CITY OF P RT COQUITLAM GARBAGE CART & TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR WASTE RECYCLING DEPOTS & TAKE-BACK PROGRAMS GREEN CART – FOOD SCRAPS & YARD WASTE

WASTE SORTING & SERVICES BLUE CART – PAPER, PLASTIC & METAL BEARS & WILDLIFE – LOCK IT RIGHT! CART & COLLECTION INFO

INSIDE: SORT IT RIGHT! Find out where it all goes! Why is CONTAMINATION a problem? Contamination is when the wrong items are put in waste carts or when items are not prepared properly (e.g. rinsed). Carts that are contaminated: May be rejected – which means the contents are trashed Drive up costs – they cost more to process, fetch less revenue, and Households can result in fi nes and higher fees may be fi ned Can be dangerous to staff – if hazardous materials such as up to $300 for chemicals or medical waste are included ongoing sorting problems We currently divert about 66% of household waste from the landfi ll – our target Why is PLASTIC a problem? is 80% Plastic and plastic-type bags (even biodegradable ones) cause costly damage to sorting machinery. That’s why plastic bags – and everything in them – ARE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE LANDFILL without being sorted.

Never put plastic bags in your Re-use bags or take to a depot. green and blue cart! Place items directly into your cart. The only exception is putting shredded paper in clear plastic bags in your blue cart. Not sure where it goes?

Search on your device or desktop Find out where it goes by using the search WASTE-LINE tool in the free PoCo Waste-Line app or at portcoquitlam.ca/sortitright. SORT IT RIGHT!

Get the free PoCo Waste-Line app Use the search tool, see your collection schedule, get alerts, report problems to the City and more. Download it for free today at portcoquitlam.ca/wasteline.

Use the app’s Report a Problem function to report issues with any City service, from a missed pickup to a broken streetlight. You can also report problems to portcoquitlam.ca/report or to 604.927.5311.

Check the back cover for more helpful waste-sorting resources! Waste Collection in Port Coquitlam

The City of Port Coquitlam provides fully automated waste collection services to more than 18,000 single-family homes, along with some multi-family and business properties. • All single-family homes automatically receive City waste services, paid for on their property tax bills. • Multi-family complexes and businesses are responsible for arranging their own waste services.

Waste Carts Three types of carts are provided for waste sorting, identifi ed by their lid colours. Sizes provided depend on the property type and needs. • GREEN CART: Food waste, food-soiled papers and yard trimmings. Sizes: 120L, 240L and 360L • BLUE CART: Recyclable paper, metal and plastic. Sizes: 240L and 360L • GARBAGE CART: Whatever can’t go in the green or blue cart or be returned to a depot or return-it centre. Sizes: 120L, 240L and 360L Larger or extra carts available for a fee. Call 604.927.5420 or get a Service Level Change form at portcoquitlam.ca/waste (Waste Cart & Collection Info page). Depots A variety of items not accepted in carts must be taken back to depots, return- it centres or take-back programs. Details are provided later in this guide. CART & COLLECTION INFO from 1.5 m (5 ft) from vehicles 3 m (10 ft) overhanging objects (e.g. trees, gutters, basketball hoops) Report missed pickups to [email protected], 604.927.5496 or through the app PoCo Waste-Line 1 m (3 ft) between carts Missed Pickup? Please note: 5:30-7:30 am 5:30-7:30 . 7 pm owing carts may not beowing carts may Move unlocked carts to the carts to unlocked Move street between day. on your collection away and securePut carts them by 3 (Overfl 4 2 5 1 culties moving your carts to the curbculties moving your or call 604.927.5496. or call 604.927.5496. 6 12 When temperatures dip below zero, your green cart may be picked up later Hazardous to allow contents to thaw. road conditions can also cause delays. 7 11 8 10 9

against the curb (if there is one). picked up.) - At least 1 m (3 ft) between carts - 1.5m (5 ft) away from parked vehicles - 3 m (10 ft) above carts from overhanging objects

• the edge of the road, with wheelsPlace carts along • street. Place carts so they open towards the • Ensure lids are closed. • Ensure adequate space around carts: request. medical documentation may be required for approval of

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Setting Out Your Carts Your Out Setting How to set out carts Set-out/set-back service Set-out/set-back diffi If you have physical portcoquitlam.ca/waste City crews do this for you. Download an application form atfor you. Download an application form City crews do this and back, you may apply for set-out/set-back service to have apply for set-out/set-back service to and back, you may

Collection Cold Weather Don’t be a BEAR TARGET One meal from a waste cart or fruit tree is enough to bring a bear back again and again. Secure attractants to keep your neighbourhood safe and avoid a fi ne.

