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Temiskaming Shores

Learn more about your recycling program.

Recycling program transition

As of January 1, 2025, Temiskaming Shores’ 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 Temiskaming Shores.

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Get in touch

As of January 1, 2025, please contact GFL for any recycling collection inquiries. They can be contacted for:

  • Replacement recycling bins.
  • Missed collections.
  • Other recycling questions.

GFL

Be recycle ready

  • Temiskaming Shores has a “single stream” recycling system. This means that you can put all of your recyclable materials into one bin.
  • Place your recycling bin at the curb between 8:00pm the evening before and 6:30am on your collection day, as pick-up times may vary occasionally without notice.
  • Place your recycling bin in a visible location as close as possible to the roadway, but not on a travelled roadway, or in an area that would interfere with pedestrian/ vehicular traffic, mail delivery vehicles, or maintenance operations.
  • Materials placed for roadside collection at ground level should be placed in accordance with the following:
  • Street with concrete/asphalt curb – placed directly behind the curb
  • Street with gravel road shoulders – placed directly on road shoulder
  • The front-side of the bin must face the street and the immediate space around the bin must remain unobstructed (at least 3 feet from an object for the mechanical lift arm used in automated collection).
  • It is important to keep a safe distance between you and the recycling collection truck.  Whether you are driving or walking near a truck, always stay alert and please do not approach the vehicle or the automated side arm.
  • Recyclables placed in non-approved containers will not be collected. Please do not use cardboard boxes or grocery bags as containers. Place items loosely in your recycle bin.
  • Do not bag your mixed recyclables in plastic bags. Any items received at the sorting facility in garbage or grocery bags are considered non-recyclable materials, as these bags are not opened and the contents are not sorted. 

What’s accepted

  • All Plastics No. 1-7 (margarine, yogurt, ice cream, sour cream, yogurt, pudding, apple sauce containers)
  • Clamshell containers (hinged, clear plastic containers used for food items such as berries and take-out)
  • Clear fruit and vegetable containers
  • Clear take-out food containers
  • Clear molded bakery item trays, egg cartons
  • Disposable plastic plates and glasses
  • Cold beverage cups/lids
  • Plastic bottles and jugs (lids on)
  • Milk cartons
  • Juice Box (juice, drinks, soup, broth)
  • Glass bottles and jars
  • Metal cans
  • Cardboard cans (frozen juice, refrigerated dough, chips, nuts, powdered drink mix)
  • Aluminum (cans, trays, burner liners, pie plates, roasting pans)
  • Blister packaging (gum and lozenges)
  • Bags, rolls, junk mail, writing/computer paper, envelopes, window envelopes, envelopes with padding
  • Shredded paper (put in clear plastic bag and tie closed)
  • Gift wrap, cards (no ribbons, bows, foil wrap)
  • Newspapers, flyers, telephone directories, magazines, catalogues, books (hardcover removed)
  • Boxboard boxes (cereal, tissue, detergent, egg cartons – flatten and remove liners)
  • Corrugated cardboard (clean and flattened – pizza boxes must be empty)
  • Plastic bottles and tubs – lids and sprayers screwed on tight (shampoo, detergent, fabric softener)
  • Prescription bottles (empty)
  • Plastic kitty litter tubs with plastic handle
  • Aerosol cans (empty)
  • Clear compact disk cases (empty)
  • Plastic gift cards
  • Organic material (food scraps, diapers, animal waste)
  • Used/soiled paper or plastic plates and utensils
  • Hazardous waste: propane/helium tanks & cylinders, batteries, compact fluorescent light bulbs (Must not be put in recycling or garbage; take to annual Orange Drop Event.)
  • Medical waste: needles are hazardous waste (Must not be put in garbage; take to annual Orange Drop event).
  • Auto parts, tools, extension cords
  • Clothes, shoes, carpets, curtains, bedding
  • Electronics (take to the Electronic Waste Recycling Bin)
  • Small Appliances (coffee makers, microwaves)
  • Plastic: squeeze tubes for home and personal products (hair, body), caulking tubes, food storage containers, motor oil jugs
  • Large plastics (pool covers, tarps, pools, toys)
  • Binders (three ring), clipboards
  • Hoses
  • Glass (drinking glasses, dishes, cups, crystal, window glass, light bulbs, mirrors, pottery)
  • Metal (scrap metal, coat hangers, pots, pans)
  • Wood (pieces, flooring, crates for fruit)
  • Yard Waste (grass clippings, tree limbs, leaves)