Aurora to Transition Blue Box Collection in 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, the Town of Aurora will no longer collect blue boxes as part of the province’s new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model. Under this model, all Ontario municipalities will move to a producer-led Blue Box program, as part of the Government of Ontario’s new regulation under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act.

This shift makes producers fully responsible for the cost, operation, and performance of Blue Box recycling. Beginning in 2026, Circular Materials (CM), a non-profit organization, will oversee Ontario's common collection system. CM will manage Blue Box material collection from homes, residential buildings, and residential areas of mixed-use properties.

Until December 31, 2025, there will be no changes to your collection schedule or the materials you can recycle. The Town of Aurora will continue to collect garbage, green bins, yard waste, Christmas trees, large appliances, and bulky items.

For more information, visit aurora.ca/BlueBox