Waste and Recycling

Recycling Instructions

As of JUNE 1st, 2011 We Recycle Plastics 1 through 6!!
Please click HERE for more information about this program. 

Ever wonder what can and cannot be recycled???

Here are some pointers to keep in mind when filling up your blue box!

PLACE BESIDE YOUR BLUE BOX:

Newspapers, magazines, household fine paper, catalogues and telephone books

• Includes advertising inserts and glossy flyers • Includes advertising inserts and glossy flyers • Photocopied paper and envelopes, NO carbon tissue • Keep newspaper separate from cardboard • Bag and place beside your blue box

Corrugated Cardboard

• Includes advertising inserts and glossy flyers • Layered cardboard boxes with a ripple between the layers • Keep newspaper separated from cardboard • Flatten and bundle (no larger than 30"x30"x18"

Boxboard

• Cereal, detergent, shoe boxes, etc. Remove liners, flatten and stuff into a boxboard box • Cardboard and boxboard can be placed together • Place beside your blue box

PLACE INSIDE YOUR BLUE BOX:

Glass bottles and jars only

• Clear and coloured food and beverage containers only • Remove lids and place in garbage • Place loose on Blue Box

Metal food and beverage containers

• Steel and aluminium food and beverage cans • Aluminium trays and foil • Steel lids or jar lids can be placed with metal food products • Rinse and remove lids or push into cans • Place loose into your Blue Box

Plastic Bottles and jars

• Containers that are marked on the side or the bottom • Plastic pop b bottles, water bottles, soap, anti-freeze, laundry detergent or javex bottles • Plastic lids should be put into the garbage • Containers must have screw top lids (no tubs) e.g. margarine or yogurt containers • Place loose in your Blue Box

REMINDER

• Keep materials separated and put out your Blue Box only when it is full • If so desired, you can separate products in your Blue Box with newspaper or magazines