My office will be closed from Monday, December 22nd to Friday, January 2nd. It will reopen on Monday, January 5th. 3-1-1 services remain open during this time. We wish you a safe and joyful holiday season and look forward to assisting you in the new year.
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Beginning on Thursday, January 1, 2026, the City of Ottawa will no longer be responsible for collecting your blue and black bin.
Under regulations from the Government of Ontario, the producers of paper and packaging will be responsible for collecting and processing blue and black bin materials. Circular Materials will be administrating the new recycling system on behalf of the Government of Ontario.
What this means for Ottawa curbside residents:
Learn more: Blue and black bin collection changes coming January 1
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