As of January 1, 2026, Halton Region’s residential Blue Box recycling program is managed by Circular Materials Ontario.
This is part of Ontario’s plan to make recycling easier and more consistent across the province for residents.
What’s new
New management: Circular Materials Ontario now oversees the residential Blue Box program in Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton, and Oakville.
More items accepted: The list of recyclable materials has expanded and is now consistent across Ontario. Visit Circular Materials Ontario (external link) for the latest list.
New customer service contacts:
- Missed collection or blue box replacement: Miller Waste Systems
Email: area14@millerwaste.ca | Phone: 1-855-752-4020 - Program info: Circular Materials Ontario (external link)
Email: customerservice@circularmaterials.ca | Phone: 1-877-667-2626
What’s staying the same
- Same day, same way: Your collection schedule hasn’t changed.
- Same trucks: You’ll still see Miller Waste trucks in your neighbourhood.
- Same containers: Keep using your blue box or clear bags for recycling.
- Other curbside services: Garbage, green cart, yard waste, bulk item, commercial garbage and recycling services, and metal appliance collection, remain unchanged and are still provided by Halton Region.
Stay connected!
New year, new you! Never miss a waste collection date or an important update from Halton Region.
- Sign up to get waste collection reminders and updates to your email
- Sign up to get general community updates from Halton Region to your email
For all waste programs, visit halton.ca/waste, email accesshalton@halton.ca, or call 311.