Update on Community Recycling Centres & Waste Transfer Stations

Hello Ward 8 Neighbours,

Over the October 31 weekend, an operational disruption with the contractor of the City of Hamilton’s 3 Community Recycling Centres and Waste Transfer Stations lead to their temporary closures. As of this writing, the City and the contractor have come to a resolution.

For more details, please continue reading below…

Update: Reopening plan for the City’s Community Recycling Centres and Waste Transfer Stations

The full City of Hamilton press release can be found here.

NOVEMBER 1 2020

HAMILTON, ON – Yesterday, the City of Hamilton temporarily closed its three Community Recycling Centres and Waste Transfer Stations due to an operational disruption with its contractor.

The City has been working quickly to implement contingency plans and is planning to reopen all three sites by Tuesday morning.

At this time, residents will not be able to pick up or exchange damaged green bins or blue boxes at the Community Recycling Centres. This service will likely remain unavailable through the week of November 2. Residents can still pick up or exchange blue boxes only at any of the Municipal Service Centres during regular business hours www.hamilton.ca/msc, green bins will be unavailable until further notice.

Community Recycling Centres are places for residents to drop off waste that isn’t collected at the curb. Waste Transfer Stations are for commercial customers and waste collection trucks to drop off waste.

The operational disruption was related to the contractor requesting additional funds related  to COVID-19 and their claim that residents clearing out their yards, homes and garages has resulted in increased tonnages.

The City thanks residents for their patience during this temporary closure.

Questions or concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact our office here.