Guelph
Learn more about your recycling program.
Recycling program transition
As of January 1, 2025, Guelph’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.
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
- 1-800-561-1655
- canresidential@wm.com
Be recycle ready
- Place your recycling at the curb by 6:30 a.m. on your scheduled collection day and no earlier than 5:00 p.m. the night before.
- Recyclables must be placed loose in blue bins or carts.
- Blue bags are not permitted in your blue cart unless you’re disposing of shredded paper. Please put shredded paper in a see-through blue bag and put the bag in your blue cart for recycling. Or, you can put shredded paper directly in your green cart.
Taking your cart to the curb
- Place your recycling cart at the curb and at least 1 metre apart by 6:30 a.m. on your collection day.
- Place the carts at the curb or in the mouth of your driveway so they don’t interfere with people walking, cycling, driving, or parking on your street.
- Place them at least one metre apart so the truck can grab, lift, and empty them.
- Don’t put carts under trees. The arm of the truck can damage branches.
- Do not put carts on snowbanks. Instead, place carts in the mouth of your driveway or shovel a spot for them along the curb. Place them close to the curb to make room for snowplows. Don’t push carts through snow (it’s easier to pull them).