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    Recycling in Ontario Made Simple

    Recyclability is on a mission: To make recycling in Ontario as easy as possible, to teach people the best way to manage used materials, and to take the mystery out of what, how, and where to recycle a wide variety of materials in your community.

    Recyclability is on a mission: To make recycling as easy as possible, to teach people the best way to manage used materials, and to take the mystery out of what, how, and where to recycle in your community.

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Your Recycling Resource Hub

Recyclability.ca brings together clear information to help households, schools, and communities understand recycling in Ontario. Many materials have different rules, and our recycling guides explain what goes where and why in Ontario. The goal is to give residents simple, accurate recycling resources they can use every day.

On this site, you can:

  • Learn how to manage common materials and prepare them for safe recycling
  • Use the location tool to find drop-off sites across Ontario
  • Read plain-language articles about recycling practices and the circular economy
  • Access education tools and classroom activities
  • Understand how recyclability supports Ontario’s move toward better resource recovery

Each material page shares clear steps and Ontario-specific guidance to help you recycle the right way.
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    OrangeCycle

    Make a difference with OrangeCycle—Ontario's program for safely recycling single-use propane canisters! Click here to learn how easy it is to reduce waste and protect our environment.

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    Tire Recycling

    Discover how easy it is to give your old tires a new life while protecting Ontario's environment. Click here to find convenient, eco-friendly tire recycling locations near you!

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    Stop Battery Fires: Recycle Safely

    Did you know that improperly discarded batteries can cause dangerous fires, putting recycling staff at risk? Recycling them safely isn't just smart—it's a way to protect lives and prevent disaster! Find out how you can make a difference

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    Help Kids Learn about Recycling

    Inspire young minds with engaging, age appropriate lessons designed to spark curiosity and discussion. Click here to explore exciting lesson plans tailored for educators.

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Learn More and Build Better Recycling Habits Across Ontario

Recyclability.ca provides information to help residents understand how different materials are managed in Ontario. The site shares steps for preparing items, explains why certain materials require special handling, and offers classroom resources that support recycling education. These materials reflect guidance used across the province and help build awareness about how recycling fits within Ontario’s circular economy.

This information can help households, schools, and communities make informed choices about the items they use and discard. You can review how to sort materials, prepare them for safe handling, and locate appropriate drop-off options as part of recycling in Ontario.

Learn more about recycling methods for different materials.

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    Introducing: The Circular Economy!

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FAQ’s

Many communities in Ontario accept paper, cardboard, certain plastics, metal containers, and glass through the Blue Box program. Other items, such as electronics, tires, batteries, lighting, and hazardous products, must go to approved drop-off sites. See the material guides on Recyclability.ca for recycling in Ontario and item-specific instructions.
You can use the Recyclability.ca Location Finder to see recycling locations for electronics, batteries, tires, lighting, and hazardous products across Ontario. The tool shows options based on your community and the material you want to recycle.
The circular economy is a system where materials are reused, repaired, or recycled to reduce waste. It helps conserve resources and supports long-term environmental planning in Ontario, including recycling activities.