Changes Coming to Recycling Collection in Meaford in 2026

Beginning January 1, 2026, residential recycling collection in the Municipality of Meaford will transition to Ontario’s new Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) recycling system. Under this updated provincial framework, responsibility for the management, collection, and processing of blue box materials shifts from municipalities to the producers of packaging and printed paper. 

As part of this province-wide change, Circular Materials, a not-for-profit organization representing producers, will...

Municipal Office Delayed Opening on December 22

The Municipality of Meaford would like to advise residents and visitors that the Municipal Office, located at 21 Trowbridge Street West, will have a 1-hourdelayed opening on Monday, December 22, 2025.

Overview

• Regular opening time: 8:30 a.m.

• Adjusted opening time:9:30 a.m.

• Date: Monday, December 22, 2025

• Reason for disruption: Facility maintenance

While the Municipal Office will be closed to the public prior to 9:30 a.m., municipal staffworking at alternative locationswill be available to assist residents by...

Meaford Hall Exhibit Launches “Our Communities, Our Stories” for 25th Amalgamation Anniversary

The Municipality of Meaford is pleased to announce the opening of Our Communities, Our Stories, a special gallery exhibition at Meaford Hall Arts & Cultural Centre, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Amalgamation of the Municipality of Meaford.

“Our communities have deep and meaningful histories, and this exhibit honours the people and places that built the foundation of today’s Municipality of Meaford. As we mark the 25th Anniversary of Amalgamation, it’s important that we celebrate both our shared...

Meaford Launches New Waste App: Recycle Coach

The Municipality of Meaford is launching Recycle Coach, a new and improved waste and recycling app, which will replace the current Meaford Waste App starting December 16, 2025. Residents are encouraged to download Recycle Coach to continue receiving accurate and timely waste collection information.

Recycle Coach provides an easier, more reliable way to stay informed about garbage, recycling, and organics. The app offers personalized collection reminders, an always-updated schedule, real-time service...

Holiday Office and Facility Hours

The Municipality of Meaford Council and staff wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! As you plan for the weeks ahead, please note the following holiday closures, adjusted hours, and service information.

Waste collection will operate on its regular schedule throughout the holidays. However, if your normal collection day lands on a statutory holiday, pickup will occur the following day. For details, visit our waste guide: meaford.ca/waste

To report an urgent road, by-law, or water/wastewater...