Curbside Collection

Garbage Collection

2025 Public Works Newsletter | includes garbage and recycling information

Weekly curbside collection of household garbage is available to all residential dwellings and apartments with not more than five units. Collection service is provided on the following schedule:

  • Collection for north of 10th Street, including the north side of 10th Street – Thursdays
  • Collection for south of 10th Street, including the south side of 10th Street – Fridays

Reminder

  • Place garbage beside the road or curb before or by 6:00 a.m. on your scheduled day to ensure pickup.
  • All bags must be tagged for collection by wrapping the bag tag around the neck of the bag.
  • If you are using a garbage container, wrap the bag tag on the top bag in the container so that it is visible when the lid is lifted.

Garbage Bag & Tag Information

Recycling Collection

Bi-weekly curbside collection of recyclables and cardboard is provided to all residential, commercial and institutional properties.

Recycling FAQS     Winter Recycling Tips     Recycle Right Poster

Recycling Reminders

  • Place recyclables beside the road or curb by 6:00 a.m. on your designated collection day.
  • Flatten and bundle all corrugated cardboard to a maximum size of 30” x 30” x 8”. Place it beside your blue box.
  • Rinse all food/beverage containers before placing them in your blue box.
  • Maximum blue box size is 83 litres and shall weigh no more than 23 kg. (50 lbs.)
  • New - All material must be loose in blue boxes. Do not use plastic bags.

Recycling Collection Management as of January 1, 2025

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 As of January 1, 2025, Hanover’s 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.

 In 2021, the Ontario government released the Blue Box  Regulation that shifts the financial and operational responsibility of recycling programs to producers – those that produce and supply blue box materials to residents. In this new extended producer responsibility framework, producers become financially and operationally responsible for collecting and recycling blue box materials.

What does this transition mean for residents?

Transition to the new framework will occur throughout 2025. During this time, residents will still be able to recycle the same materials. 

Who can residents contact with recycling questions as of January 1, 2025?

Waste Management is contracted by Circular Materials to continue recycling collection in Hanover. For any recycling collection inquiries, such as replacement bins, missed collection and acceptable items, residents can contact Waste Management at 1.888.730.3344 or canresidential@wm.com 

Where can additional information regarding the transition be found?

Recycling information specific to Hanover can be found at circularmaterials.ca/hanover

Information about Circular Materials and Ontario's transition to an enhanced recycling system found at circularmaterials.ca/ontario