The Ontario government changed who is responsible for recycling
To report recycling not picked up, report it to GFL. GFL is the collection contractor for Circular Materials.
Report recycling not picked up
Call 1-877-268-4351 (you may experience long wait times)
This change is part of a new policy that shifts the responsibility of recycling operations and costs to producers.
Starting January 1, 2026:
- Circular Materials manages recycling services in Brampton, Caledon, and Mississauga.
- You will have the same recycling schedule and use the same recycling bin.
- Peel Region is no longer responsible for recycling.
Peel Region will continue to collect garbage, organics, and yard waste.
Transitioning from municipal recycling collection to Circular Materials is part of the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model.
Extended producer responsibility means that producers – the businesses that supply packaging and paper – are financially responsible and accountable for recycling materials from their production to their disposal.
Changing to the EPR model will encourage more sustainable packaging, create consistency for all municipalities, and improve recycling outcomes across Ontario.