What Can I Recycle?

 Accepted Materials

• Plastic jugs with screw tops used for milk, cooking oil, laundry detergent and fabric softener, cleaning solutions, cleaning products, body care products, windshield washer fluid, etc.
• Plastic bottles with screw caps, spray pump, or pull-up tops for food, dish soap, mouthwash, shampoos, conditioners and other personal care products, pills and vitamins, laundry products, etc.
• Plastic jars with wide mouths and screw-top lids for peanut butter, jam, nuts, condiments, vitamins and supplements, personal care products, etc.
• Plastic clamshells with hinged or click-closed tops for baked goods, fruit, produce, eggs, etc.
• Plastic back-bottom trays and clear tops for deli chicken, single-serve meals, prepared foods, baked goods, housewares, and hardware such as screws or picture hangers, etc.
• Plastic tubs and lids for food such as margarine and spreads, dairy products such as yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, ice cream, etc.
• Plastic cold drink cups with lids for take-out beverages
• Plastic garden pots and trays for bedding plants, seedlings, vegetable plants, etc.
• Plastic pails less than 25L for laundry detergent, ice cream, pet food, etc.
• Microwavable bowls and cups
• Empty single-use coffee and tea pods; remove lids and do not include lids with recycling
• Rigid plastic packaging for toys, toothbrushes, batteries, etc; remove paper backing and recycle separately

WHERE ACCEPTED

• Curbside collection
• Multi-family collection
• Recycle BC depots

 Accepted Materials

• Paper cups for hot and cold beverages
• Cartons and boxes for milk, milk-type beverages, cream, substitute eggs, broth, sauces, etc.
• Frozen dessert boxes for ice cream, frozen yogurt, etc.

 Where Accepted

• Curbside collection
• Multi-family collection
• Recycle BC depots

• Aluminum cans and lids used for food
• Aluminum foil wrap and foil take-out containers, including pie plates, food trays, etc.
• Empty aluminum aerosol containers used for food, air fresheners, shaving cream, deodorant, hairspray, foam insulation, etc.

 Where Accepted

• Curbside collection
• Multi-family collection
• Recycle BC depots

• For food including pet food; tins for cookies, tea, chocolates, etc.; includes metal lid
  • Empty and rinse cans. Labels are OK
  • Remove lids, drop into can and squeeze slightly

 Where Accepted

• Curbside collection
• Multi-family collection
• Recycle BC depots

• Clear or coloured non-deposit glass bottles and jars. Check with your recycling collector for instructions.

 Where Accepted

• Separately in curbside collection — confirm with your recycling collector
• Separately in multi-family collection — confirm with your recycling collector
• Recycle BC depots

 Accepted Materials

• Bags for groceries or dry cleaning, bread, newspapers and flyers

• Bags for produce, dry bulk foods and frozen vegetables

• Outer bags and wrap for diapers, feminine hygiene products, paper towels, tissues and soft drink can flats

• Bags for water softener salt and garden products
• Overwrap on mattresses, furniture and electronic equipment

 Where Accepted

• Recycle BC depots

• Plastic foam containers and trays used for meat and produce
• Foam egg cartons
• Foam clamshells, cups and bowls for take-out food
• Foam cushion packaging to protect electronics, small appliances, etc.

 Where Accepted

• Recycle BC depots

• Zipper lock pouches for frozen foods like prawns, berries, vegetables; fresh foods like fruit. deli meat, etc.
• Stand-up pouches for dried fruit and nuts, quinoa, grated cheese, dish detergent pods, etc.
• Bags for potato chips, wrappers for cheese slices and candy bars, cereal bags
• Packaging for dry pasta, pre-packaged deli meats
• Net bags for avocados, onions, citrus fruit
• Padded protective plastic like plastic shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, plastic air packets
• Flexible packaging with plastic seals for fresh pasta, cheese, deli meats. Plastic seals, like those used on yogurt containers, are also accepted

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 Where Accepted

• Recycle BC depots