The purpose of this staff report is to provide City Council with an update on the transition of the Blue Box Program to Extended Producer Responsibility, including the City's potential role in the Post -Transition Phase (2026 and beyond). As directed by Council, staff pursued discussions with Circular Materials for Toronto to continue to provide curbside recycling collection post - transition. These discussions ceased in early 2024 due primarily to Circular Materials' requirement for a cost of service to be provided within their required timeframe, which the City was unable to meet due to upcoming procurements. As a result, Circular Materials confirmed they were not open to further discussions or direct negotiations with the City related to Blue Box collection service post - transition. In relation to receipt of recycling post - transition, this report provides an update on the bid the City submitted in response to Circular Materials' Request for Proposals for Receiving Facilities (also known as transfer stations). Additionally, the report provides an overview of the options analysis undertaken for curbside waste collection in District 2 once the current contract expires in August of 2026 and the recommended path forward.
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