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Topic: Where to Recycle Map

How do I update my collection site address that appears on the Where to Recycle map?

Posted on October 30, 2024 by -

Only your PRO can update collection site addresses. Ask your PRO to remove the old address from their collection network and add the new address.

The Compliance Team is unable to make changes to the address of a site that has been reported.

Note: In October 2026, the Where to Recycle map moved from rpra.ca to OntarioRecycles.ca, RPRA’s website to keep the public informed about the circular economy and recycling in Ontario.

How do I update my collection site name that appears on the Where to Recycle map?

Posted on October 30, 2024 by -

Collection site names are taken from Google Maps. If the name is wrong, request to change it through the map directly by:

  • looking up the location,
  • clicking the location,
  • clicking the ‘Report an issue for this location’ link, and
  • filling out the form by providing the correct name.

Note: In October 2026, the Where to Recycle map moved from rpra.ca to OntarioRecycles.ca, RPRA’s website to keep the public informed about the circular economy and recycling in Ontario.

What collection sites appear on the Where to Recycle map?

Posted on October 30, 2024 by -

Collection sites for batteries, electronics, household hazardous waste, lighting, and tires that are reported by producers, or PROs on their behalf, appear on the map.

Collection sites that are considered private (e.g. a recycling bin inside a business that is not accessible to the public) do not appear on the map.

Note: In October 2026, the Where to Recycle map moved from rpra.ca to OntarioRecycles.ca, RPRA’s website to keep the public informed about the circular economy and recycling in Ontario.

Are public recycling locations on the Where to Recycle map allowed to charge a fee or refuse to accept my materials?

Posted on January 31, 2024 by -

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. However, recycling locations can request reasonable requirements when consumers drop off an item to ensure health and safety. For example, sites may require that used oil filters are dropped off in sealed containers, light tubes are taped together, etc.

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).

Note: In October 2026, the Where to Recycle map moved from rpra.ca to OntarioRecycles.ca, RPRA’s website to keep the public informed about the circular economy and recycling in Ontario.

What is the purpose of RPRA’s Where to Recycle map?

Posted on January 31, 2024 by -

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.

Note: In October 2026, the Where to Recycle map moved from rpra.ca to OntarioRecycles.ca, RPRA’s website to keep the public informed about the circular economy and recycling in Ontario.