Automated Collection
Garbage and recycling collection in Perth East is an automated curbside collection done biweekly by our provider, Bluewater Recycling Association (BRA). BRA manages the Township’s curbside collection schedule; each ward of Perth East has a different day for collection.
The automated collection system uses a specialized vehicle to collect the curbside waste (black bins) and recycling (blue bins) which are collected at the same time with the same vehicle in a two-compartment truck.
We recommend that you set out both bins by 7am to ensure collection. Should you need to change the number or size of your bins or have any other inquiries regarding automated waste and recycling collection, please reach out to Bluewater Recycling Association.
Recycling
As of January 2026, there have been some changes to both residential and commercial recycling.
Residential Recycling:
An expanded residential recycling list has been introduced as of January 2026 which will allow for more materials to be recycled, helping keep even more waste out of the landfills!
Residential Acceptable List
Commercial Recycling:
New regulation under the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act means Producer Responsibility Organizations (PROs) are only responsible for managing residential recycling. Resulting in recycling from businesses, institutions, and other non-residential properties (also knows as Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) properties) must now be collected separately. In order to meet these new requirements BRA has introduced dedicated collection routes and separate trucks for ICI properties. The properties effected will have gotten new RED lids installed on the recycling wheelie bins.
*Note: your waste collection day remains unchanged
Commercial Acceptable List
For further information, BRA’s Website is a great resource!
Missed Pickup
To report a missed pick up, please contact Bluewater Recycling at 1-800-265-9799 or visit their website and fill out their online form. Contact – Bluewater Recycling Association
New Residents to Perth East
Garbage & Recycling (Waste Management) services are contracted to the Bluewater Recycling Association, through the use of “wheelie bins”.
If you have moved to a new home, the previous owners should have left the wheelie bins at your new home. If you are in a new home or do not have wheelie bins at your new property, please contact Bluewater Recycling Association to order new bins online or phone them at 1-800-265-9799. If you move, you must leave your wheelie bins at your previous address, as they are bar coded to the property.
Garbage bins range in price, depending on your needs. The cost of the bins are paid for on your property tax bill, and are charged annually. Recycling bins are no charge. If you move and need a larger or smaller bin, please contact Bluewater Recycling. To see the size and cost of bins, come to our municipal office or view them here.
You can also sign up for Bluewater Recycling’s Collection Reminder App to be reminded of when your collection days are!
Wheelie Bin Tips
The following are tip sheets to help reduce blown over wheelie bins:
Contact Us
Bluewater Recycling Association
Huron Park
South Huron ON N0M 1Y0
T.: 519-228-6678
Toll Free.: 1-800-265-9799