Garbage & Recycling

As of January 1, 2026

Recycling in James will transition to a cart-based collection system, with pickup moving to every other Monday

Monday, January 5^th

Monday, January 19^th

Please follow the instructions located at the bottom of your new blue bin and have recycling out by 7am.

Learn more about your new recycling cart .

James’ recycling program will be managed by Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Ontario.

Some residents have let us know that a few houses did not get a 95 gallon recycling cart.

If you did not receive a 95 gallon recycling bin, please contact GFL Environmental directly.

c31recycling@gflenv.com

1-888-220-4352

www.gflenv.com/canadarecycles

For concerns or other recycling-related questions, please contact Circular Materials: customerservice@circularmaterials.ca 1-877-667-2626   

As of January 1, 2026, a list of accepted materials can be found here

Winter Hours

• Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

The Recycling Depot at the James Township landfill will be CLOSED as of January 27th 4pm.

James’ recycling program will be managed by Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Ontario.