LOCK IT UP Keep bears away SET IT OUT Secure bear from these items! Set out unlocked attractants in a • Garbage and food scraps carts at curb garage or shed, • Drink containers 5:30-7:30 am or with an • Diapers on collection day, • Greasy barbecues approved cart Ensure attractants are Pick ripe fruit, and secure again lock. inaccessible to wildlife remove fallen fruit • Grease barrels by 7 pm. • Pet food and bird seed • Ripe fruit and berries • Petroleum and chemical products 11 12 1 10 2 • Compost piles 9 3 8 4 7 5 TIP: Freeze food scraps until 6 collection day so their odour Secure carts, Lock outdoor Clean BBQ after doesn’t attract bears. even if empty fridges and freezers each use

More tips and info: portcoquitlam.ca/bears

SEE A BEAR? Bear sightings are closely tracked. If you see a bear, call the Provincial Conservation Offi cer Service 24-hour toll-free hotline at 1.877.952.RAPP (7277) or go to rapp.bc.ca. Only aggressive bears are destroyed, as a last resort. How to use your waste cart locks BEARS & WILDLIFE – LOCK IT RIGHT! The City has distributed wildlife-resistant cart locks to homes that receive City waste services in bear-prone areas and don’t have an approved lock. Proper The locks are effective if used properly. Check the steps below. positioning of Step-by-step video and other info: portcoquitlam.ca/lock cart lock

Hook the curved ends of Lay both pieces of Place the looped 1 each strap under the lip 2 the lock fl at on top 3 end of the clasp of the cart on both sides of the lid. over the hooked of the cart, as close to end of the other the handles as possible. strap, then push down the lever to close the lock. Please note: the lock must fi t snugly enough that it doesn’t The fi nal step is to slide To remove the lock, take slide. If it is too 4 the pin into the clasp to 5 out the pin, push in the loose, unclasp secure the lock. safety latch, and lift the the lock and turn the loop to the right to lever. tighten, or to the left to loosen.

Don’t forget to remove locks before setting the cart out at the curb! GREEN CART: FOOD SCRAPS | FOOD-SOILED PAPER | PLANT & YARD WASTE What’s stopping you from recycling your food waste?

IT’S EASY – HERE’S HOW:

1 COLLECT 2 EMPTY 3 SET OUT food scraps and food scraps and green carts at food-soiled paper in food-soiled paper the curb between a pail, newspaper, into your green 5:30-7:30 am on paper bag or other cart, along with collection day. Food is banned container. plant/yard waste. from the landfi ll. Putting it in the garbage may result AVOID THE YUCK – WITHOUT PLASTIC BAGS OR LINERS in a fi ne.

PAPER FOOD LUNCH BAG SCRAPS BAG

Freeze meat and Periodically rinse fi sh waste until Use paper bags or both cart and collection day liners made of 100% kitchen pail with a natural fi bres mild detergent or Set out your Wrap scraps in newspaper Line your vinegar solution cart on every or used paper towel kitchen pail with collection day, newspaper even if not full

More tips and info: portcoquitlam.ca/greencart Accepted in Green Carts Visit portcoquitlam.ca/greencart for the complete list GREEN CART – FOOD SCRAPS & YARD WASTE

All leftover foodFruits, vegetables, Meats, bones and Rice, pasta and Dairy, eggs and Household grease, e.g. seeds and pits shellfi sh baked goods eggshells bacon fat, cooking oil

PAPER FOOD LUNCH BAG SCRAPS BAG

Food-soiled uncoated Food-soiled uncoated Paper bags or liners Butcher’s, wax and Wooden toothpicks, Plant/grass trimmings, papers, coffee fi lters paper plates, cups made of 100% parchment paper chopsticks, skewers leaves, fl owers, branches and tea bags and pizza boxes natural fi bres up to 3” dia. x 40” long

Not Accepted Check this guide to learn how to properly Plastic bags/liners – Diapers or sanitary/ Pet waste or Treated or Rocks or soil even biodegradable cleaning wipes kitty litter stained wood dispose of these items or compostable BLUE CART: PAPER | PLASTIC | METAL RINSED AND DRY

