Recycling Collection | Township of Huron-Kinloss

Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling (BASWR) provides curbside collection for common household recyclable items on a bi-weekly basis for all Huron-Kinloss residents.

You can pick up a copy of the 2025 schedule at the Township office or at local retailers. To find out your section, click on the Garbage and Recycling Pick-up Map. You can also read/download/print here:

2025 Blue Box Schedule

2026 Blue Box Schedule

Or sign up for reminders on the BASWR website.

Click here for details on What Can I Recycle.

Need an additional blue box? Blue boxes may be purchased at the Municipal Office, 21 Queen St, or the Huron Landfill site, 2087 Concession 6 E for $16.00/box.

For further information see the BASWR website or call at 1-800-794-9770

Special Notice: Christmas Holiday Garbage & Recycling Pick-Up Schedule 2025

Changes are Coming

Ontario's Blue Box Transition - What it means for the Township of Huron-Kinloss

The Blue Box Program in Huron-Kinloss is changing.

Ontario's Blue Box Transition

Businesses and Institutions

Homeowners and Residents

Recycling Programs

In the Township of Huron-Kinloss we have the following options to help you Reduce, Re-use, and Recycle to help create a more sustainable environment.

Cardboard Recycling Depots

There are several recycling depots for flattened cardboard available in our communities and open 24/7. You will find the bins at the following locations:

Lucknow Old Firehall, 592 Willoughby Street, Lucknow
Lucknow Community Center, 694 Willoughby Street, Lucknow
Ripley Public Works Shed, 12 Blake Street, Ripley
Point Clark Community Center, 344 Lake Range Drive, Point Clark

Recycling Programs Available at our Landfills

Cardboard Recycling Depots

There are several recycling depots for flattened cardboard available in our communities and open 24/7. You will find the bins at the following locations:

Lucknow Old Firehall, 592 Willoughby Street, Lucknow
Lucknow Community Center, 694 Willoughby Street, Lucknow
Ripley Public Works Shed, 12 Blake Street, Ripley
Point Clark Community Center, 344 Lake Range Drive, Point Clark

Recycling Programs Available at our Landfills

The following recycling programs are available at the Huron Landfill site at 2087 Concession 6 E open Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bale Wrap

Loose bale wrap will be collected, compacted, and recycled off site.

Note to large-scale farms that recycle more than 1 tonne of bale wrap/year, you may be able to have a compactor on your own site. See Cleanfarms for more information.

Batteries

Single-use batteries only. No car batteries or lead acid batteries ie. lawn mower, boat.

E-Waste - Electric and Electronic Recycling

You can dispose of electric and electronic products at no charge. We have an expanded list of items which basically includes anything with a cord. Click here for the full list. Don't forget to wipe your drives, clear your SIM cards, and protect your privacy!

Household Recyclables

Bins are available for common household recyclables including:

aluminum and steel containers (no pie plate, tin foil etc)
glass bottles and jars
plastics
newspaper
flat cardboard and boxboard

See link for detailed list of what is accepted and what isn't https://www.brucerecycling.com/what-can-i-recycle

Mattresses & Box Springs

Mattresses and box springs are taken for a fee and shipped off site for recycling.

Polystyrene

A shipping container is available for clean, dry expanded polystyrene. This is taken free of charge. Please see link for details and conditions.

Scrap Steel & Appliances

We recycle any scrap steel including appliances. Refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, and dehumidifiers are required to have CFC tags for proof that hazardous Freon/coolant has been removed. Glass shelving is to be removed and placed in the pit.

Tires

All tires are accepted for recycling except large tractor tires.