Energy and Environment

The Town of Caledon is dedicated to addressing climate change and protecting the environment in our community. 

Climate Emergency

On January 28, 2020 Caledon Council declared a climate emergency, recognizing the need to address climate change urgently. The Town has updated its Community Climate Change Action Plan that contains strategies that will significantly contribute to the Town's ability to cope with and address climate change.

Help us take action on climate change

Explore community resources to find out how you can get involved.

Events

 Textile Recycling Drive 

The Town of Caledon, in partnership with Diabetes Canada and Partners in Project Green, is hosting a textile recycling drive from October 12-25, 2026. Everyone is invited to bring eligible textiles for recycling!

Please see below for a list of participating locations: 

Albion Bolton Community Centre

  • 150 Queen Street South, Bolton, ON L7E 1E3

Caledon Centre for Recreation & Wellness

  • 14111 Regional Road 50, Bolton, ON L7E 2V2

Caledon Town Hall

  • 6311 Old Church Road, Caledon, ON L7C 1J6

Caledon East Community Complex

  • 6215 Old Church Road, Caledon East, ON L7C 1J7

Southfields Community Centre

  • 225 Dougall Avenue, Caledon, ON L7C 3M7

Please click the link below for a list of accepted items and additional event information: 

Accepted Items

If you have any questions, please contact environment@caledon.ca

Green incentives

The Town's green incentives help developers create more sustainable projects with grants and discounts, including:

Saving Energy at Home

The Home Energy Retrofit Program was created to help homeowners in Caledon, Mississauga and Brampton to conserve energy, lower annual energy expenses and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more.

Air Quality Monitoring

The Town of Caledon and the Province of Ontario are working together to conduct air quality monitoring in Caledon Village and Bolton to better understand traffic-related emissions. Click here to learn more.

Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP)

If you live in the West Bolton area, you can reduce your utility bills while supporting sustainability. Learn more about the Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan.

Funding for Local Projects

If you're a local not-for-profit or volunteer group, public school, or Indigenous community you can apply to the Climate Action Fund to support environmental initiatives that address climate change in Caledon. 

Corporate Initiatives

The Town is dedicated to reducing the impact of its own operations through the Council-approved Corporate Greenhouse Gas Reduction Framework, which has a target to reduce emissions from the Town's operations by 24% below 2017 levels by 2024.

Memberships

The Town of Caledon is a proud member of: