Advancing the circular economy
We create efficient and effective recycling systems
We are a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization that represents the evolution to a more circular economy where materials are collected, recycled and returned to producers for use as recycled content in new products and packaging.
About usExtended producer responsibility
Extended producer responsibility, or EPR, is a policy approach in which producers – the businesses that supply packaging and paper – are responsible for the end-of-life management of their materials.
More on EPROur service offerings
Our full-service offerings support producers to meet extended producer responsibility regulation requirements, including collection, management, promotion and education, and reporting.
Learn moreOur programs for residents and communities
Circular Materials administers residential packaging and packaging recycling programs in New Brunswick and Ontario.
Ontario
Learn moreBlue Box programs will shift to a new framework between July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025.
New Brunswick
Learn moreRecycling programs began the shift to the new framework on November 1, 2023.
Alberta
Learn moreAlberta’s transition to Extended Producer Responsibility starts on April 1, 2025. Find more information about this change.
Nova Scotia
Learn moreThe transition to the new recycling framework will take place on December 1, 2025.
Recycling in the Yukon territory
Learn moreBlue Box programs will shift to a new framework between July 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025.
Latest news
Read our latest news on extended producer responsibility, advancing recycling and the circular economy.
Circular Materials collaborates with Nespresso to launch its Green Bag Recycling Pilot in London, ON
Learn moreCircular Materials is pleased to collaborate with Nespresso on its Green Bag Recycling Program in London, Ontario. This marks another milestone in the journey to provide residents with an easy and convenient solution to recycling.
Toronto Residents Can Now Recycle Hot and Cold Paper Beverage Cups at Home
Learn morePilot Lays the Groundwork for Rollout across Ontario by 2026 Circular Materials is pleased to announce that, beginning July 3, 2024, Toronto residents can recycle both hot and cold paper-based and plastic-lined beverage cups at home and other eligible locations. This includes single and multi-residential homes, long-term care homes, retirement homes and elementary/high schools within…
Two state-of-the-art recycling facilities planned for development in Ontario
Learn moreCircular Materials is pleased to see this incredible investment that will support the efficient and effective recycling of material in the province.