Mississauga Celebrates Circular Economy Month with Events Across the City

Repair, reuse, donate, and recycle to give items a second life

MISSISSAUGA — This October, Mississauga residents are encouraged to rethink waste and embrace reuse as the City celebrates Circular Economy Month with a lineup of events promoting sustainability.

From repair hubs to makerspace workshops, the initiative aims to help residents reduce landfill waste, save money, and extend the life of everyday items. By focusing on reuse and recycling, Mississauga is positioning itself as a leader in sustainable living practices.

Key Events and Activities

Circular Economy Pop-Up – October 8
📍 Celebration Square, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Residents can learn how to properly dispose, reuse, and recycle items. The event features interactive games, volunteer sign-ups for litter-free parks, and information on the City’s waste reduction efforts.

Clothing, Textile & Electronics Collection – October 14–26
As part of the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s Partners in Project Green program, Mississauga will host drop-off bins at 13 City facilities for clothing, textiles, and electronics recycling.

Repair Hub – October 25
📍 Hazel McCallion Central Library, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bring broken items to be restored on-site. Repairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Makerspace Workshops & Handicraft Socials
📍Held at Hazel McCallion Central, Burnhamthorpe, Courtneypark, Meadowvale, and Malton libraries, workshops teach residents skills like sewing, 3D printing, Cricut cutting, and laser cutting—skills that can be applied to repairing items or creating new ones from recycled materials.

Battery Recycling – All Month
Residents can recycle single-use, non-rechargeable batteries at bins located in community centres and libraries.

Impact So Far

Mississauga has already made measurable progress in 2025:

• 3,700 kg of clothing and 4,200 kg of e-waste recycled during the spring collection drive.

• Three repair hubs held with a 74% repair success rate.

• 193 kg of food waste diverted and 2,622 single-use items avoided at summer movie nights in Celebration Square, thanks to reusable dishware and dedicated waste-sorting stations.

Why It Matters

Circular Economy Month empowers residents to change their relationship with consumption—finding new ways to repair, repurpose, or recycle instead of discarding. The City hopes to expand awareness and participation in sustainable practices throughout October and beyond.

More information is available at mississauga.ca.

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