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.
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).