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South Dundas

Learn more about your recycling program.

Recycling program transition

As of January 1, 2025, South Dundas’ recycling program will be managed by Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Ontario.

Recycling resources

Learn more about recycling collection in South Dundas.

Recycling calendar

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Get in touch

As of January 1, 2025, please contact Emterra for any recycling collection inquiries. They can be contacted for:

  • Replacement recycling bins.
  • Missed collections.
  • Other recycling questions.

Emterra

Be recycle ready

  • Place recycling at the curb by 7:00 am on the day of collection.
  • There is no limit to the amount of recycling that can be placed at curb side; residents are encouraged to recycle applicable materials.
  • Give containers a quick rinse to ensure they are clean, free of residue, and ready for recycling.
  • Flatten and break down cardboard into 2.5 ft x 2.5 ft piles.

What’s accepted

  • What goes in the Green Box?
  • Newspapers, Flyers
  • Fine Paper, Box Board
  • Paper Egg Cartons
  • Toilet Paper and Toilet Paper Rolls
  • Pizza Boxes
  • Telephone Directories
  • Corrugated Cardboard
  • Paper Shredding (place in clear transparent bags)
  • Magazines, Catalogues
  • Non-accepted green box items:
    • Hard Covered Books
    • Waxed or Coated Boxes
    • Styrofoam, Plastic Handles
    • Plastic Bags
  • Glass Bottles and Jars used for food or drink
  • Containers (with recycling symbol on bottom and numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 7 only)
  • Aluminium Pie Plates
  • Foil, Rigid Foils
  • Containers, Trays
  • Non-accepted blue box items:
    • Light Bulbs, Ceramics, Mirrors
    • Window Glass, Pyrex
    • Herbicide or Pesticide Containers
    • Aerosol or Paint Cans
    • Car Fluid Bottles
    • Foil with Paper or Lamination