Shape the Future of Waste Collection in Newmarket!

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We want to hear from you!
The Town of Newmarket is reviewing its waste collection services and exploring options for its next waste collection contract for garbage, yard waste and organics (green bin).Your input is valuable in helping us understand our current program, what is working well and where improvements can be made to shape the future of garbage and organics collection.

**Questions regarding the Blue Box recycling transition that is being led by the Province of Ontario and Circular Materials will not be discussed at this meeting. Inquiries can be directed to Circular Materials at customerservice@circularmaterials.ca**

Meeting Details
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Drop-in)
Location: Newmarket Community Centre & Lion’s Hall (Hall 1) (200 Doug Duncan Drive)

Join us at an in-person Public Meeting to:

  • Share your experience with current waste collection services for garbage, yard waste and organics.
  • Provide feedback on a possible automated cart collection for organics and garbage (standardized bins that allows waste collectors to collect bins automatically by the truck as opposed to manually by a staff member)
  • Offer general comments on how waste services can better serve the community.
  • See waste carts in person and learn about automated versus manual waste collection.
  • Learn about different cart sizes.
  • Discuss estimated costs.

Can’t attend in person? Complete a brief survey below and let us know your thoughts!

Information will also be available following the Public Meeting on this webpage.


We want to hear from you!
The Town of Newmarket is reviewing its waste collection services and exploring options for its next waste collection contract for garbage, yard waste and organics (green bin).Your input is valuable in helping us understand our current program, what is working well and where improvements can be made to shape the future of garbage and organics collection.

**Questions regarding the Blue Box recycling transition that is being led by the Province of Ontario and Circular Materials will not be discussed at this meeting. Inquiries can be directed to Circular Materials at customerservice@circularmaterials.ca**

Meeting Details
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Drop-in)
Location: Newmarket Community Centre & Lion’s Hall (Hall 1) (200 Doug Duncan Drive)

Join us at an in-person Public Meeting to:

  • Share your experience with current waste collection services for garbage, yard waste and organics.
  • Provide feedback on a possible automated cart collection for organics and garbage (standardized bins that allows waste collectors to collect bins automatically by the truck as opposed to manually by a staff member)
  • Offer general comments on how waste services can better serve the community.
  • See waste carts in person and learn about automated versus manual waste collection.
  • Learn about different cart sizes.
  • Discuss estimated costs.

Can’t attend in person? Complete a brief survey below and let us know your thoughts!

Information will also be available following the Public Meeting on this webpage.

CLOSED: This discussion has concluded. We thank everyone for their participation.
  • Share So, considering typical residential garages dimensions where two small cars barely fit - where do you expect residents keeping these containers? I suppose it will be the front of the house i.e. the driveway or the porch. We can’t place it aside the house without violating the bylaw and without upsetting the immediate neighbor (there are 8 feet space between the houses). I wonder how you imagine this will be handled? A good example is our northern neighbor Bradford where all these containers sitting on the driveways… on Facebook Share So, considering typical residential garages dimensions where two small cars barely fit - where do you expect residents keeping these containers? I suppose it will be the front of the house i.e. the driveway or the porch. We can’t place it aside the house without violating the bylaw and without upsetting the immediate neighbor (there are 8 feet space between the houses). I wonder how you imagine this will be handled? A good example is our northern neighbor Bradford where all these containers sitting on the driveways… on Twitter Share So, considering typical residential garages dimensions where two small cars barely fit - where do you expect residents keeping these containers? I suppose it will be the front of the house i.e. the driveway or the porch. We can’t place it aside the house without violating the bylaw and without upsetting the immediate neighbor (there are 8 feet space between the houses). I wonder how you imagine this will be handled? A good example is our northern neighbor Bradford where all these containers sitting on the driveways… on Linkedin Email So, considering typical residential garages dimensions where two small cars barely fit - where do you expect residents keeping these containers? I suppose it will be the front of the house i.e. the driveway or the porch. We can’t place it aside the house without violating the bylaw and without upsetting the immediate neighbor (there are 8 feet space between the houses). I wonder how you imagine this will be handled? A good example is our northern neighbor Bradford where all these containers sitting on the driveways… link

    So, considering typical residential garages dimensions where two small cars barely fit - where do you expect residents keeping these containers? I suppose it will be the front of the house i.e. the driveway or the porch. We can’t place it aside the house without violating the bylaw and without upsetting the immediate neighbor (there are 8 feet space between the houses). I wonder how you imagine this will be handled? A good example is our northern neighbor Bradford where all these containers sitting on the driveways…

    Alex Wye asked 1 day ago

    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand that bin size and storage are important concerns. As part of planning for the Town’s next waste collection contract, these considerations will be gathered and reviewed to help guide potential service options.

