Frequently Asked Questions

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Program: Batteries , Hazardous and Special Products , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

Topic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map

Under Ontario’s circular economy laws, businesses that produce or supply batteries, electronics, household hazardous waste, lighting, and tires are required to provide recycling locations and report them to RPRA. Only locations reported to RPRA appear on the map.

Recycling locations you’re already aware of that don’t appear on the map most likely collect materials not listed above or are operated by a municipality who aren’t required to report recycling locations to RPRA.
Program: Blue Box

Topic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map

Blue Box materials (i.e., products and packaging made of metal, glass, paper, flexible plastic, rigid plastic, and beverage containers) are typically collected directly from residences through the provincial Blue Box Program. RPRA’s Where to Recycle map displays public locations for recycling materials that don’t belong in your Blue Box (e.g., batteries, electronics, household hazardous waste, lighting and tires).

For more information on recycling Blue Box materials, visit Circular Materials’ website. Circular Materials is the administrator of Ontario’s Blue Box collection system.
Program: Batteries , Hazardous and Special Products , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

Topic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map
No. Recycling drop-off locations displayed on the map cannot:

charge the public a fee to drop off materials that the location accepts.

refuse the drop-off of materials displayed on the map.

If you are charged a fee or refused drop off, you can report an issue about that specific location to RPRA (see our other FAQ for further instructions).
Program: Batteries , Hazardous and Special Products , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

Topic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map

RPRA’s Where to Recycle map displays locations across Ontario where the public can drop off used materials to be recycled, such as batteries, electronics, household hazardous waste (e.g., paint, antifreeze, pesticides), lighting and tires, for free. Materials collected at these locations are reused, refurbished, recycled, or properly disposed of to help keep them out of landfill, recover valuable resources and protect our environment. Learn more here.
Program: Batteries , Hazardous and Special Products , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

Topic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map
If you experience an issue when dropping off your recyclables at a location displayed on the map, click the ‘Report an Issue’ link on that specific location. This link will open a form for you to fill out about the issue. RPRA’s Compliance Team will review the issue reported and take action, as necessary.

You may report an issue to RPRA because the recycling location:

Charges you a fee to drop off materials accepted for recycling.

Refuses to accept your materials for recycling (only applicable if your materials are in line with the examples provided on the map).

Displayed on the map does not actually exist.

Is not open to the public or does not accept the materials during its business hours.
Program: Batteries , Hazardous and Special Products , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

Topic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map

The Where to Recycle map displays locations that the public can drop off used materials to be recycled, such as batteries, electronics, household hazardous waste (e.g., paint, antifreeze, pesticides), lighting and tires, for free. For specific examples of materials accepted and important information to know before dropping off materials, visit the Where to Recycle map.
Program: Batteries , Hazardous and Special Products , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

Topic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map

Typically, only municipal depots may require valid IDs when dropping off materials to recycle to confirm you live in that municipality. It is recommended to bring your ID with you to any location, just in case.
Program: Batteries , Hazardous and Special Products , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

Topic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map
If the map is not showing any recycling locations near you, you can:

Try expanding your search by increasing the distance you’re willing to travel or modifying other filters.

If there still isn’t a recycling location near you, contact the waste management department at your municipality for proper disposal instructions.
Program: Batteries , Hazardous and Special Products , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

Topic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map

The recycling locations that appear on the map are reported to RPRA by businesses that run the recycling systems in Ontario.
Program: Batteries , Hazardous and Special Products , ITT/AV , Lighting , Tires

Topic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map

The recycling locations that appear on the map are reported to RPRA by PROs (or producers managing their own collection networks) as the administrators of the collection systems. The public collection activities that PROs report in their registry account are uploaded to the map in near real-time.