The Town of Blind River provides weekly recycling pickup services for our residents.
Pickup schedule
We pick up recycling every Thursday. Each week we alternate between cardboard and paper pickup and plastic and metal pickup. Please have your recycling ready for pickup by 7 a.m. every Thursday.
View our 2023 recycling pickup schedule.
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Recyclable items
View the types of paper, cardboard, plastic and metal items we accept.
Paper and cardboard
We accept the following types of paper and cardboard items:
- Cardboard boxes
- Clean paper bags
- Clean pizza box tops
- Juice and milk cartons
- Paperboard boxes (i.e., cereal boxes, frozen food boxes, etc.)
- Regular and glossy paper (i.e., magazines, newspaper, envelopes, etc.)
- Shredded paper in clear bags
Plastic and metal
We accept the following types of plastic and metal items. Please make sure to empty and clean all food items before recycling.
- Aluminum foil and products
- Hard plastic containers
- Metal cans and jar lids
- Plastic bottles with caps removed
- To-go containers
- Yogurt cups
Items not accepted
Non-recyclable items can contaminate the whole truck and divert it to the landfill. Avoid trying to recycle items in the following categories.
Glass and Styrofoam
We do not accept glass, Styrofoam or gift wrap of any kind.
Paper and cardboard
Paper and cardboard items that are not recyclable include:
- Greasy bottoms of pizza boxes
- Paper cups with lids
- Paper plates
- Paper towels
- Tissues
Plastic and metal
Plastic and metal items that are not recyclable include:
- Chip bags
- Plastic bags, including grocery, garbage, milk and bread bags
- Plastic cups
- Plastic cutlery
- Plastic wrap
- Wire cords or hangers
Purchase a blue box
You can buy a new blue box at our municipal office at 11 Hudson St. for $25 plus HST.
Waste Recycling Strategy
View our Waste Recycling Strategy to learn how we are improving the efficiency of our recycling program and diverting waste away from our landfill.
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