    PWS Waste Management

  • Share The town of Newmarket said this was being implemented as it's a cheaper option..... I'm assuming our property taxes will reflect this cheaper option and our taxes will drop. Please confirm this. on Facebook Share The town of Newmarket said this was being implemented as it's a cheaper option..... I'm assuming our property taxes will reflect this cheaper option and our taxes will drop. Please confirm this. on Twitter Share The town of Newmarket said this was being implemented as it's a cheaper option..... I'm assuming our property taxes will reflect this cheaper option and our taxes will drop. Please confirm this. on Linkedin Email The town of Newmarket said this was being implemented as it's a cheaper option..... I'm assuming our property taxes will reflect this cheaper option and our taxes will drop. Please confirm this. link

    The town of Newmarket said this was being implemented as it's a cheaper option..... I'm assuming our property taxes will reflect this cheaper option and our taxes will drop. Please confirm this.

    Brad asked 13 days ago

    Thank you for your comment. We are currently in the process of preparing for our next waste collection contract, which will cover garbage, organics, and yard waste services.

    As part of this process, we are seeking feedback from the community to help inform the future of waste collection in our community. The survey will remain open until October 17, 2025.

    For more information on what was presented at the Public Information Centre (PIC) please click here.

    PWS Waste Management

  • Share Hello, just wanted to know if you also give out 2 recycle bins since there’s a separate basement unit. on Facebook Share Hello, just wanted to know if you also give out 2 recycle bins since there’s a separate basement unit. on Twitter Share Hello, just wanted to know if you also give out 2 recycle bins since there’s a separate basement unit. on Linkedin Email Hello, just wanted to know if you also give out 2 recycle bins since there’s a separate basement unit. link

    Hello, just wanted to know if you also give out 2 recycle bins since there’s a separate basement unit.

    EliA asked 29 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to visit the information page on the upcoming Public Information Centre (PIC).

    Effective December 31, 2025, under the Province’s Blue Box regulation, the recycling collection program in Newmarket will transition to producers under a model called Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Recycling collection will no longer be managed by the Town and will instead be overseen by Circular Materials (CM), who has confirmed that 95-gallon recycling carts will replace the current blue boxes.

    We are awaiting more details from CM on cart distribution and will share this information with the community once available. For more information on the transition of the Blue Box program, please visit https://www.newmarket.ca/bluebox.

    PWS Waste Management

  • Share As a senior this is going too heavy to carry to the curb as many home owners are. on Facebook Share As a senior this is going too heavy to carry to the curb as many home owners are. on Twitter Share As a senior this is going too heavy to carry to the curb as many home owners are. on Linkedin Email As a senior this is going too heavy to carry to the curb as many home owners are. link

    As a senior this is going too heavy to carry to the curb as many home owners are.

    Alnoor asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for sharing your feedback. Just to clarify, the upcoming changes to the recycling program are being introduced by Circular Materials (CM), not the Town. As of December 31, 2025, the recycling program will transition to producers under the Province’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model, and CM will oversee the program. The new 95-gallon recycling carts are designed to accommodate more material and are equipped with wheels to make them easier to move. We are also awaiting more information from CM, such as whether smaller cart sizes will be available. 

    For updates on upcoming changes to the Blue Box program, please visit https://www.newmarket.ca/bluebox.

    PWS Waste Management

  • Share These new bin u want to start in the new year. What about storage space which we don’t have. Also I am a senior won’t be able to bring this bins to the road., especially in the winter. It will very hard to move those large bin. Have u thought of all the seniors out there. on Facebook Share These new bin u want to start in the new year. What about storage space which we don’t have. Also I am a senior won’t be able to bring this bins to the road., especially in the winter. It will very hard to move those large bin. Have u thought of all the seniors out there. on Twitter Share These new bin u want to start in the new year. What about storage space which we don’t have. Also I am a senior won’t be able to bring this bins to the road., especially in the winter. It will very hard to move those large bin. Have u thought of all the seniors out there. on Linkedin Email These new bin u want to start in the new year. What about storage space which we don’t have. Also I am a senior won’t be able to bring this bins to the road., especially in the winter. It will very hard to move those large bin. Have u thought of all the seniors out there. link

    These new bin u want to start in the new year. What about storage space which we don’t have. Also I am a senior won’t be able to bring this bins to the road., especially in the winter. It will very hard to move those large bin. Have u thought of all the seniors out there.

