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Central Manitoulin

Learn more about your recycling program.

Recycling program transition

As of January 1, 2025, Central Manitoulin’s 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 Central Manitoulin.

Recycling guide and calendar

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Be recycle ready

  • Items must be placed at curbside by 6:00 a.m. on collection day to receive service.
  • Recycling pick-up occurs weekly but alternates between fibre and co-mingle.
  • Place your recycling in approved containers:
    • In a visible location on the ground as close as possible to the roadway (not behind shrubs, fences or snowbanks).
    • On level ground 3 to 5 feet from the curb or roadside.
    • Do not place items on top of snowbanks. Shovel an area that is flat and place your item there to prevent items from falling, slipping or tipping over.
    • Do not place items on the sidewalk or travelled portion of the roadway. The roadway and sidewalks must be kept clear for maintenance crews to perform their work. This is especially important during the winter months.
  • Residences on private roads are responsible to bring their recycling to the municipal road allowance at the end of the private road in order to access curbside service.

What’s accepted

  • During fibre week the following items are collected:
    • Newsprint
    • Magazines and catalogues
    • Telephone books
    • Household fine paper
    • Corrugated Cardboard
    • Boxboard
    • Gable Top Cartons
    • Aseptic Containers
  • During the co-mingle week the following items are collected:
    • Aluminum food or beverage cans.
    • Aluminum Foil and Trays.
    • PET Bottles (#1)
    • HDPE Containers (#2)
    • Tubs and lids (#2, #4, #5)
    • Other bottles and containers (numbers #1 through #6 only)
    • Steel Food and Beverage Cans
  • Glass
  • Paper laminates
  • Thermoform PET (#1), clamshells or other clear plastic containers not listed in the accepted materials.
  • Plastic film (LDPE/HDPE #2 & #4) or gift wrap
  • Plastic laminates
  • Polystyrene foam (#6)
  • Polystyrene crystal (#6)
  • Plastic bags including grocery, milk or bread bags

Depot information

Providence Bay Transfer Station

Fall, Winter, Spring:

Thursday and Saturday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (September long weekend to May long weekend).

Summer Season:

Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (May long weekend to September long weekend)

Providence Bay Transfer Station

  • 4077 Government Road, Providence Bay, ON P0P 1T0

Big Lake Transfer Station

Fall, Winter, Spring:

Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (September long weekend to May long weekend).

Summer Season:

Saturday and Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (May long weekend to September long weekend).

Big Lake Transfer Station

  • 81 Big Lake Dump Road at 3248 Highway 542