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Use at least 2 blue boxes for curbside recycling, and keep paper and containers (plastic, metal, glass, laminated cups and cartons) separated.
To ensure your recyclables are collected, please follow the curbside recycling requirements:
- Place recyclables at the curbside by 7 am, but no earlier than 6 pm the night before collection day
- Empty and rinse containers
- Flatten boxes and tie cardboard into bundles no larger than 30" X 30" X 8"
- Place recyclables 5 feet from your garbage cart, if possible
- Recycling placed in an acceptable Blue Box
How to Recycle
Putting non-recyclable items into the recycling bin causes problems at the sorting facility. Please separate your recycling into a blue box for paper products and a blue box for containers.
Paper Products |
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Containers |
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Unacceptable Materials |
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Batteries |
Central Elgin offers battery recycling at both the Belmont and Port Stanley arenas, as well as the main office (during regular business hours) Location DetailsBelmont Arena - 14020 Belmont Road, BelmontPort Stanley Arena - 332 Carlow Road, Port StanleyMain Office - 450 Sunset Drive, St. Thomas |
Glass and Sharp Objects |
Recyclable materials are handled by collection and sorting staff. Please do not place broken glass and sharp objects in the recycling bin. Instead, dispose of broken glass and sharp objects by completely sealing the pieces in a cardboard box and label as "Glass" or "Sharp" and set out with your garbage at the curbside. |
Electronics |
The Community Recycling Centre at 330 South Edgeware Road in St. Thomas will accept electronics. |
Textiles |
Many textiles that are thrown into the garbage can be given an extended life or reused. Most donation centres accept laundered clothing towels, linens, curtains, fabrics including those that may be worn, torn or stained for reuse or to be repurposed as rags. All donated textiles must be dry and free of any medical or hazardous liquids. As a reminder, please do not leave items outside of donation centres or bins.
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St. Thomas Community Recycling Centre
The Community Recycling Centre at 330 South Edgeware Road in St. Thomas also accepts recycling from Central Elgin residents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is my scheduled collection day? |
Please visit the Collection Schedule page for more information. |
Why wasn't my recycling picked up? |
Your blue box may not have been collected if:
When possible, the driver will leave a tag explaining why your recycling was not picked up. Please correct problem and set it out for collection the following week. If you believe that there was an error, please contact the main office. |
I’m new to Central Elgin and need a blue bin |
First and foremost, Welcome to Central Elgin! Central Elgin gives new residential builds a small blue bin free of charge. Please contact the main office with your address so that it can be delivered to you. You are also able to purchase blue bins from any hardware store of your choice, or from the main office at a cost of $11. |
Replace a Broken Blue Bin |
If Central Elgin accidentally damaged your blue bin, please call the office so that we can rectify the situation and provide you with a replacement bin. |