    Senior asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for sharing your feedback. Just to clarify, the upcoming changes to the recycling program are being introduced by Circular Materials (CM), not the Town. We are awaiting more information from CM, who will oversee the program, including details such as whether smaller cart sizes will be available. You can share your concerns directly with CM through their website (https://www.circularmaterials.ca/contact/) or by emailing them at info@circularmaterials.ca. To stay up to date on upcoming changes to the recycling program, please visit https://www.newmarket.ca/bluebox.

    As we plan for the Town’s next waste collection contract, the concerns you’ve raised about storage space and accessibility for automated collection will be gathered and considered as part of the planning process. We appreciate you taking the time to provide your input.

    PWS Waste Management

  • Share I don't think I have a space problem, but I see where others do. But the footprint of the new bins is not much different than the small bins. The major difference is the height. I welcome any change to the current method, of any garbage/recycling practice. What most people don't realize, is that your green bin is NOT composted. It is burned, and that was admitted to by York Region, a few years ago. The new blue box program loads the cost to the vendor/manufacturer, which SHOULD result in lower taxes, and less revenue to towns and regions. I suspect to offset the loss, Speed cameras replace that revenue? Just a guess on my part. on Facebook Share I don't think I have a space problem, but I see where others do. But the footprint of the new bins is not much different than the small bins. The major difference is the height. I welcome any change to the current method, of any garbage/recycling practice. What most people don't realize, is that your green bin is NOT composted. It is burned, and that was admitted to by York Region, a few years ago. The new blue box program loads the cost to the vendor/manufacturer, which SHOULD result in lower taxes, and less revenue to towns and regions. I suspect to offset the loss, Speed cameras replace that revenue? Just a guess on my part. on Twitter Share I don't think I have a space problem, but I see where others do. But the footprint of the new bins is not much different than the small bins. The major difference is the height. I welcome any change to the current method, of any garbage/recycling practice. What most people don't realize, is that your green bin is NOT composted. It is burned, and that was admitted to by York Region, a few years ago. The new blue box program loads the cost to the vendor/manufacturer, which SHOULD result in lower taxes, and less revenue to towns and regions. I suspect to offset the loss, Speed cameras replace that revenue? Just a guess on my part. on Linkedin Email I don't think I have a space problem, but I see where others do. But the footprint of the new bins is not much different than the small bins. The major difference is the height. I welcome any change to the current method, of any garbage/recycling practice. What most people don't realize, is that your green bin is NOT composted. It is burned, and that was admitted to by York Region, a few years ago. The new blue box program loads the cost to the vendor/manufacturer, which SHOULD result in lower taxes, and less revenue to towns and regions. I suspect to offset the loss, Speed cameras replace that revenue? Just a guess on my part. link

    I don't think I have a space problem, but I see where others do. But the footprint of the new bins is not much different than the small bins. The major difference is the height. I welcome any change to the current method, of any garbage/recycling practice. What most people don't realize, is that your green bin is NOT composted. It is burned, and that was admitted to by York Region, a few years ago. The new blue box program loads the cost to the vendor/manufacturer, which SHOULD result in lower taxes, and less revenue to towns and regions. I suspect to offset the loss, Speed cameras replace that revenue? Just a guess on my part.

    Eric Smith asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate your thoughts and openness to improvements in waste management practices.

    We’d also like to clarify how green bin material collected at the curb in Newmarket is processed. All green bin material is delivered to York Region, where it is processed through contracted facilities in Ontario. Most of the material is composted using aerobic (with oxygen) technology, while a smaller portion is processed through anaerobic (without oxygen) digestion. The finished products include compost, fertilizer, and renewable biogas, which can be used to generate electricity and heat.

    In 2024, York Region processed over 104,000 tonnes of green bin material into compost, biogas, and fertilizer. In January 2023, York Regional Council also awarded a 20-year contract for a new state-of-the-art biofuel facility that will process up to 140,000 tonnes of green bin material per year.

    For more information, please visit: https://www.york.ca/environment/garbage-and-recycling/compost-and-green-bin.

    PWS Waste Management

  • Share It would be nice to have a blue box with a lid - similar to our green bins. on Facebook Share It would be nice to have a blue box with a lid - similar to our green bins. on Twitter Share It would be nice to have a blue box with a lid - similar to our green bins. on Linkedin Email It would be nice to have a blue box with a lid - similar to our green bins. link

    It would be nice to have a blue box with a lid - similar to our green bins.

    Susan Bourikas asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We understand the interest in having recycling containers with lids, similar to the green bin, to help keep materials contained and prevent them from becoming litter. With the transition of the recycling program, Circular Materials will be introducing recycling carts to replace the traditional blue box. For more information on upcoming changes to the blue box program, visit https://www.newmarket.ca/bluebox.

