Hanover

Learn more about your recycling program.

Recycling program transition

As of January 1, 2025, Hanover’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 Hanover.

Get in touch

For any recycling collection inquiries, please contact Waste Management. They can be contacted for:

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

Waste Management

  • 1-888-730-3344

Be recycle ready

  • Place recyclables beside the road or curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day.
  • Flatten and bundle all corrugated cardboard to a maximum size of 30” x 30” x 8”. Place it beside your blue box.
  • Rinse all food/beverage containers before placing them in your blue box.
  • Maximum blue box size is 83 litres and shall weigh no more than 23 kg. (50 lbs.)
  • All material must be loose in blue boxes. Do not use plastic bags.

What’s accepted

  • Rinsed cans, bottles, jars, tubs, milk and juice cartons.
  • Box board (i.e. cereal boxes, tissue boxes must be flattened).
  • Newsprint, magazines and office paper.
  • Cardboard must be flattened and securely bundled to a maximum size of 30” x 30” x 8” inside your blue box.
  • Food and liquids
  • Foam cups and containers
  • Loose plastic bags, bagged recyclables, or film
  • Yard waste
  • Clothing, furniture, and carpet
  • Batteries