Changes to curbside recycling for non-eligible properties effective January 1, 2026

Norfolk County reminds non-eligible property owners that curbside recycling collection will end effective January 1, 2026, in alignment with Ontario’s producer-led Blue Box program. 

Curbside recycling collection will no longer be provided to the following non-eligible property owners:

•    Business Improvement Areas (BIAs) 
•    Campgrounds/trailer parks without permanent or seasonal households 
•    Charitable organizations 
•    Churches and places of worship 
•    Commercial farms without a residence 
•    Commercial/small businesses 
•    Daycares 
•    Industrial 
•    Institutional 
•    Municipal buildings 
•    Not-for-profits 

This information was previously shared through a November 3, 2025 media release, letters sent to non-eligible property owners in November, updates on the Norfolk County website, and social media posts.  

Non-eligible property owners are recommended to seek a private recycling collection service provider. Norfolk County cannot recommend or endorse specific providers. 

Curbside garbage collection 

Curbside garbage collection for these properties will continue, and Norfolk County will introduce a cart-based system and green bins for organics in September 2026. 

Questions? 

Non-eligible properties with questions about the changes can contact Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority at 1-833-600-0530 or by visiting their website at rpra.ca. 

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