Stewardship Ontario, our partners and stakeholders are beginning to implement a multitude of changes brought on by the Waste-Free Ontario Act, 2016, and the province’s move toward a circular economy and full producer responsibility.
We are pleased to share with you our 2019 multi-stakeholder Annual Report where you can learn more about these changes, as well as Stewardship Ontario’s partnerships, recycling initiatives, performance and financial stability.
2019 Highlights:
- Blue Box Program had a 60% recycling rate.
- Over 780,000 tonnes of packaging and printed paper was recycled.
- 94% of Ontario households had access to the Blue Box Program.
- Over 5,800 tonnes of MHSW material was collected and safely managed.