Transitioning the blue box collection program
The Province of Ontario has introduced a new blue box collection system to provide consistent service throughout Ontario and allow more materials to be recycled in more communities.
Producers of recyclable materials are now operationally and financially responsible for residential blue box collection programs across the province. This means producers will oversee the collecting, sorting and recycling of all blue box materials. The City of Vaughan is not responsible for collecting blue box recycling. Circular Materials, a not-for-profit organization appointed by the Province, is overseeing this new program.
Circular Materials has expanded the list of materials that will be accepted at curbside collection. For details, visit circularmaterials.ca/vaughan.
The City is committed to supporting a smooth transition of the blue box program for all residents. City staff will continue to engage with Circular Materials to advocate for the operational and communication needs of residents.
The City will continue to alert residents when recycling collection is delayed. Follow our corporate social media channels (X, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn) and subscribe to our Vaughan News eNewsletter to stay up-to-date.
Learn more about the blue box program transition in Ontario. This new collection system falls under Provincial Regulation 391/21 of the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act.