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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.

Recycling guide and calendar

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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