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# Curbside Collection
https://gis.grey.ca/portal/apps/experiencebuilder/experience/?id=75447133246c48f7941350a19cdfe1e2
### Curbside Collection GIS Map
Access an interactive scheduling map to find your recycling and waste collection days. You can click on your property or use the "When is my next pickup day?" search button in the top left corner.
## Garbage Collection
2026 Public Works Newsletter | includes garbage and recycling information
The **2026 Public Works Newsletter** can be downloaded using the link above or a copy can be picked up at the following locations during regular business hours:
* Town of Hanover Municipal Office
* Hanover Public Library
* P & H Centre | Hanover
* Hanover / Walkerton Landfill Site
* Grant's Your Independent Grocer | Hanover
* Foodland | Hanover
Weekly curbside collection of household garbage is available to all residential dwellings and apartments with not more than five units. Collection service is provided on the following schedule:
* Collection for north of 10th Street, including the north side of 10th Street - Thursdays
* Collection for south of 10th Street, including the south side of 10th Street - Fridays
**Reminder**
* Place garbage beside the road or curb before or by 6 a.m. on your scheduled day to ensure pickup.
* All bags must be tagged for collection by wrapping the bag tag around the neck of the bag.
* If you're using a garbage container, attach a tag to each bag and make sure the tag on the top bag is visible when the lid is opened. If the top tag can't be seen, the entire container may be rejected.
## Garbage Bag & Tag Information
The outer bag for containment of waste shall be clear & transparent (non-tinted). Bags shall be no larger than 26" x 36" and can be placed in a waste container for collection. Each bag placed at the curb for collection shall weigh no more than 50 pounds (23 kg). Unlimited clear kitchen catcher size (20" x 22") bags may be placed inside the larger clear bag. If your waste is not collected, a sticker indicating the reason why will be attached to the bag. Town of Hanover bag tags are required to be wrapped around the neck of each bag. To address privacy of personal items, one solid colour "privacy bag" no larger than 20" x 22" (the size of a kitchen catcher or grocery bag) inside each clear bag is permitted.
* Unlimited clear kitchen catcher size (20" x 22") bags may be placed inside the larger bag.
* If your waste is not collected, a sticker indicating the reason why will be attached to the bag.
* Town of Hanover bag tags are still required to be wrapped around the neck of each "clear bag".
Bag tags are sold at a cost of $2.50 per tag. Tags are available at the following locations:
| Location | Hours |
| --- | --- |
| Municipal Office | 341 10th Street | Monday to Friday | 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Hanover Public Library | 451 10th Ave | Monday to Wednesday | 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday & Friday | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Circle K Convenience Store | 464 10th Street | Open 24 hours / 7 days |
| Pioneer Gas Bar | 857 10th Street | Open 24 hours / 7 days |
| Canadian Tire Gas Bar | 896 10th Street | Monday to Friday | 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday & Sunday | 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Giant Tiger | 880 10th Street | Monday to Friday | 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| MacEwen Gas Bar | 594 10th Street | Monday to Friday | 5:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday | 7a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| Hanover Foodland | 236 10th Street | Monday to Saturday | 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday | 8am to 8pm |
| ESSO Gas Bar | 337 2nd Street | Monday to Sunday | 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. |
## Curbside Recycling Collection
Bi-weekly curbside collection of recyclables is provided to all residential properties by the province.
Blue wheeled recycling carts were delivered by Waste Management and residents began using these carts the week of October 9, 2025. For acceptable recycling material and information on the common collection program for the province visit circularmaterials.ca/hanover.
For questions about carts, call 1-800-561-1655 or email [email protected].
### Recycling Collection Management as of January 1, 2025
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**As of January 1, 2025, Hanover's recycling program will be managed by Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization that is committed to building an efficient and effective recycling system in Ontario.**
In 2021, the Ontario government released the Blue Box Regulation that shifts the financial and operational responsibility of recycling programs to producers - those that produce and supply blue box materials to residents. In this new extended producer responsibility framework, producers become financially and operationally responsible for collecting and recycling blue box materials.
##### What does this transition mean for residents?
Transition to the new framework will occur throughout 2025. During this time, residents will still be able to recycle the same materials.
##### Who can residents contact with recycling questions as of January 1, 2025?
Waste Management is contracted by Circular Materials to continue recycling collection in Hanover. For any recycling collection inquiries, such as **replacement bins, missed collection** and **acceptable items**, residents can contact Waste Management at **1.800.561.1655** or **[email protected]**
##### Where can additional information regarding the transition be found?
Recycling information specific to Hanover can be found at circularmaterials.ca/hanover
Information about Circular Materials and Ontario's transition to an enhanced recycling system found at circularmaterials.ca/ontario
https://www.hanover.ca/garbage-recycling/curbside-collection/blue-box-transitioning-recycling
### Recycling for Non-Eligible Sources
Click the title or image to access information regarding changes to recycling services for non-eligible properties, such as commercial and industrial properties, not-for-profit organizations and places of worship as per the province's blue box program.