Blue Box Transition

Residential recycling programs in Ontario are shifting to a new system run and funded by the producers of recyclable materials. Starting January 1, 2026, Circular Materials Ontario (CMO) will take over Greater Napanee’s blue and grey bin programs. Emterra Environmental is contracted by CMO to collect blue box materials in Greater Napanee in 2026.

Blue box materials refer to any recyclable material such as paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, aluminum cans, etc.

Here's how the Blue Box Transition might affect you:

Curbside Collection Users

• The Town will no longer be responsible for the collection of recyclable material.
• Blue box materials will be collected by a contractor through a contract with Circular Materials Ontario; however, the Town will continue to be responsible for the collection of garbage.

Non-Eligible Sources

Starting January 1, 2026, recycling collection from non-eligible sources will no longer be collected curbside with residential recycling. Under the Blue Box Regulation, the following premises are considered non-eligible sources:

• Commercial properties and businesses
• Daycares
• Places of worship
• Non-profit or charitable organizations
• Commercial farms
• Institutions
• Seasonal trailer parks and campgrounds
• Municipal and government buildings
• Industrial properties

Non-eligible sources will have two options for recycling collection as of January 1, 2026:

1. Private Collection: Hire a private contractor to collect your recycling. The following table includes options for waste collection contractors, but may not include all available options. You are encouraged to source your own collection.

2. Self-Haul: You can bring your recycling to the Town’s waste disposal sites. The hours and locations are listed below:

Roblin Waste Disposal Site

• 232 Roblin Rd
• Hours of Operation: Saturdays: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

South Fredericksburgh Waste Disposal Site

• 651 Road #1
• Hours of Operation: Saturdays 8:00 am – 3:00 pm and Wednesdays 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm (July & August Only) 

Residents who live in mixed commercial and residential buildings will still receive curbside collection. The commercial section of the building will not. 

Waste Disposal Site Users

• Recycling will remain at the Town’s Waste Disposal Sites in 2026 and moving forward for those that would like to use the site to discard recyclable materials.
• All residents receive curbside collection for blue box materials. If you currently rely on waste disposal sites, please call 343-302-7637 to ensure you are on the curbside collection list.

Who do I contact in 2026 about my recycling?

For all recycling inquires including any questions or missed recycling collection, please contact Emterra’s customer service at 1-888-597-1541 or customercareont@emterra.ca.

For questions about the Blue Box Transition, please contact Andrew Girouard, Deputy Director of Environmental Services at 613-776-1045 or by email.