Plastic is recycled into new packaging, broadloom, rope, brush bristles, car bumpers, household furnishings, decking, picnic tables, deck chairs and gardening supplies.
Paper packaging is recycled into new boxes, paper towels, tissues, paper-based plant pots, the paper cover for drywall liner, kraft paper, and brown paper products including paper towels.
Aluminum is recycled into new aluminum containers, road signs and window frames.
Accepted Items
Recycle in Container Bin or Curbside Cart
Paper cups
Gable-top cartons
Aseptic boxes or cartons
Frozen dessert boxes
Coated paper plates and bowls
Empty spray containers
Spiral wound cans and metal lids
Steel cans and lids
Aluminum cans and lids
Metal storage containers
Aluminum foil disposables
Aluminum foil
Plastic jugs with screw tops
Plastic clamshells
Plastic jars and lids
Plastic bottles and caps
Plastic trays and tops
Plastic tubs and lids
Plastic cold drink cups with lids
Plant pots and saucers
Plastic pails
Microwavable bowls and cups
Non-durable plastic food containers
Disposable hangers
Plastic straws
Plastic stir sticks
Plastic cutlery
Plastic gift boxes
Plastic tape dispensers
Plastic dental floss container
Not Accepted
Plastic Containers
- Containers for motor oil, vehicle lubricant or antifreeze products (Contact the Recycling Council of BC who can answer questions specific to your community through the Recyclepedia search, phone, text, chat, or email)
- Packaging labelled biodegradable or compostable, or oxo-degradable
- Items that are not packaging like
- Long-term storage containers such as heavy-duty plastic boxes or totes
- Durable hangers: wire, sturdy plastic, metal, wood
- Tool boxes or power tool cases
- Liquid-absorbing pads, e.g., in trays of meat, poultry, fish, etc.
- Plastic wrap
- Plastic blister packs e.g. plastic/foil protective packaging for chewing gum and pills
- Ceramic plant pots
- Lawn edging, tarps, plastic furniture or toys
- Garden hoses
- Plastic string or rope
- Plastic paint cans (Contact the Recycling Council of BC who can answer questions specific to your community through the Recyclepedia search, phone, text, chat, or email)
- Pails larger than 25L
- Pails for lubricants and oils (Contact the Recycling Council of BC who can answer questions specific to your community through the Recyclepedia search, phone, text, chat, or email)
- Microwavable bowls with metal rims
- Plastic or foil lids from coffee and tea pods
Cartons And Paper Cups
- Paper straws or stir sticks
- Cartons and boxes with a deposit can be returned to depot in BC’s deposit program for a refund or included in container recycling
Aluminum Containers
- Spray paint cans (Contact the Recycling Council of BC who can answer questions specific to your community through the Recyclepedia search, phone, text, chat, or email)
- Propane cylinders (Contact the Recycling Council of BC who can answer questions specific to your community through the Recyclepedia search, phone, text, chat, or email)
- Aerosol cans with any contents remaining
- Foil-lined cardboard take-out containers and lids
- Aluminum beverage containers can be returned to depot for deposit refund or included in container recycling
- Electronics and appliances
- Pots, pans, and other scrap metal
- Durable storage containers (e.g., metal food storage containers)
Steel Containers
- Steel paint cans
- Durable hangers: wire, sturdy plastic, metal, wood
- Pots, pans and other scrap metal
- Propane cylinders
- Metal toys
- Appliances and electronics
- Long term, heavy-duty metal storage
- Metal hardware or other scrap metal
- Wiring or metal cords, extension cords
- Steel beverage cans can be returned for deposit refund or included in container recycling
