Nairn and Hyman

Learn more about your recycling program.

Recycling program transition

As of January 1, 2025, Nairn and Hyman’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 Nairn and Hyman.

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

Be recycle ready

  • Place recyclables at the curb by 7:00 a.m. on your collection day.

What’s accepted

  • NEWSPAPER/MAGAZINES/CATALOGUES/PHONE BOOKS
    • Includes advertising inserts & glossy flyers * Clear & coloured food & beverage containers only
    • White, brown or coloured writing & mailing papers * GLASS to be kept separate
    • Photocopy paper & envelopes (no carbon or tissue)
    • Keep newspaper separate from cardboard METAL FOOD & BEVERAGE CONTAINERS
    • Put shredded paper in clear bags * Metal & aluminum food & beverage cans
    • NO gift wrap
    • Aluminum foil trays
  • Corrugated cardboard
    • Layered cardboard boxes with ripple between layers
    • Place beside blue box flattened & bundled (30″x30″x8″)
  • Plastic bottles and jars
    • Containers marked through 1-6
    • NO broken glass,window panes or dishes
    • Rinsed jar lids can be placed with metal food cans
  • Boxboard
    • Cereal, detergent, shoe boxes etc. Remove liners. NO styrofoam
    • Cardboard & boxboard Milk & Juice Cartons together. NO grocery/garbage/milk/bread bags