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Garbage, recycling and collection in Greater Sudbury
Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Greater Sudbury, Ontario: garbage, recycling and collection. Find local rules, practical steps, useful answers and official service links.
Key information
Greater Sudbury’s Waste Wise tool remains useful for dates after the residential recycling transition. Sorting instructions now depend on which recycling program serves the property. Use the service information attached to your address instead of assuming one rule applies to every building.
On this page
At a glance
| Question | Quick answer |
|---|---|
| Who manages residential blue box recycling? | Circular Materials Ontario took responsibility on January 1, 2026. The city directs residential sorting questions to circularmaterials.ca/sudbury. |
| What if that service message is not shown? | The city says the property’s recycling is in its separate program. Collection may still be provided through a private company. |
| How can I arrange household hazardous waste collection? | Waste Wise links booking for Toxic Taxi collection. Use that appointment service rather than putting hazardous items at the curb. |
Sources: Waste Wise · Garbage and Recycling
Plan your next step
- Find your service
Check the address, building type and collector for the material.
- Sort and prepare
Use the local container, quantity, weight and set-out rules.
- Check the date
Use the address calendar and the correct reporting route if collection fails.
Collection, containers and dates
Who manages residential blue box recycling?
Circular Materials Ontario took responsibility on January 1, 2026. The city directs residential sorting questions to circularmaterials.ca/sudbury.
Source: Waste Wise
Can I still use Waste Wise for collection dates?
Yes. The city says Waste Wise still provides the collection day calendar even where Circular Materials handles recycling.
Source: Waste Wise
How do I identify my recycling provider in the tool?
Look for More information about my service. Its presence means Circular Materials service information is available there.
Source: Waste Wise
Sorting and special services
What if that service message is not shown?
The city says the property’s recycling is in its separate program. Collection may still be provided through a private company.
Source: Waste Wise
Does the city still have a recycling sorting guide?
Yes, for properties and non-residential establishments outside the provincial residential program. The Waste Wise Wizard covers that city program.
Source: Waste Wise
Can Waste Wise sort organics and garbage?
Yes. It identifies green cart, garbage and leaf and yard waste streams.
Source: Waste Wise
Problems, exceptions and help
How can I arrange household hazardous waste collection?
Waste Wise links booking for Toxic Taxi collection. Use that appointment service rather than putting hazardous items at the curb.
Source: Waste Wise
Where can I find landfill fees and accepted items?
The city’s Landfill Locations and Hours information covers accepted materials and charges.
Source: Garbage and Recycling
Are special collection programs automatic?
Some special services require an application and approval. Use the relevant program page before setting material out.
Source: Garbage and Recycling
Where should I check wildlife storage advice?
The city waste overview links guidance for keeping bears and other wildlife out of garbage, recycling and green carts.
Source: Garbage and Recycling
Local service links
These are the service sources used for this Greater Sudbury guide. Use their current forms, calendars and notices when completing a task.
Sources: Waste Wise · Garbage and Recycling