    PWS Waste Management

  • Share Waste Collection Feedback: As a Newmarket resident, I am very glad to know that the blue bin collection policy will be changed next year for every 2 weeks. However, I STRONGLY suggest that you collect Garbage (in black bags or in a garbage bin) EVERY WEEK, esp., in summer time. When I lived in Monteal, they started collecting recycles in a big bin automatically every 2 weeks, and Garbage every week 15 years ago. I really hope that you can kindly consider my suggestions. Thank you very much. Zac on Facebook Share Waste Collection Feedback: As a Newmarket resident, I am very glad to know that the blue bin collection policy will be changed next year for every 2 weeks. However, I STRONGLY suggest that you collect Garbage (in black bags or in a garbage bin) EVERY WEEK, esp., in summer time. When I lived in Monteal, they started collecting recycles in a big bin automatically every 2 weeks, and Garbage every week 15 years ago. I really hope that you can kindly consider my suggestions. Thank you very much. Zac on Twitter Share Waste Collection Feedback: As a Newmarket resident, I am very glad to know that the blue bin collection policy will be changed next year for every 2 weeks. However, I STRONGLY suggest that you collect Garbage (in black bags or in a garbage bin) EVERY WEEK, esp., in summer time. When I lived in Monteal, they started collecting recycles in a big bin automatically every 2 weeks, and Garbage every week 15 years ago. I really hope that you can kindly consider my suggestions. Thank you very much. Zac on Linkedin Email Waste Collection Feedback: As a Newmarket resident, I am very glad to know that the blue bin collection policy will be changed next year for every 2 weeks. However, I STRONGLY suggest that you collect Garbage (in black bags or in a garbage bin) EVERY WEEK, esp., in summer time. When I lived in Monteal, they started collecting recycles in a big bin automatically every 2 weeks, and Garbage every week 15 years ago. I really hope that you can kindly consider my suggestions. Thank you very much. Zac link

    Waste Collection Feedback: As a Newmarket resident, I am very glad to know that the blue bin collection policy will be changed next year for every 2 weeks. However, I STRONGLY suggest that you collect Garbage (in black bags or in a garbage bin) EVERY WEEK, esp., in summer time. When I lived in Monteal, they started collecting recycles in a big bin automatically every 2 weeks, and Garbage every week 15 years ago. I really hope that you can kindly consider my suggestions. Thank you very much. Zac

    Zac asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to provide your input and value your perspective on waste collection in Newmarket.

    PWS Waste Management

  • Share Estimated Costs? Are these not going to be provided to us free like the original bins? Or at least I think they were :) on Facebook Share Estimated Costs? Are these not going to be provided to us free like the original bins? Or at least I think they were :) on Twitter Share Estimated Costs? Are these not going to be provided to us free like the original bins? Or at least I think they were :) on Linkedin Email Estimated Costs? Are these not going to be provided to us free like the original bins? Or at least I think they were :) link

    Estimated Costs? Are these not going to be provided to us free like the original bins? Or at least I think they were :)

    rockybudgeboa asked about 1 month ago

    As we are currently in the planning stages for our next waste collection contract, we understand your comment is in reference to the new recycling carts. The new 95-gallon recycling carts will be distributed to residents, and we are awaiting more details from Circular Materials (CM) on when and how this will occur. The Town will share updates as soon as this information becomes available. Additional information about upcoming changes to the Blue Box program and answers to frequently asked questions can also be found at Newmarket.ca/BlueBox.

    PWS Waste Management

  • Share Has the size of the new bins been considered for town homes with small entrances/garages? on Facebook Share Has the size of the new bins been considered for town homes with small entrances/garages? on Twitter Share Has the size of the new bins been considered for town homes with small entrances/garages? on Linkedin Email Has the size of the new bins been considered for town homes with small entrances/garages? link

    Has the size of the new bins been considered for town homes with small entrances/garages?

    Hussein M asked about 1 month ago

    Thank you for sharing your feedback. Just to clarify, as of December 31, 2025, the Town will no longer manage the recycling program, which will transition to producers under the Province’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) model. Circular Materials (CM) will oversee the curbside recycling program and has announced that the new recycling carts distributed to residents will be 95-gallon totes collected bi-weekly. You can share your concerns directly with CM through their website (https://www.circularmaterials.ca/contact/) or by emailing info@circularmaterials.ca., and stay up to date at Newmarket.ca/BlueBox.

    We understand that bin size and storage are important concerns. As part of planning for the Town’s next waste collection contract, these considerations will be gathered and reviewed to help guide potential service options.

    PWS Waste Management

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