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Petrolia Residents to Get Blue Recycling Boxes by November

11/12/2025

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Petrolia residents will receive blue recycling boxes by the end of November under Ontario's extended producer responsibility program.
Starting January 1, 2026, Emterra will replace Waste Management for residential recycling collection.
Residents will continue using rolling bins for waste until December 31.
Owen Sound has notified businesses that municipal recycling pickup may end after December 31, 2025.
City Council is reviewing non-residential recycling options amid costs and illegal dumping concerns.

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Petrolia residents will receive blue recycling boxes by the end of November under Ontario's extended producer responsibility program.
Starting January 1, 2026, Emterra will replace Waste Management for residential recycling collection.
Residents will continue using rolling bins for waste until December 31.
Owen Sound has notified businesses that municipal recycling pickup may end after December 31, 2025.
City Council is reviewing non-residential recycling options amid costs and illegal dumping concerns.