City and Regional Councils approve October 1, 2027 as new transition date for waste collection services to better align with new waste collection contracts.
September 12, 2025
The recommendation was presented by the Transition Committee, made up of staff from the Region of Peel, City of Mississauga, City of Brampton and Town of Caledon. The recommendation was approved by the Town of Caledon on September 9, the City of Brampton on September 10, and Regional Council on September 11.
The transfer of waste collection responsibilities includes collection of waste, including garbage, organics and yard waste. The new transition date is aligned with the start of the City’s new waste collection contract. This will provide residents with a waste collection service that reflects and responds to Mississauga residents’ needs, aligns with the City’s existing programs and services, and creates more opportunities for efficiencies.
Next steps
City staff will present an implementation plan to Mississauga City Council in 2026 that will outline the transition in more detail.
Until October 1, 2027, waste collection in Mississauga will continue to be provided by the Region of Peel. Residents should continue to direct any questions or waste collection related concerns to the Region. For more details about waste collection, visit peelregion.ca/waste.
New provincial recycling program
Beginning January 1, 2026, the Region will no longer be responsible for collecting recycling in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon.
In 2021, the Government of Ontario enacted the Blue Box Regulation that requires producers of recycling products and packaging to pay for and run recycling programs. Circular Materials, a national not-for-profit organization and the administrator of Ontario’s common collection system, will take over the operation of the Region’s recycling program on behalf of producers on January 1, 2026. The Region will continue to operate its six Community Recycling Centres.