Sorting and setting out packaging and printed paper recycling are actions that thousands of British Columbians take every day, with real results. In the seven months that the Multi-Material BC (MMBC) program operated in 2014, BC residents recycled over 96,900 tonnes of packaging and printed paper. That’s over 425 tonnes a day! Every aerosol can, …
Read MoreDid you know that single-use coffee pods are accepted in the Multi-Material BC (MMBC) residential packaging and printed paper recycling program? They can be included with other containers (either in the container stream at depots or in multi-stream collection, or with all recycling in single-stream collection. Read about different streams here), if they are emptied …
Read MoreA question we frequently receive from residents sounds something like “I used to live in [another community in Canada] and there we could recycle [material]. Why can’t I recycle it here? The Multi-Material BC (MMBC) residential packaging and printed paper recycling program is the result of the provincial Recycling Regulation. The regulation specifies that producers …
Read MoreWhen you set out packaging and printed paper to be collected as part of the Multi-Material BC (MMBC) residential packaging and printed paper recycling program, we recycle as much of it as we can. In fact, in our first year of operations, over 93 percent of materials collected in our program were sent to material …
Read MoreLast week we covered the importance of sorting, and this week we will share some tips on how to sort materials for collection in the Recycle BC residential packaging and printed paper recycling program. First, a little background on how recycling is collected: Depending on where you live, you might have to sort paper and …
Read MoreSorting your recycling is an important step to help ensure that materials collected in the Recycle BC residential packaging and paper recycling program are recycled properly. Even if paper and cardboard are collected in the same container as plastic and metal packaging and cartons and coffee cups, you still need to sort these materials from …
Read MoreNon-deposit glass bottles and jars, typically used to package salad dressings, oils, vinegars, and pickles, are accepted in the Multi-Material BC (MMBC) residential packaging and printed paper recycling program. Deposit glass containers for alcohol and juice are part of another stewardship program, and should be returned to a depot for the deposit refund. Other types …
Read MoreThis weekend, at the Interior Provincial Exhibition in Armstrong, is the final stop on the first ever MMBC summer tour. Including this weekend, we have attended nine events in different communities across the province, speaking to residents about how to recycle, and engaging them in interactive games. If you don’t have a chance to check …
Read MoreThe recycling industry is filled with an alphabet of acronyms and unfamiliar words. Have you heard any of these and wondered what they mean? Collector: Collectors in the Multi-Material BC (MMBC) residential packaging and printed paper recycling program arrange for materials to be picked up from residents’ curbs or multi-family buildings or accept materials from …
Read MoreCoffee cups and other “polycoated” containers are accepted in the Recycle BC residential packaging and printed paper recycling program. For many residents, recycling coffee cups and cartons at home is something that was previously unavailable prior to Recycle BC launching its program in May 2014, which may be why we regularly receive questions about them. …
Read MoreIt’s myth-busting time! Today we visit some common myths about recycling, and explore some truths. 1. Anything I put out for recycling will be collected and recycled. MYTH The Multi-Material BC (MMBC) residential packaging and printed paper recycling program is for packaging and printed paper only. Some packaging requires special handling, so we cannot accept …
Read MoreIf you’ve been to a festival this summer chances are there was an option to recycle. And more quick-service restaurants and coffee shops have recycling. While neither event nor commercial recycling are part of the Multi-Material BC (MMBC) residential packaging and printed paper recycling program, we are pleased to see more of these options available …
Read MoreLast week, in the first of our two-part series, we shared some information about paper recycling in the MMBC residential packaging and printed paper recycling program. This week we conclude the series with information about paper packaging. Paper packaging largely consists of boxes, such as those used for shoes, cereal, toothpaste, pizza, and crackers. These …
Read MoreThis is a two-part post about paper recycling in the Multi-Material BC (MMBC) residential packaging and printed paper recycling program. This week we cover printed paper. But what exactly is printed paper? Generally, printed paper includes flyers, bank statements, catalogues, and other papers that are delivered to your door or mailbox, or papers such as …
Read MoreSchool’s out and summer is definitely here! We have compiled some tips on how to recycle or dispose of some of the things we use most over the summer. If you have been making the most of the daylight and warmth by spending time camping or barbequing, you might be wondering how to dispose of …
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