Mississauga council airs frustration over rocky start to new blue bin system
A week after Circular Materials took over recycling in Peel, the mayor and councillors say residents are reporting missed pickups and few answers.
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Recycling
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Coffee cups now go in the blue bin as new recycling system starts in Mississauga
Since Jan. 1, Circular Materials runs blue bin recycling in Peel. Hot and cold drink cups are now accepted, while soft-cover books are out.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 2 min read
Peel's curbside Christmas tree collection begins next week
Peel Region will pick up real Christmas trees and wreaths at the curb starting next week, with drop-off at recycling centres until Jan. 30.
By Mississauga Voice Staff · 2 min read
5 changes Markham residents should know about this January
A bigger blue box, new school bus cancellation areas, food warning labels, tougher driving penalties and email assessment notices: what changed as 2026 began.
By Markham Voice Staff · 1 min read
Markham's blue box now takes chip bags, coffee cups and black plastic
As of Jan. 1, producers run Markham's blue box program through Circular Materials, residents can recycle more at the curb, and blue box questions go to Miller Waste.
By Markham Voice Staff · 2 min read