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

  Topic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map

  Toggle the submenu What materials are accepted for recycling at the locations on the 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.

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

  Topic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map

  Toggle the submenu Will locations on the Where to Recycle map ask for ID to drop off recyclables?

  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.

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

  Topic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map

  Toggle the submenu What if there isn’t a drop-off location on the Where to Recycle map near me?

  If the map is not showing any recycling locations near you, you can:

  1. Try expanding your search by increasing the distance you’re willing to travel or modifying other filters.
  2. If there still isn’t a recycling location near you, contact the waste management department at your municipality for proper disposal instructions.

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

  Topic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map

  Toggle the submenu Where does the recycling location data on the Where to Recycle map come from?

  The recycling locations that appear on the map are reported to RPRA by businesses that run the recycling systems in Ontario.

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

  Topic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map

  Toggle the submenu Where does the data on the Where to Recycle map come from?

  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.

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• Program: Hazardous Waste

  Topic: Collection systems , Where to Recycle map

  Toggle the submenu Why are some materials not displayed on the Where to Recycle map and how can I recycle them? 

  This map provides locations for most materials captured under Ontario’s recycling programs, which are overseen by RPRA: batteries, electronics, household hazardous waste, lighting and tires. See below for more information on what to do with materials that aren’t displayed on the map. ​

  Household hazardous waste​

  Drop-off locations for some household hazardous waste, such as refillable propane containers, refillable pressurized containers, fertilizers and mercury-containing thermostats, thermometers and barometers, aren’t displayed on the map because they aren’t required (under the recycling program) to be reported to RPRA. ​

  However, there may be locations that accept these materials for recycling that aren’t listed on RPRA’s Where to Recycle map. To find a location to dispose of refillable propane containers, refillable pressurized containers, fertilizers or mercury-containing thermostats, thermometers and barometers, contact one of the businesses below or visit their website: ​

  • Mobius PRO Services​
  • Offers services for refillable propane containers and refillable pressurized containers​
  • Phone: 833-266-2487 | Email: info@mobiuspro.ca | Website​
  • Product Care Association​
  • Offers services for fertilizers and refillable propane containers​
  • Website (includes a map with recycling locations)​
  • Ryse Solutions Ontario Inc.​
  • Offers services for fertilizers, refillable pressurized containers, refillable propane containers, barometers, thermometers and thermostats​
  • Phone: 289-352-1200 | Email: info@ryseinc.ca | Website​
  • Tank Traders​
  • Offers services for refillable propane containers​
  • Website (includes a map with recycling locations)​
  • Thermostat Recovery Program​
  • Offers services for thermostats​
  • Website (includes a map with recycling locations)​

  Other materials (e.g., organics, mattresses, textiles, etc.)​

  If you need to recycle materials outside of the programs that RPRA oversees (e.g., organics, mattresses, textiles, etc.), please contact the waste management department at your municipality for proper disposal instructions.​

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