Non-Eligible Sources (NES)
Effective January 1, 2026, as mandated by the Province of Ontario, curbside recycling collection will no longer be provided for Non-Eligible Sources (NES), which include:
- Businesses (retail, grocery, offices, food service, restaurants, gas bars, marinas)
- Places of Worship (church, synagogue, mosque, temple, community centre within a church)
- Municipal Buildings (library, community centres, arenas, municipal offices, shelters)
- Daycares (within a church, within a school, in home, stand alone)
- Charities (not-for-profit, charity events)
- Commercial farms (farm operation, barn, office)
- Campground/trailer park without seasonal residents
Recycling Drop-Off Locations for NES
NES may arrange to drop-off recyclables at the following locations:
| Facility | Address | Phone Number |
| Waste Connections of Canada Transfer Station | 348 County Road 6, Douro-Dummer ON | 705-742-4268 |
|
Pido Road Material Recycling Facility (Emterra) *no charge |
390 Pido Road, Peterborough ON | 705-876-1600 |
Note: Please contact the facilities directly for hours of operation and to confirm fees.
Note: NES recycling CANNOT be taken to the Smith Landfill Recycling Depot. To maintain compliance, the Township must keep residential recycling separate from NES.
Collection Services for NES
NES may arrange bin rentals and pick-up services individually or in partnership with others.
| Contractor | Phone Number |
| Emterra Group | 1-905-336-9084 |
| 1-844-708-7274 | |
| 1-800-465-5914 | |
| 1-866-417-2797 |
Note: Selwyn Township does not endorse or guarantee any of the above listed service providers.
Important Notes
- NES are mandated by the Province of Ontario.
- NES recycling CANNOT be taken to the Smith Landfill Recycling Depot. To maintain compliance, the Township must keep residential recycling separate from NES.
- This does NOT impact your garbage collection. Your curbside garbage collection, if applicable, will continue as usual.
- This does NOT impact curbside collection of recyclables at your residential property, including apartments co-located with a business.
Who to Contact
For information about Ontario's Recycling Program or to provide feedback about service delivery:
Circular Materials
Phone: 1-877-667-2626
Email: customerservice@circularmaterials.ca
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