Tag: Waterloo Region
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Waterloo Region Adopts Biweekly Blue Box Recycling Starting March 2026
New Recycling Schedule: Biweekly Blue Box pickups begin in March 2026 Starting in March 2026, residents across the Waterloo region will see a change to their curbside recycling routine. Blue box recycling will move to a biweekly pickup schedule, meaning households will have recycling collected every other week rather than weekly. The shift aims to…
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Waterloo Region to Switch to Biweekly Blue Box Recycling in March 2026
New Biweekly Recycling Schedule for Waterloo Region Residents across the Waterloo Region will see a notable change in their waste collection routine beginning in March 2026. The blue box recycling program, which has long operated on a weekly pickup schedule in many communities, will shift to a biweekly (every other week) collection. The decision, approved…
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Waterloo Region Revamps Blue Box Recycling: Biweekly Pickups Begin March 2026
New Recycling Schedule Updated for Waterloo Region In a move aimed at boosting recycling effectiveness and reducing waste, Waterloo Region will shift to an every-other-week Blue Box pickup starting in March 2026. The change, part of a revamped recycling program, is designed to streamline collection, increase participation, and support broader environmental goals across the region.…
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West Nile Virus Detected in Waterloo Region: What Residents Need to Know
Waterloo Region Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus This Year Public Health authorities in Waterloo Region announced the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the area for 2024. The Region of Waterloo Public Health confirmed that this year marks the second-ever instance of a local human WNV infection, following a…
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Waterloo Region Reports First Human West Nile Virus Case of the Year
Waterloo Region Reports First Human West Nile Virus Case of the Year The Region of Waterloo Public Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the area for this year. Officials say last year marked the region’s inaugural human case, and this year’s case makes it the second-ever local occurrence…