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Blind River

Learn more about your recycling program.

Recycling program transition

As of January 1, 2025, Blind River’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 Blind River.

Be recycle ready

  • Recycling pick up is every Thursday. Each week, Blind River’s collection alternates between cardboard and paper pickup and plastic and metal pickup.
  • Please remember to ensure your materials are curbside by 7:00 a.m. every Thursday for collection. If items are not curbside by 7am, there is no guarantee they will be collected. Routing changes that could affect collection times can often occur for a number of reasons including weather, road closures and vehicle breakdowns.
  • Place recycling on level ground and in a visible location on the ground as close as possible to the roadway (not behind shrubs, fences or snow banks)

What’s accepted

  • Rinsed cans, bottles, tubs, milk and juice cartons
  • Box board (i.e. cereal boxes, tissue boxes must be flattened)
  • Newsprint, magazines and office paper.
  • Flattened cardboard
  • Paper and cardboard items that are NOT recyclable include:
    • Greasy bottoms of pizza boxes
    • Paper cups with lids
    • Paper plates
    • Paper towels
    • Tissues
  • Plastic and metal items that are NOT recyclable include:
    • Chip bags
    • Plastic bags, including grocery, garbage, milk and bread bags
    • Plastic cups
    • Plastic cutlery
    • Plastic wrap
    • Wire cords or hangers