Gold Box Recycling

Gold Box Program Ending

Thank you, Hamilton, for your commitment to waste diversion!

The Gold Box Reward and Recognition Program started in 2010 to celebrate residents who sorted their waste properly and to encourage others to do the same. This program was a success because of you! By asking for waste audits and sorting materials correctly, residents helped us award over 25,000 Gold Boxes.

Starting April 1, 2025, Hamilton’s Blue Box program will change. Circular Materials will take over collecting and processing blue box materials. They will also be responsible for educating residents and offering incentive programs like the Gold Box Program. Because of this change, the City of Hamilton will no longer offer the Gold Box Program. However, you can still use your Gold Box to set out recycling for collection.

Learn more about the Blue Box Transition

We appreciate your support and thank you for making this program such a success.