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Southwest Middlesex

Learn more about your recycling program.

Recycling program transition

As of January 1, 2026, Southwest Middlesex’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.

Until then, please visit SouthWest Middlesex’s website for recycling-related information.

Questions?

For questions related to:

  • Recycling containers inquiries.
  • Missed collections.
  • What you can recycle.

Please contact: 

As of January 1, 2026, please contact Miller Waste for any recycling-related questions.

area24@millerwaste.ca
1-855-752-3762
For concerns or other recycling-related questions, please contact Circular Materials:
customerservice@circularmaterials.ca
1-877-667-2626

What’s accepted

Metal Containers

Plastics Containers

Paper

Cardboard

Glass

Beverage Containers

Be recycle ready

  • Give containers a quick rinse before putting in your recycling.
  • Place materials clean, dry and loose in your recycling.
  • Flatten and bundle cardboard to save space.
  • Lids and labels can remain on containers.
  • Have your recycling to the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day.
  • Hazardous materials, like batteries and medical sharps, do not belong in your recycling. Safely recycle them at a designated drop off location.

What’s not accepted

Books

Toys

Diapers

Pot and Pans

Hazardous Materials

Batteries

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