Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling began as a "not-for-profit organization" dedicated to improving the environment of our customers. The partnership was established by, and remains possible through the co-operative spirit of its member municipalities.
In 1989, the Towns of Port Elgin and Southampton, along with the Township of Saugeen formed a committee to look at the feasibility of recycling. By 1990, Bruce Area Recycling became a reality and welcomed the Towns of Kincardine, Walkerton and Wiarton, plus the Villages of Hepworth and Lucknow to its membership.
The present recycling plant was completed in November 1990 and the first two special collection trucks were on the road. Blue Box recycling was a reality in Bruce County.
Bruce Area Recycling expanded our membership and is currently a partnership of 7 Municipalities in Bruce County.
January 1, 2026 Bruce Area Solid Waste Recycling was awarded the contract to collect residential recycling under a provincial recycling program facilitated by Circular Materials.
