Thank you to everyone who took part in the Beyond the Curb pilot throughout 2025. The program helped thousands of residents recycle flexible plastics, foam packaging, small appliances, home goods and textiles — materials that are often difficult to recycle elsewhere.
Following the pilot’s conclusion in 2025, the City reviewed funding opportunities, operational demands, internal capacity and competing priorities for the coming year. While the program will not continue in 2026, the pilot provided valuable insight into how residents use drop-off recycling services.
Alternative Disposal Options
- South Jubilee Neighbourhood Association
Available on the second Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon at 1623 Bank St. Accepted items include batteries, light bulbs, soft plastic, mixed containers, white foam packaging, small appliances and refundable beverage containers. - James Bay Neighbourhood Association
Available on the third Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon at 140 Oswego St. Accepted items include batteries, light bulbs, soft plastic, mixed containers, foam, small appliances and eyeglasses. - The Bottle Depot
Available seven days a week, year-round at 655 Queens Ave. In addition to beverage containers, they also accept end-of-life electronics, small appliances and flexible plastics.
For a full list of drop-off locations for other recyclable items, please use the CRD’s What Goes Where tool.