The Solid Waste Management Master Plan was approved

In September 2025, County of Brant Council approved the new Solid Waste Management Master Plan (the Plan), a long-term strategy that will guide our waste services through 2050. The plan was developed based on extensive research, financial analysis, and valuable public input received in early 2025.

What’s changing

Short-Term Changes (2025–2027)

• Blue Box Program (Effective Jan 1, 2025): The Blue Box program has transitioned to an Extended Producer Responsibility model, as mandated by the province. While your recycling collection continues, the program is now managed by Circular Materials, a provincial not-for-profit, and paid for by the Producers.
• Yard Waste Collection (2027): The curbside urban yard waste collection will be adjusted from nine collections per year to six collections per year.
• Christmas Tree Collection (2028): The annual curbside collection for Christmas trees will be discontinued.

Medium-Term Changes (2028–2040)

• Recyclables Ban (2028): In 2028, a ban on placing recyclables in curbside garbage will be implemented to increase diversion rates and align with our sustainability goals.
• Organics Collection (Planned for 2032–2034): The County will explore and implement a curbside organic waste collection program. Further details on roll-out will be shared closer to the date.
• Automated Collection (Planned for 2032–2034): We will transition to an automated curbside collection system using carts. This will enhance efficiency and safety for our collection crews.

Long-Term Goals (2041–2050)

• The final phase will focus on maintaining and enhancing our waste diversion efforts and exploring ongoing innovations in solid waste management.

Learn more

Visit brant.ca/SolidWastePlan to learn more about:

• What's Changing?
• Why are these changes necessary?
• How to stay informed
• Frequently Asked Questions