Frequently Asked Questions

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The Far North Boundary is the line between Ontario’s Far North and all communities south of the Far North.

Under the Far North Act, 2010, “Far North” is defined as the portion of Ontario that lies north of the land consisting of:

Woodland Caribou Provincial Park;

Red Lake Forest, Trout Lake Forest, Lac Seul Forest and Caribou Forest;

Wabakimi Provincial Park, and;

Ogoki Forest, Kenogami Forest, Hearst Forest, Gordon Cosens Forest and Cochrane-Moose River.

See the Far North of Ontario Map.

Also see our FAQ: ‘What producer-run recycling programs can remote or fly-in First Nation communities in Ontario access?’
Program: Hazardous and Special Products

Topic: First Nation communities

All remote and fly-in First Nation communities can access the Hazardous Special Products (HSP, formerly known as Household Hazardous Waste) producer-run program.

All other producer-run recycling programs are only accessible to communities south of the Far North Boundary.

For more information about recycling programs in First Nation Communities, visit our Recycling in First Nation Communities webpage.

Also see our FAQ: ‘What is the Far North Boundary?’
Program: Blue Box

Topic: First Nation communities

If your community is south of the Far North boundary, you can complete the registration form and email it to registry@rpra.ca to express your community’s interest in participating in the producer-run Blue Box program. A Compliance Officer will reach out to you to discuss the reporting and offer process, confirm the information provided in the registration form, and answer any questions you may have.

Communities in this situation are eligible to receive recycling collection services starting January 1, 2026.