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Recycling
Material | Additional detail |
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PAPER | |
Newspaper and Flyers | Daily and community newspapers and advertising flyers |
Magazines | All types |
Telephone books | Phone books; directories |
Paper gift wrap and greeting cards | Do not include Non-paper gift wrap Ribbons or bows Musical greeting cards with batteries |
Writing/home office paper and correspondence | Note pads; loose leaf paper; white or coloured paper, printed paper; paper envelopes; shredded paper (placed in a clear plastic bag) |
PAPER PACKAGING FOR DRY GOODS | |
Corrugated cardboard boxes | Shipping boxes, grocery and liquor store boxes, pizza boxes etc. |
Boxboard | Boxes for cereal, shoes, tissues, pizza, frozen entrees, detergent etc. |
Moulded boxboard packaging | Egg cartons, take out trays, paper garden pots |
Paper bags | Any color |
Multi- layer paper bags | Multi-layered paper bags for pet food, flour, sugar etc. Do not include bags with foil layer. |
CARTONS AND PAPER CUPS | |
Paper cups | Do not include straws |
Gable-top cartons | Milk, milk-type beverages, cream etc. Do not include refundable containers |
Aseptic cartons | Soup, broth, sauces etc. Do not include stand up pouches. |
Frozen dessert boxes | |
CONTAINERS | |
Empty aerosol cans | For food, air fresheners, shaving cream, deodorant, hairspray, etc. Do not include spray paint or propane cylinders |
Spiral wound cans and metal lids | For frozen juice concentrate, potato chips, cookie dough, coffee, nuts, baby formula, etc. |
Aluminum/steal cans and lids | Seafood, cat food, cookie tins etc. Do not include pots, pans, scrap metal, wiring, refundable cans. |
Aluminum foil and foil take-out containers | Foil wrap, pie plates food trays etc. Do not include chip bags, butter wrap. |
Plastic jugs/bottles and lids | Milk, cooking oil, laundry detergent, mouth wash, body care products, glass cleaner etc. Do not include motor oil, vehicle lubricant or antifreeze products |
Plastic clamshells | Baked goods, fruits etc. Do not include liquid absorbing pads. |
Plastic jars and lids | Spreads, vitamins, cosmetics etc. |
Plastic trays and tops | Deli chicken, single serve meals, baked goods etc. Do not include soft plastic/packaging for gum and pills. |
Plastic tubs and lids | Margarine, spreads, soft cheese sour cream etc. Do not include packaging labelled biodegradable |
Plastic cups with lids | Beverage take out cups. Do not include Foam cups, straws |
Plastic garden pots and trays | For bedding plants, seedlings etc. Do not include ceramic plant pots. |
Plastic pails | For laundry detergents, ice cream etc. Do not include plastic pails larger than 25L, paints cans |
Microwaveable bowls and cups | Soups and entrees. Do not include bowls with metal rims, cutlery. |
TAKE IT TO A DEPOT | |
Glass bottles and Jars | Clear or colored. Do not include drinking glasses, dishes, ceramic |
Plastic bags and overwrap | Plastic bags/over wrap for groceries, dry cleaning, bread, feminine hygiene etc. Do not include cellophane, stand up pouches, stretch wrap, chip bags, zipper-lock bags. |
Foam containers, trays and cushion packaging | Meat trays, clamshells, egg cartons cushion packaging used to protect electronics. Do not include liquid absorbing pad, foam peanuts |
Unsure of where it should go? Please call (1-877-607-4111) or use the Recycling Directory. A list of disposal facilities in the region can be found here.