Waterloo

ON

Learn more about your recycling program.

Recycling program changes

Starting on March 3, 2026, Waterloo Region will transition to a recycling system that includes a new collection schedule and recycling boxes.

Recycling collection will move to every other week. To accommodate this change in frequency, two extra recycling boxes will be delivered between January and February. You can start to use the new boxes from March 3.

Questions?

For questions related to:

Replacement recycling containers.
Missed collections.
What you can recycle.

Please contact:

Miller Waste

area22@millerwaste.ca

1-888-852-3450

For concerns or other recycling-related questions, please contact Circular Materials: customerservice@circularmaterials.ca | 1-877-667-2626.

Pour toute autre question ou préoccupation liée au recyclage, veuillez communiquer avec Circular Materials : customerservice@circularmaterials.ca | 1-877-667-2626.

Recycling resources

Learn more about recycling collection in Waterloo.

Recycling guide and calendar

https://www.circularmaterials.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-Recycling-Calendar-Waterloo.pdf

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 6 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.