COLLECTION SCHEDULE INFORMATION

Place , container and at curb by 7:00 a.m.

Why am I getting a new recycling guide? Effective October 3, 2016, the City of Vancouver OCTOBER 2016 NOVEMBER 2016 DECEMBER 2016 RECYCLING TIPS NEARBY DEPOTS has transitioned responsibility for residential SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT recycling collection to MMBC. You are receiving You can help ensure that more materials are Go Green Bottle Depot a guide, even if your collection day has not 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 recycled by following these steps: 7 East 7th Avenue changed, because you have a new recycling 604-874-0367 service provider and your customer service 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1. Empty and rinse containers. Containers contact information has changed. with contents remaining cannot be London Drugs (all Vancouver locations) 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 recycled and can harm workers or * accepting bags, overwrap and foam 2016-2017 Why does the calendar not cover a full year? damage machinery. Rinsing also helps packaging only MMBC publishes recycling guides annually, 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 reduce odours and pests. in the spring. You can expect to receive an 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2. Add materials loose to the recycling Powell Street Return-It Bottle Depot updated guide in April 2017. 30 31 container. Only shredded paper should 1856 Powell Street be inside a paper bag or box before being 604-253-4987 RECYCLING added to your recycling. JANUARY 2017 FEBRUARY 2017 MARCH 2017 APRIL 2017 3. Boxes and cardboard must be South Van Bottle Depot SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT flattened. Stack containers that held the 34 East 69th Avenue same contents, such as yogurt pots. 604-325-3370 GUIDE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 For more tips, visit www.RecyclingInBC.ca. Vancouver Central Return-It Depot 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 2639 Kingsway Sign up for reminders, import your 604-434-0707 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 collection schedule into your on-line calendar, or download the MMBC app on Vancouver South Transfer Station 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 your smartphone. Search for Multi-Material 377 West Kent Avenue North 29 30 31 1 2 3 4 26 27 28 1 2 3 4 26 27 28 29 30 31 1 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 BC in Google Play or the iTunes App Store, or 604-873-7000 or 3-1-1 30 visit recyclinginbc.ca for more information. Find your nearest depot location at www.RecyclingInBC.ca Service Changes Take Effect For information on garbage or green bin Download MMBC’s app to check your ROBSON ST October 3, 2016 PENDER ST WALL ST collection services, please call 3-1-1 to address & collection schedules: DENMAN ST The City of Vancouver has transitioned responsibility for residential recycling to Multi- contact the City of Vancouver or visit www.RecyclingInBC.ca Material BC (MMBC), a non-profit organization vancouver.ca CARRALLST that oversees residential packaging and printed

ABBOTT ST POWELL ST HASTINGS ST throughout most of British BURRARD ST Columbia. MMBC ensures your household material is picked up, sorted and sold to end

MAINST CLARKDR markets. Your recycling services are funded by BOUNDARY RD BOUNDARY the businesses that supply packaging and printed Recycling Collection COMMERCIALDR paper to BC residents, shifting recycling costs Questions?

BLANCA ST 4TH AVE away from taxpayers. ALMA ST ALMA 6TH AVE G.N.W Smithrite Disposal Ltd. is MMBC’s MACDONALD ST MACDONALD

BURRARD ST curbside collection partner in 10TH AVE New Customer Service Contact CAMBIEST BROADWAY

RENFREWST Vancouver. They can answer questions RUPERTST Information 12TH AVE about collection zones, missed pick- VALLEY DR In Vancouver, MMBC’s curbside collection partner 16TH AVE 15TH AVE ups, holiday schedules, or recycling ARBUTUSST is Smithrite Disposal Ltd. If you have questions containers.

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SLOCANST about missed pick ups, need a replacement SKY TRAIN container or have other questions about your Contact Smithrite Disposal Ltd.

PENTICTONST collection schedule or recycling services, please WELWYNST Phone: 604-282-7966 KING EDWARD AVE contact Smithrite at 604-282-7966 or email KINGSWAY Email: [email protected] 26TH AVE [email protected]. CAMOSUN ST DUNBAR ST DUNBAR

WEST BLVD WEST For more information visit: Recycling Collection Questions? ARGYLE ST ARGYLE City of Vancouver 41ST AVE RecyclingInBC.ca/Vancouver Smithrite Disposal Ltd. is MMBC’s curbside collection partner in SW MARINE DR Download MMBC’s app for

Vancouver. They can answer questions OAK ST WEST BLVD GRANVILLE ST 49TH AVE about collection zones, missed pick- CAMBIEST collection schedules and reminders: ups, holiday schedules, or replacement recycling containers. MANITOBAST www.RecyclingInBC.ca

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KENT AVE N SE MARINE DR RECYCLING IN BC RECYCLING IN BC RECYCLE AT CURBSIDE OR DEPOT ACCEPTED NOT ACCEPTED

Place paper, container and glass recycling at curb by 7:00 a.m. Packaging and printed paper accepted for recycling Please do NOT include these with curbside recycling

