NOTICE
Changes to recycling pickup and processing for Businesses
in the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands (NEMI)
As of January 1st 2026, Circular Economy has taken over responsibility for residential recycling in the Province of Ontario. They do not recycle for Businesses, Institutions or Industries. As a result, the Town of NEMI will no longer be able to accept Institutional, Commercial or Industrial recycling at the NEMI landfill.
To assist businesses with the transition, NEMI will accept Commercial, Industrial and Institutional recycling for the month of March. However as of April 1, 2026, businesses will be expected to have made other arrangements for the removal and processing of their recycling.
GFL is managing our residential recycling on behalf of the Circular Economy, their contact information is 705 869-2447.
Residential recycling will continue to be picked up and accepted at the landfill as it has in the past.
2026 Recycling Calendar - Ward 2
Recyclable Material List - Effective Jan 1, 2026
Starting January 1, 2026 - What we recycle has changed.
Please see here for the new items and rules
NEMI Landfill
The NEMI Landfill is located at 9471 Highway 6, just outside of Little Current.
Under our Certificate of Approval with the MOE, use of the NEMI Landfill is restricted to NEMI taxpayers and Sheguiandah First Nation residents only. We reserve the right to request identification from any person(s) accessing the site to verify residency.
All other visitors will be asked to leave the site along with their refuse.
Landfill Hours of Operation
| Tuesdays | 9am-3pm |
| Saturdays | 9am-3pm |
| Sundays | 10am-5pm (from 3rd Sunday in May to 3rd Sunday in October only) |
Landfill Fees
Unless previously authorized, all tipping fees shall be payable in cash at the time of delivery to the landfill site. Rates updated June 2025.
| Category | Costs |
| White Goods (tanks) | $15.00 |
| Household Furniture (including mattresses) | $15.00 |
| Mounted Tire Surcharge (on rim) | $15.00 |
| Brush | |
| 1/2 ton truck/trailer | $10.00 |
| 1 ton truck/trailer | $50.00 |
| Large truck/trailer | $150.00 |
| Construction Debris | |
| 1/2 ton truck/trailer | $35.00 |
| 1 ton truck/trailer | $100.00 |
| Utility Trailer | $ 70.00 |
| Large truck/trailer | $190.00 |
| Landfill Gate Opening | |
| During Business Hours | $80.00 |
| After Business Hours | $200.00 |
| Commercial Bin Pick-up Ward 3 & 4 | $90.00 |
| Commercial Bin Pick-up Extra (Ward 2) | $75.00 |
| Sewage Disposal | $50.00 |
Please click here for a copy of the 2024 NEMI Recycling Calendar.
Please click here for a copy of the 2025 NEMI Recycling Calendar.
Please click here for a copy of the 2026 NEMI Recycling Calendar.