Gift Giving
Gifts are often packaged with an assortment of recyclable items from foam and plastic boxes, to bubble wrap and gift cards. If you’re unsure of what materials from your gift packaging is recyclable, take a peek at Coach’s handy gift giving guide below:
Accepted
Gift Giving
- Paper Gift Wrap
- Greeting Cards
- Paper Gift Bags
- Cardboard Boxes
- Plastic Shipping Envelopes (depot only)
- Bubble Wrap (depot only)
- Plastic Shipping Bags (depot only)
- Foam Packaging (depot only)
Not Accepted
Gift Giving
- Foil or Glitter Wrap
- Ribbons and Bows
Holiday Entertaining
The hardest part of holiday hosting is usually not the prep work– it’s the cleanup! Coach wants to ensure you’re ready for any holiday recycling plays what come your way with his guide to holiday entertaining below:
Accepted
Holiday Entertaining
- Plastic Jugs
- Pie Plates
- Cartons
- Plastic Containers
- Aluminum Trays
- Cookie Tins
- Plastic Containers
- Chocolate Boxes
- Writing and Drawing Paper
- Paper Bags
- Stand-up Pouches (depot only)
- Foam Packaging (depot only)
Not Accepted
Holiday Entertaining
- Plastic-lined Paper Bags
- Food/Compostables
- Paper Towls
- Batteries
- Toys
Wellness and More
For many, the holiday season can feel like the longest part of the year, especially when the cold wintery weather hits. Don’t forget to reward yourself this winter–when you treat yourself to a cup of coffee, a magazine, or your favourite scented holiday hand lotion, remember that your wellness product packaging can be recycled!
Accepted
Wellness and More
- Coffee Cups
- Plastic Containers
- Plastic Packaging
- Magazines
- Paper Boxes
- Cardboard Boxes
- Show Boxes
- Soft Plastic Packaging (depot only)
- Foam Packaging (depot only)
Not Accepted
Wellness and More
- Books
- Personal Protective Equipment
- String Lights
To find a depot near you, visit RecycleBC.ca/depots
