New Recycling Guidelines as of January 1, 2026

Follow this link to see all new guidelines for Recycling in the Township of Athens. https://www.circularmaterials.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Athens-ON-2026-Recycle-guide-and-calendar-template.pdf

As always, be recycle ready. – give containers a quick rinse before putting in your recycling. – place materials clean, dry and loose in your recycling. – flatten and bundle cardboard to save space. – lids and labels can remain on containers. – have your recycling to the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day. – hazardous materials, like batteries and sharps do not belong in your recycling. Take them to a designated drop-off location for safe handling.

All residents with curbside collection inquiries are to contact Emterra (the contractor) for recycling related question.

email: customercareont@emterra.ca or phone 1-888-597-1541.

Recycling information for the community as well as customer service information for the contractor can be found at www.circularmaterials.ca/athens.

There will be no change to curbside garbage collection.

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