Blue Box Program

• Blue box program in area will no longer be managed by Waterloo Region

  Waterloo Region says there will be a shift in the way blue box materials are handled although there will be little change to how it will affect residents.

  Canada

  Mar 1
  
• Ontario’s updated blue box recycling program to be phased in starting in 2023

  Environment Minister Jeff Yurek announced the government has concluded consultations and will move forward with a plan that has been in development for years.

  Canada

  Jun 3, 2021
  
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• Ontario government announces plan to improve blue box recycling program

  A draft of the new regulation will be open for Ontarians to comment on and provide feedback up until Dec. 2.

  Politics

  Oct 19, 2020
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• Ontario government to make product producers responsible for Blue Box program

  Environment Minister Jeff Yurek says the move will encourage the industry to change how it packages products to cut down on waste that is sent to landfills.

  Environment

  Aug 15, 2019
• Toronto aims to get more condo and apartment dwellers recycling

  If you're one of the thousands of Torontonians who live in an apartment or condominium, you're likely not doing your share of the recycling, but it could save you money.

  Environment

  Dec 4, 2013