Recycling
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Upcoming Changes in April 2012 The City of Cornwall is making some exciting changes to the garbage and recycling program beginning in April 2012. Some of the highlights include:
These measures are aimed at increasing recycling rates and diverting more material from the City Landfill Site, thereby extending its expected lifespan. These initiatives stem from recommendations contained in the Solid Waste Management Master Plan. For more information on the upcoming changes and the Solid Waste Management Master Plan, click here. |
The City of Cornwall collects recyclables on a bi-weekly basis through the use of Blue and Black boxes. Check
the Collection Calendar to find out which day of the week your Blue/Black boxes are collected.
Click here to download the Collection Calendar (PDF)
Blue and Black boxes can be purchased at City Hall
(360 Pitt Street) for $7.90 (taxes included).
Accepted materials
The following materials are accepted for recycling:
| Inside your Blue Box | Inside your Black Box |
| - Glass bottles and jars | - Boxboard (ie cereal and detergent boxes) |
| - Aluminum and steel cans | - Soft cover books |
| - Aluminum foil containers | - Household paper |
| - Metal aerosol cans | - Newspapers, magazines, phone books |
| - Emtpy paint cans | |
| - Plastic bottles, tubs and containers |
Beside Your Black Box
Corrugated cardboard
Corrugated cardboard has tiny spaces in the middle section and this is commonly used for shipping stereos and large appliances. Flatten and bind in bundles not more than 36" x 36" x 12" thick.
Please keep corrugated cardboard and boxboard separate from newspapers.
Corrugated cardboard is accepted from the institutional, commercial and industrial sector at no charge at the Recycling Facility at the City Landfill Site.
Unaccepted materials
Please do not place these items in your recycling boxes:
- Drinking boxes
- Aluminum foil
- Hard cover books
- Dishes
- Window glass
- Light bulbs
- Mirrors
- Metal pots or other metal products
- Foam cups or plates
- Needles and syringes
- Sharps such as knives and saw blades
- Milk/juice cartons
- Plastic bags
Not sure how to dispose of a specific item? Check out our Waste Disposal Chart to find the answer.
Contact Us
For additional information, please contact HGC Management Inc. at (613) 936-6072.
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