Recyclability Blog

How to Recycle Empty Propane and Butane Cylinders in Ontario

Empty single-use propane and butane cylinders from camping, cottage trips, and boating should not go in household garbage or the Blue Box. Even when empty, non-refillable pressurized containers are considered hazardous material and need a designated recycling pathway. Ontario's OrangeCycle...

Empty single-use propane and butane cylinders from camping, cottage trips, and boating should not go in household garbage or the Blue Box. Even when empty, non-refillable pressurized containers are considered hazardous material and need a designated recycling pathway. Ontario's OrangeCycle...

How Product Choices Influence the Circular Economy in Ontario

Every product you buy has a path beyond its first use. In Ontario, that path is shaped by how a product is designed, what its packaging is made of, how long it remains useful, and whether it can be recycled,...

Every product you buy has a path beyond its first use. In Ontario, that path is shaped by how a product is designed, what its packaging is made of, how long it remains useful, and whether it can be recycled,...

Simple Circular Economy Habits Ontarians Can Use at Home

Building circular economy habits in Ontario does not require a complete lifestyle change. Most of the changes that make the biggest difference start with the items already in your home. Choosing reusable products, repairing what you already own, recycling correctly,...

Building circular economy habits in Ontario does not require a complete lifestyle change. Most of the changes that make the biggest difference start with the items already in your home. Choosing reusable products, repairing what you already own, recycling correctly,...

Teaching Kids About Recycling: A Guide for Ontario Families

Teaching kids to recycle is one of the most practical things a family can do together. When children understand what goes in the Blue Box, why some items need a special drop-off location, and how their choices help keep valuable...

Teaching kids to recycle is one of the most practical things a family can do together. When children understand what goes in the Blue Box, why some items need a special drop-off location, and how their choices help keep valuable...

What Happens When Household Hazardous Waste is Disposed of Incorrectly

If you found old paint, chemicals, aerosols, batteries, automotive fluids, or single-use propane canisters during spring cleaning, do not put them in the garbage or recycling bin. When household hazardous waste is disposed of incorrectly, it can cause fires, spills,...

If you found old paint, chemicals, aerosols, batteries, automotive fluids, or single-use propane canisters during spring cleaning, do not put them in the garbage or recycling bin. When household hazardous waste is disposed of incorrectly, it can cause fires, spills,...

How Recycling Supports a Circular Economy

Recycling supports a circular economy by keeping materials in use instead of sending them to landfill. When materials...

Recycling supports a circular economy by keeping materials in use instead of sending them to landfill. When materials...

Frequently Asked Questions

Recycling conserves natural resources, reduces waste in landfills, saves energy, and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. It also promotes a circular economy, where materials are reused, leading to sustainable practices and environmental conservation.
Begin by setting up a designated recycling area, educating yourself on local recycling guidelines, and separating recyclable materials like paper, plastics, and metals. Regularly check for updates on what can be recycled in your area.
Common recyclable materials include paper, cardboard, glass, metals (like aluminum and steel), and certain plastics (like PET and HDPE). Always check local guidelines, as recycling rules can vary by location.