As of July 1, 2023, the Province of Ontario has taken over full responsibility for residential Blue Box recycling collection and processing under Ontario Regulation 391/21.
What This Means for You:
- The Municipality of French River no longer manages recycling collection.
- Curbside recycling continues as usual, but it is now delivered by Circular Materials Ontario (CMO) or their contracted service provider.
- Collection days may continue to align with garbage pickup; however, all questions, complaints, or service issues must be directed to the provincial recycling provider.
Most packaging and printed paper materials can go in your blue box:
- Paper, newspaper, flyers, magazines
- Cardboard and boxboard (flattened)
- Plastic bottles, jugs, tubs, and lids (#1-7)
- Steel/tin food cans, aluminum foil and trays
- Glass bottles and jars (clean, no lids)
🚫 Do NOT place recycling in plastic bags. All materials must be loose in your bin.
For service notices and the 2026 recycling guide,
click on this link: Circular Materials Ontario
Questions or Complaints About Recycling Pickup?
Primary Contact: For missed collection, blue bin replacement, and general customer service inquiries, contact GFL Environmental at C29recycling@gflenv.com or 1-705-472-1768.
Secondary Contact: If the issue is not resolved, contact Circular Materials, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.ET, at customerservice@circularmaterials.ca or 1-877-667-2626.