Household Furniture

icecream carton

Ice Cream Carton

iron steel

Iron & Steel

Jar Lids

jewelry

Jewelry & Coins

junk mail

Junk Mail

keys

Keys

paper bag

Kraft Paper

laptop

Laptops

large appliance

Large Appliances

plastic tub

Large Plastic Tubs

lawn mower

Lawn Mowers & Power Equipment

lead

Lead

leaves

Leaves & Leaf Waste

guide fluorescent

Light Bulb, Fluorescent

guide incandescent

Light Bulb, Incandescent

magazine

Magazines

yogurt tubs

Margarine & Yogurt Tubs (HDPE)

mattress

Mattresses & Futons

medicine

Medicine & Containers

guide thermometer

Mercury Thermometers

thermometer

Mercury Thermometers

metal fixture

Metal Sink & Fixtures

microwave

Microwaves

guide mirror

Mirrors

reusable lumber

Mixed Waste

motor oil

Motor Oil

motor oil filter

Motor Oil Filter

guide mugs

Mugs, Plates & Bowls

soiled napkin

Napkins – Soiled

needle

Needles & Syringes

newspaper bag

Newspaper Bag

newspaper

Newspapers

office furniture

Office Furniture

office paper

Office Paper

oil tank

Oil Tanks

latex paint

Paint – Latex & Oil

paint can

Paint Cans

painted wood

Painted & Treated Wood

pallets

Pallets

paper towel rolls

Paper Cores

paper plates

Paper Plates & Cups

paper punch holes

Paper Punch Holes

paper towel

Paper Towel

pesticides

Pesticides

pet food

Pet Food

pet food bag

Pet Food Bags

pet litter

Pet Waste & Litter

phone book

Phonebooks

photographs

Photographs

pizza box

Pizza Box

tree salvage

Plant & Tree Salvage

plant pot

Plant Pots

plastic bottles

Plastic Bottles (PET)

Plastic Milk Jug

outdoor plastic

Plastic Outdoor Furniture

Plastic PET Jars

pool solvent

Pool Chemicals

guide porcelain

Porcelain

pots and pans

Pots & Pans

printer cartridge

Printer Ink Cartridges

printer

Printers

propane tank

Propane Tanks

reusable lumber

Reusable Lumber

rock gravel

Rock & Gravel

scrap metal

Scrap Metal

Shampoo Bottles (PP)

shredded paper

Shredded Paper

shrink wrap

Shrink Wrap

silverware

Silverware

tub

Sinks, Tubs & Fixtures

appliance

Small Appliances

smoke detector

Smoke Detectors

solvents

Solvents

spiral bound

Spiral Bound Notebook

stainless steel

Stainless Steel

tin can

Steel & Tin Cans

styrofoam

Styrofoam

crt television

Televisions

Thermoform Packaging (PET)

tires

Tires

sports gear

Toys & Sporting Goods

tree brush

Trees & Brush

vcr

VCRs

vhs tape

VHS Tapes

Vitamin Containers

guide picture glass

Window & Picture Glass

window glass

Window Glass

wire hanger

Wire Clothes Hangers

wood shavings

Wood Shavings & Scraps

ziploc

Ziploc Bags