Accepted in Blue Carts Visit portcoquitlam.ca/recycling for the complete list

Sugar

Paper, envelopes, Cardboard and Moulded boxboard Gable-top and Shredded paper in clear Paper bags – single magazines, catalogues boxboard boxes Tetra Pak cartons plastic bags (the only and multi-layer (not plastic bag allowed) foil or plastic lined)

Paper gift wrap and Frozen dessert boxes Paper and plastic Hard plastic Plastic clamshells Pails – less than 25L cards drink cups and lids containers (any code) and trays

Garden pots and trays Coffee pods (remove Metal cans and lids Foil wrap, containers Spiral-wound cans for Empty aerosol cans lids and put in garbage) (with labels) and plates chips, juice etc. (no paints, chemicals) Not Accepted in Blue Carts ARE YOU RECYCLING IT RIGHT? Check this guide to learn how to properly dispose of these items 1 PUT WASTE IN ITS PLACE!

Don’t guess if you’re uncertain BLUE CART – PAPER, PLASTIC & METAL where something goes. Check this guide or try the search tool in the free PoCo Waste-Line App or at portcoquitlam.ca/sortitright. SALADD 2 EMPTY & RINSE Plastic bags, soft Glass Containers for paint, plastic or overwrap oil or chemicals Prepare your items properly to prevent them from being trashed DO rinse off food residue or contaminating a load of recyclables.

Empty all containers and rinse off residue before recycling. DO fl atten items to save space Styrofoam containers, Hard plastic toys Plastic non-packaging 3 MAKE IT EASY trays, packaging products Set up simple systems to sort and store items. DON’T TIP: Get inexpensive re-usable nest: bins, label them, and make sure it causes everyone in the house knows problems during what goes where. processing

Electronics and small Metal non-packaging Light bulbs and appliances products batteries Next page: Depots & take-back programs

More recycling info: portcoquitlam.ca/recycling RECYCLING DEPOTS

BIGGAR COQUITLAM LOUGHEED FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PACKAGING NOW BOTTLE DEPOT RETURN-IT DEPOT RETURN-IT DEPOT ACCEPTED AT DEPOTS: 2577 Kingsway Ave, 2554 Barnet Hwy, 1045A Lougheed Port Coquitlam Coquitlam Hwy, Coquitlam

Recycle BC Zipper lock & stand-up Plastic wrappers: e.g. Non-food protective depots also bags/pouches: e.g. for candy or cheese slice packaging: accept all blue snacks, grapes, frozen wrappers, shrink wrap, e.g. plastic air packets, cart items Plastic bags, soft Styrofoam containers, food, coffee, soaps, vacuum-seal wrap, foil bubble wrap, all-plastic plastic and overwrap trays, packaging grated cheese gift wrap, cellophane shipping envelopes

COOKIES BOLOGNA

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SALAD

Paint cans, household Refundable beverage Electronics Crinkly bags: e.g. bags Net or woven Flexible packaging hazardous materials containers for cookies, cereal, chips plastic bags: with plastic seal: Pre- crackers, salad, and e.g. for produce, rice packaged cheese, deli wet-wipe dispenser bags or nuts in the shell meat and fresh pasta

NON-REFUNDABLE GLASS CONTAINERS: • Parking lot, Wilson Ave and Donald St • Safeway, 2850 Shaughnessy St CITY GLASS DEPOTS • Hyde Creek Rec Centre, 1379 Laurier Ave • Save-On-Foods, 1430 Prairie Ave RECYCLING DEPOTS & TAKE-BACK PROGRAMS Scrap metal healthsteward.ca Medication/needles portcoquitlam.ca/wasteline power tools electrorecycle.ca Pet waste/kitty litter Small appliances and or City dog waste bins portcoquitlam.ca/dogs Small amounts double- bagged in garbage cart, Batteries Electronics call2recycle.ca Biggar Bottle Depot returnit.ca/electronics or in the free PoCo Waste-Line app: free PoCo Waste-Line or in the Clothing Used motor oil bcusedoil.com ClothesArentGarbage.ca Tires Tires tsbc.ca regeneration.ca hazardous materials Biggar Bottle Depot Paint cans, household portcoquitlam.ca/sortitright portcoquitlam.ca/sortitright