PAPER | PUT INTO REUSABLE RECYCLING BAG Newspapers, inserts, flyers, catalogues, Cores from paper towel and toilet tissue µµPlastic bags used to cover newspapers/flyers µµBags with a foil layer, boxes with a foil liner NOT ACCEPTED RECYCLE AT CURBSIDE OR DEPOT magazines, telephone books Corrugated cardboard Bring to a depot µµCompostable paper takeout containers IN YELLOW BAG Place loose in container. Remove from Remove plastic wrap from cardboard µµRubber bands Add to your green bin plastic wrap. flats. Staples and tape OK. If too large µµHardcover or paperback books Household paper, paper gift wrap, greeting for recycling container, flatten and cut to Donate or sell cards no larger than 30” wide (78cm) x 30” tall µµPaper towels, napkins Boxboard boxes (78cm). Stack neatly and securely place beside or between recycling containers. Add to your green bin Remove liners and food. Flatten and place µµTissues in recycling container. Shredded paper µµNon-paper gift wrap, e.g. foil, ribbons, bows Moulded boxboard for egg cartons, Place shredded paper inside a paper beverage carry-out trays, etc. bag or box to prevent it from mixing with µµMusical cards with batteries container recycling or blowing away. Contact RCBC for battery and e- Remember: Paper, boxboard and newsprint can be placed in Paper bags with single and multiple paper or recycling locations one yellow or blue bag. Paper sorting is no longer required. plastic layers for pet food, flour, etc. µµSoft cover books µµHard cover books µµPadded envelopes

Plastic or paper take-out cups, bowls, Plastic packaging for toys, batteries, µµ µµ PUT INTO ONE BLUE BOX Foil-lined cardboard containers and lids Wiring, metal cords, or extension cords NOT ACCEPTED and lids electronics, tooth brushes, etc. Separate µµMicrowavable bowls with metal rims µµClothing, textiles and shoes CONTAINERS | RECYCLE AT CURBSIDE OR DEPOT plastic from paper backing. Plastic trays and tops (e.g. fruit trays, µµChip or foil bags µµFood / organic waste IN BLUE BOX cooked chicken) Rigid plastic clamshells for baked goods, µµFoil wrap with paper, e.g. butter, cigarettes Add to your green bin + Cartons for soup, milk, sauces, ice cream, etc. fruit, eggs, etc. + µµStand-up pouches - Metal cans and lids for food Plastic garden plant pots and seedling trays - µµLiquid absorbing pads Empty aerosol cans and caps Plastic pails, less than 25L, for laundry detergent, pet food, etc. µµKitchen stretch wrap No Hazardous Materials Microwavable bowls and cups µµBlister packs, e.g., plastic/foil packaging for µµ Spiral wound cans and lids for frozen juice REMEMBER: Exclude batteries; medical syringes; chewing gum and pills bleach or aerosol containers with any concentrate, chips, etc. Empty and rinse containers; labels OK. µµPackaging labelled biodegradable or compostable contents remaining; compressed gas Aluminum foil wrap, aluminum foil Put metal lids inside cans and squeeze cylinders, for example used propane µµCeramic pots, lawn edging, tarps, plastic take-out containers slightly. cylinders; containers for paint, motor furniture or garden hoses, string or rope oil, vehicle lubricants, or antifreeze; Plastic bottles, jugs, jars, tubs, and trays Return deposit containers for refund. µµToys or containers for pesticides with the Caps, tops, lids, and pumps µµPails larger than 25L words danger, warning or poison, and precautionary octagon or diamond µµCoat hangers, pots, pans, baking trays, symbols with skull and cross bones appliances, hardware, or other metal

PUT INTO GREY BOX Clear and coloured non-deposit glass REMEMBER: µµDrinking glasses, dishes, cookware NOT ACCEPTED GLASS | RECYCLE AT CURBSIDE OR DEPOT bottles and jars Return deposit containers for refund. µµWindow glass, mirrors IN GREY BOX Put lids in your blue box. µµCeramic products µµLight bulbs or light fixtures

RECYCLE AT DEPOT ONLY ACCEPTED NOT ACCEPTED Want to recycle something not included here?

Plastic bags for groceries, dry cleaning, bread, Overwrap on mattresses, furniture and µµCrinkly cellophane wrap, e.g. for tea, floral µµPlastic shipping envelopes or bubble packaging newspapers, and flyers electronic equipment Search MMBC’s Waste Wizard or download a full material list at PLASTIC BAGS arrangements µµPackaging labelled biodegradable or Bags for produce, pre-washed salad, dry bulk µµKitchen stretch wrap compostable RecyclingInBC.ca/Materials foods, and frozen vegetables REMEMBER: AND OVERWRAP Empty bags of paper receipts and food µµZipper-lock bags µµLumber or construction wrap Outer bags and wrap for diapers, feminine To recycle items that are not packaging or printed paper, residue. µµChip or snack bags µµGarbage bags (any colour) TAKE TO DEPOT ONLY hygiene products, paper towels, tissues, soft contact the Recycling Council of BC (RCBC) at 604-732-9253 drink can flats Cut off or remove metal grommets, rope drawstrings and non-plastic items from Bags for water softener salt, wood pellets and Find your nearest depot location at www.RecyclingInBC.ca plastic bags. garden products Line up your recycling containers Foam food containers and trays REMEMBER: µµPacking chips, peanuts, foam noodles Foam cushion packaging used to protect Remove food residue and liquid-absorbing Place your yellow bag between your grey box and your blue FOAM µµBlue or pink foam board insulation electronics, small appliances, etc. pads. box, not across the top of them. Allow 1 m (3 ft) between your µµSquishy or flexible foam PACKAGING Remove labels, tape, paper, cardboard. µµFurniture cushions recycling containers and your green bin and garbage bin. TAKE TO DEPOT ONLY Separate coloured and white foam.