Blue Box Transition Notice

Blue box transition in Peterborough County.

Notice by Peterborough County:

Starting January 1st, 2024, responsibility for blue box recycling collection and processing will transition from Peterborough County to producers of packaging and paper products.

Producer Responsibility means producers – the companies that design, create and market products and packaging – are fully responsible for managing and paying for the life cycle of their products and packaging.

With this transition, Peterborough County will no longer directly offer blue box recycling services. The only change residents will see through the transition period is a new contact to call when you have questions, or concerns with your blue box pick up or when you need a new blue box.

Please contact Emterra Environmental at (705) 742-3139 for any questions about your recycling including missed collections, recycling inquiries, and new blue boxes.

Questions?

Please contact Peterborough County’s Waste Management department waste@ptbocounty.ca.

For more information please visit https://www.ptbocounty.ca/en/living/blue-box-transition.aspx