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Donate or join in Blvd., Coquitlam portcoquitlam.ca/ Coquitlam Transfer Coquitlam Transfer City-wide Garage Sale: Construction materials Unwanted usable items Station at 1200 United Where Else to Properly Dispose of Items Dispose Else to Properly Where TAKE-BACK PROGRAMS & ALTERNATIVES & PROGRAMS TAKE-BACK

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Donate if usable. and discard cover

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If not, recycle pages Soft/hard cover books GARBAGE CART: WHATEVER CAN’T BE RECYCLED OR COMPOSTED

See previous Visit portcoquitlam.ca/garbage for the complete list page for recycling Put in Garbage Cart options for these items

COOKIES BOLOGNA

Cheddar SALAD

Garbage bags, Plastic straws/cutlery Broken household Pet waste/kitty litter Crinkly plastic bags and Flexible plastic Plastic air packets, including compostable and six-pack rings items that can’t be (small quantities, wet-wipe disposal bags packaging with seal bubble wrap, all-plastic or biodegradable (cut rings fi rst) donated or recycled double bagged) shipping envelopes

ORANGES

Diapers or sanitary/ Plastic squeeze Foil-lined bags/boxes, Ribbons and bows Plastic wrappers, shrink Zipper lock or stand-up Net or woven cleaning wipes tubes plastic-lined paper/ wrap, foil gift wrap bags and pouches plastic bags envelopes

Not Accepted Check this guide to learn how to properly dispose of these items Food and yard waste Recyclables Returnable items Construction materials Paint, oil or chemicals Medication/needles EASY WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR WASTE GARBAGE CART & TIPS TO REDUCE YOUR WASTE Port Coquitlam residents divert about 66% of their household waste to from the landfi ll. Here are some ways to help us reach our 80% target. CHOOSE REUSE Single-use items fi ll up our 1 RECYCLE PROPERLY 4 CHOOSE REUSABLE AND landfi lls and pollute our Don’t miss opportunities to divert RECYCLABLE oceans. Even recyclable items waste from the landfi ll. Make Buy and use refi llable and reusable waste limited resources. sure everyone in the household is products. Avoid single-use items recycling everything they can, and and products that are diffi cult to LOOK FOR REUSABLE OPTIONS TO doing it correctly. recycle or dispose of. THESE & OTHER SINGLE-USE ITEMS: 2 GREEN BIN IT 5 REPAIR AND REUSE Food waste makes up about half Repair items instead of buying new of what we send to the landfi ll. – attend a Repair Café to get them Have a lidded pail handy in your fi xed by a volunteer for free (info at kitchen to collect food scraps, portcoquitlam.ca/repaircafe). Consider Disposable plastic food-soiled papers and cooking oil buying second-hand. Donate or sell cups, lids, cutlery Plastic for your green cart. unwanted items. and straws checkout bags

3 BUY PRODUCTS WITH LESS 6 INVEST IN HIGH-QUALITY PACKAGING GARMENTS Whenever possible, buy in bulk and Cheaply-made clothing has been choose products with minimal and creating much of the landfi ll waste Styrofoam cups, recyclable packaging. around the globe. Buy timeless trays and other containers styles and lasting quality.

Waste-sorting resources: portcoquitlam.ca/sortitright | Single-use items: portcoquitlam.ca/singleuse RESOURCES

Info and online waste-sorting resources: Ask a question or request a presentation for portcoquitlam.ca/sortitright your group, school or multi-family complex: portcoquitlam.ca/ambassadors Free PoCo Waste-Line app: search tool, collection schedule, resources and more. 604.927.5496 Free download: portcoquitlam.ca/wasteline Printed resources at City facilities, or drop by Public Works to speak to staff Get the PoCo Waste-Line app and never miss another pickup Download the free PoCo Waste-Line app Find out where it ggoesoes today at portcoquitlam.ca/wasteline to: • Go to portcoquitlam.ca/sortitrightportcoquitlam.ca/sortitright to seasearchrch oonlinenline • Get personalized collection reminders • Search on the go with the free PoCo Waste-Line aapp:pp: portcoquitlam.ca/wastelineportcoquitlam.ca/wasteline • Find out where it goes with the Sort it Right! search tool • Report a problem with any City service • Receive emergency notifi cations from the City • and more!

Information about City waste services: 604.927.5496 | [email protected] Public Works: 1737 Broadway Street portcoquitlam.ca/sortitright (see portcoquitlam.ca/publicworks for hours) Last updated: Fall 2019