Hearst
Learn more about your recycling program.
Recycling program transition
As of January 1, 2025, Hearst’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.
Be recycle ready
- Rinse all metal and aluminum cans to remove any residue and avoid contaminating other recyclables.
- Flatten and break down all cardboard material to save space and ensure it is recycled.
- Place materials loosely in the recycling container.
- Place your recycling container at curbside and leave 3 feet between your carts.
What’s accepted
- Metal cans and containers (Push lids down inside containers. Remove any plastic or aluminum lid or seal.)
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Empty aerosol containers
- Shaving cream
- Hairspray, and air freshener containers
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Polycoat containers
- Juice, milk and cream cartons
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Aseptic containers
- Packaged milk, juice or soy beverages, sauces, broth and liquid meal replacements.
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Household paper
- Newspapers, phonebooks, magazines, catalogues, flyers, paper gift wrap, etc.
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Cardboard and boxboard
- No waxed cardboard.
- Remove any plastic, foil, residue, inserts, and liner bags.
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Aluminum containers
- Soda cans
- Plates, foils, and trays
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Plastic containers
- Items with the following recycling symbols: #1-5 and #7
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Clear and coloured glass containers
- Glass bottles, and/or jars, dishes, crystal, window glass and light bulbs.
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Empty aerosol containers (commercial and industrial)
- Paint containers, brake cleaner and liquid lubricant.
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Polystyrene foam
- Any polystyrene plastic or foam product.
- Any item that has the #6 recycling symbol.