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Anmore Recycling Guide NEW FOR ENSURE MORE MATERIALS ARE RECYCLED AND KEPT DROP-OFF ONLY OUT OF LANDFILL BY REMEMBERING THESE PRO-TIPS: 2019-2020! TAKE TO RECYCLING DEPOT 1 Line it up. Put your yellow bag between OTHER FLEXIBLE your recycling containers and not on top of PLASTIC PACKAGING them. Keep 1m (3ft) between your recycling containers and your garbage/green bin. DOWNLOAD OUR APP 2 Keep it clean. Empty and rinse all ENTER TO WIN! containers. 1m (3 ft) 3 Flatten and cut. If your cardboard is too large for your yellow bag, flatten and cut it down to smaller pieces. 30” x 30” (78cm x 78cm) or smaller. Stack them between recycling containers. Remember to keep plastic wrap out of your recycling! FOAM PACKAGING (return to depot) 4 Connect with us. Meet the Recycle BC team in a community near you this summer and ask your recycling questions in person (RecycleBC.ca/Events), download our app, email us [email protected], or connect with Making a difference together. Foam meat trays Foam take-out containers Foam cushion packaging used us on social media. (remove absorbent pad) and cups to protect electronics etc. µ Blue or pink foam insulation, packing chips and peanuts µ Squishy or flexible foam, foam noodles ? RECYCLING COLLECTION QUESTIONS? 2019-2020 GFL Environmental (Smithrite) is Recycle BC’s curbside collection partner in Anmore. They can answer questions about missed pick-ups, holiday schedules, or recycling containers. RECYCLING SCHEDULE Contact: GFL Environmental (Smithrite) For information about garbage PLASTIC BAGS AND OVERWRAP Phone: 604-529-4011 or organics collection services, (return to depot) Email: [email protected] contact the Village of Anmore at 604-469-9877. Village of Anmore NEARBY DEPOTS Enter to Win Biggar Bottle Depot Whitecaps FC Tickets! Plastic bags Outer bags and product wraps 2577 Kingsway Ave, Port Coquitlam Coquitlam Return-It Depot Download the Recycle BC 3 Bags for groceries, produce, dry bulk foods, frozen 3 Overwrap for diapers, feminine hygiene 104 - 2560 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam app, select the trophy icon, vegetables, water softener, salt, garden products, products, paper towels, soft drink flats 604-464-6648 newspapers, etc. and enter to win 4 Vancouver Whitecaps FC tickets. London Drugs - Coquitlam Centre* RecycleBC.ca/App #1030 - 2929 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam 604-448-4815 View your collection schedule, *London Drugs locations accepting plastic sign up for recycling bags, overwrap, foam packaging, and other reminders, see depot flexible plastic packaging only locations, and search materials (return to depot) OTHER FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PACKAGING with the Recycle BC app. ABOUT RECYCLE BC Recycle BC is a not-for-profit organization responsible for residential packaging and paper recycling throughout BC, servicing over 1.8 million households. Recycle BC Crinkly wrappers Flexible packaging Zipper lock and ensures your household materials are picked up, sorted, and responsibly recycled. and bags with plastic seal stand-up pouches Our program is funded by over 1,200 businesses that include retailers, manufacturers AIR AIR and restaurants that supply packaging and paper to BC residents, shifting costs away AIR from homeowners. RICE For more information visit: Woven plastic bags Non-food protective packaging RecycleBC.ca 100% RecycleBC.ca µ Plastic squeeze tubes, plastic-lined paper, µ 6-pack rings, biodegradable plastic, vinyl @RecycleBC paper-lined plastic, plastic strapping PAPER CONTAINERS GLASS PUT INTO REUSABLE PUT INTO BLUE BOX PUT INTO LIGHT BLUE BOX RECYCLING BAG Recycle at curbside or depot Recycle at curbside or depot Recycle at curbside or depot Clean and dry paper only Empty and rinse containers Empty and rinse glass bottles and jars Place paper, container and 7:00 am FRIDAY glass recycling at curb by: Holiday schedule changes - April 10, 2020 recycling will be collected April 9, 2020. Newspapers, inserts, flyers Magazines, catalogues, Boxboard boxes Plastic bottles, jars and jugs Plastic trays and clamshells Plastic garden pots and phone books seedling trays Glass bottles - clear and coloured Glass jars - clear and coloured ! Put all lids in blue box. Moulded paper Household paper Envelopes Caps, tops, lids and pumps Plastic or paper take-out cups, Cartons for soup, milk, etc. µ Drinking glasses, dishes, µ Ceramic products NOT ACCEPTED cookware µ bowls and lids Do NOT place into Light Blue Box Light bulbs or light fixtures µ Window glass, mirrors Want to recycle something not included here? Paper bags Shredded paper Cardboard boxes Metal cans Aerosol cans (empty) Foil wrap and take out containers Search Recycle BC’s Waste Wizard or download a full material list at RecycleBC.ca. (contain in paper bag or box first) To recycle items that are not packaging or printed paper, contact the Recycling Council of BC (RCBC) at 604-732-9253 or visit RCBC.ca. 3 Greeting cards 3 Paper carry-out beverage trays 3 Plastic packaging for toys, batteries etc. 3 Plastic pails less than 25L for laundry 3 Paper gift wrap 3 Cores from paper towel and toilet paper Separate plastic from paper backing detergent, cat litter, etc. Unused Medication 3 3 3 Paper gift bags Spiral wound cans and lids for frozen juice Plastic tubs for yogurt, margarine, etc. concentrate, chips, etc. Medicine containers can be recycled with Recycle BC, but unused or expired medication can be safely disposed through community pharmacies. For more NOT ACCEPTED NOT ACCEPTED information or to find a location nearest to you please visit www.healthsteward.ca. Do NOT place into Yellow Bag Do NOT place into Blue Box NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Characteristics of Plastic Bags and Overwrap GAS vs. Other Flexible Plastic Packaging Exclude batteries; medical sharps; bleach or aerosol PLASTIC BAGS AND OVERWRAP OTHER FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PACKAGING CHIPS containers with any contents CHIPS Hard and soft cover books Plastic bags and overwrap Plastic bags and overwrap Hazardous waste Glass remaining; compressed gas cylinders, for example used CHIPS CHIPS CHIPS CHIPS CHIPS propane cylinders; containers CHIPS for paint, motor oil, vehicle lubricants, or antifreeze; or Not Crinkly Crinkly Clothing and textiles Food, yard waste and wood containers for pesticides CHIPS CHIPSCHIPS CHIPS with the words DANGER, Electronics and appliances Toys and games Hangers, pots, pans and other scrap metal µµNon-paper gift wrap, foil wrap, cards or paper with glitter WARNING, or POISON, and µµRubber bands, ribbons, bows µµFoam packaging µµWiring, metal cords, hardware Can Poke Your Single µµ precautionary octagon or Doesn’t Stretch Foil Lining Padded envelopes µµChip or foil bags, candy wrappers µµClothing, textiles and shoes Thumb Through It Material µµBags and boxes with foil liners diamond symbols with skull µµ µµ µµPaper towels, napkins and tissues and cross bones. Stand-up pouches Food and yard waste µµFoil or plastic lined paper bags µµ Packaging labeled biodegradable or compostable For more information, visit RecycleBC.ca/FlexiblePackaging.
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