Starting January 1, 2026, an organization called Circular Materials will manage recycling, instead of Peel Region. This change is part of a province-wide mandate that shifts the responsibility of recycling operations and costs to producers; the companies that create packaging and paper.
What does this mean for you? Starting January 1, 2026:
Your recycling schedule and bin stay the same.
Peel Region will still collect garbage, organics, and yard waste.
For recycling bin and collection issues, contact GFL – Green For Life Environmental Inc. (the contractor hired to provide collection services) at:
ogflenv.com/canadarecycles o peelrecycling@gflenv.com o 1-877-268-4351
For other recycling program questions, contact Circular Materials at: customerservice@circularmaterials.ca or call 1-877-667-2626.
For additional information, visit: circularmaterials.ca/peelregion. Why is this changing? The Ontario government is moving to an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model for recycling. This means businesses that create recyclable packaging are responsible for fully funding and managing recycling programs. The goal is to:
Encourage companies to use more sustainable packaging
Make recycling rules consistent across Ontario • Improve recycling result
If you live in a townhouse, as of January 1, 2026 recycling collection for townhomes is included in this change. Your recycling will be collected in the same way by bags and provided by GFL (the new recycling contractor hired by Circular Materials) and will continue to be collected in the same way. However, Circular Materials may revisit this in the future
Circular Materials is planning to make a waste reminder app available to Peel residents. Please reach out to Circular materials for information at customerservice@circularmaterials.ca or call 1-877-667-2626
