WHAT CAN BE

RECYCLED

PLASTIC ACCEPTED MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED (Curbside or Depot)

• with screw tops used for milk, • Containers for motor oil, vehicle lubricant or cooking oil, laundry detergent, cleaning antifreeze products (call the RCBC Hotline solutions, body care products, windshield 1-800-667-4321 or check Recyclepedia) washer fluid, etc. • Packaging labelled biodegradable or • Plastic for , dish soap, compostable mouthwash, shampoos, conditioners and • Liquid-absorbing pads, e.g., in trays of other personal care products, pills and meat, poultry, fish, etc. vitamins etc. • Plastic blister packs e.g. plastic/foil • Plastic for peanut butter, jam, nuts, protective packaging for chewing gum and condiments, vitamins and supplements pills etc. • Ceramic plant pots • Plastic clamshells for baked goods, fruit, • Lawn edging, tarps, plastic furniture or toys produce, eggs, etc. • Garden hoses • Plastic trays and tops for deli chicken, • Plastic string or rope single-serve , prepared , • Plastic paint cans (call the RCBC Hotline 1- baked goods, housewares, and hardware 800-667-4321 or check Recyclepedia) such as screws or picture hangers, etc. • Pails larger than 25L • Plastic tubs and for food such as • Microwavable bowls with metal rims margarine and spreads, yogurt, cottage • Plastic lids from coffee and pods cheese, sour cream, ice cream, etc. • Plastic containers with food in them • Plastic cold drink cups with lids for take- out beverages • Plastic garden pots and trays for bedding plants, seedlings, vegetable plants, etc. • Plastic pails for laundry detergent, ice cream, pet food, etc. with size less than 25L • Microwavable bowls and cups • Empty single-use coffee and tea pods; remove lids and do not include lids with

PAPER, CARDBOARD & BOXBOARD ACCEPTED MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED (Curbside or Depot)

• • Newspapers, inserts and flyers Soft- or hard-covered books • Magazines and catalogues • Non- gift wrap, e.g. foil gift wrap • Telephone books and other directories • Ribbons or bows • Writing and home office paper, paper • Musical greeting cards with batteries , and notepads • Rubber bands • Paper gift wrap (non-foil) and greeting • Padded envelopes cards • Plastic or foil lined paper , e.g. pet food • Shredded paper bags • Paper bags (not plastic lined) • Paper towels, napkins or tissues • Clean cardboard , pizza boxes • Cardboard boxes with wax , such as etc. empty boxes originally used to transport • Cereal -type cardboard produce • Paper egg , beverage trays

PAPER CUPS, CARTONS & FROZEN ACCEPTED MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED (Curbside or Depot)

• Paper cups for hot and cold beverages • cartons and boxes (take to Return-It • Gable-top cartons for milk, milk-type depot for deposit refund) beverages, cream, substitute eggs • Straws • Aseptic boxes or cartons for milk, milk- • Stand up pouches type beverages, cream, soup, broth, • Cartons with food or liquid still in them sauces

• Frozen dessert boxes for ice cream, frozen yogurt, etc.

ALUMINUM CONTAINERS ACCEPTED MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED (Cart or Depot)

• Aluminum cans and lids used for food, • Spray paint cans (call the RCBC Hotline 1- lubricating oil, foam insulation, 800-667-4321 or check Recyclepedia) pesticides, etc. • Aerosol cans with any contents remaining • Aluminum foil and foil take-out • Propane cylinders (call the RCBC Hotline 1- containers, including pie plates, food 800-667-4321 or check Recyclepedia) trays, etc. • Foil-lined cardboard take-out containers and • Aluminum aerosol containers for food, lids

air fresheners, shaving cream, deodorant, hairspray, foam insulation

STEEL CONTAINERS ACCEPTED MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED (Cart or Depot)

• Steel cans and lids for food, dog food • Steel paint cans (call the RCBC Hotline 1-800- etc. 667-4321 or check Recyclepedia) • Metal tins for cookies, tea, chocolate • Coat hangers (return to dry cleaners) etc. • Pots, pans, baking trays, metal toys • Spiral wound cans and metal lids for • Appliances (call the RCBC Hotline 1-800-667- frozen juice, potato chips, coffee nuts, 4321 or check Recyclepedia) baby formula etc. • Metal hardware or other scrap metal (call the

• Lids from jars RCBC Hotline 1-800-667-4321 or check Recyclepedia) • Wiring or metal cords • Extension cords • Propane tanks or cylinders

DEPOT ONLY ITEMS – These items are not accepted in the curbside carts

PLASTIC BAGS & (Depot Only) ACCEPTED MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED WITH PLASTIC BAGS

• Retail bags for groceries or dry • or for meat, poultry, cleaning fish, vegetables or cheese • Bags for bread, newspapers and • Chip or snack bags flyers • Zipper-lock bags • Bags for produce and dry bulk foods • Plastic shipping envelopes • Frozen vegetable bags • Biodegradable or compostable plastic bags • Outer wrap for soft flats • Laminated e.g. for bacon, deli • Water softener salt and garden meats, cheese slices etc. product bags • • Outer bags for diapers and feminine • Lumber or construction wrap hygiene products • Garbage bags (all colours)

GLASS BOTTLES & JARS (Depot Only) ACCEPTED MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED

• Clear or coloured non-deposit glass • Deposit glass (take to Return-it depot for bottles and jars deposit refund) • Drinking or dishes, cookware, whole or broken window glass or mirrors, ceramic products

STYROFOAM (Depot Only) ACCEPTED MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED

• Styrofoam meat trays and take-out • Styrofoam peanuts, packing chips or noodles containers • Blue or pink foam board insulation • Styrofoam egg cartons • Liquid-absorbing pads used in trays for meat, • Styrofoam packaging to protect poultry, fish etc. electronics, small appliances etc. • , tape, paper and cardboard on Styrofoam packaging

OTHER FLEXIBLE PACKAGING (Depot Only) www.recyclebc.ca/flexiblepackagi ACCEPTED MATERIALS NOT ACCEPTED ng • Crinkly Bags (e.g. bags for chips, • Plastic squeeze tubes candy, dried pasta, cereal, • Plastic-lined paper crackers, cookies etc.) • Paper-lined plastic • Crinkly wrappers (e.g. • Plastic for flowers, wrappers for cheese • 6-pack rings slices, snack bars, instant noodles, • Biodegradable or Oxo Plastic etc.) • PVC/Vinyl • Stand-up and Zipper Lock • Squishy foam Pouches (e.g. packaging for • Cellophane frozen berries for berries, grapes, deli meat, granola, dish detergent pods, grated cheese etc.) • Flexible Packaging with Plastic Seal (e.g. packaging for fresh pasta, pre-packaged cheese) • Woven and Net Plastic Bags (e.g. bags for onions, avocados etc.) • Non-Food Protective Packaging (e.g. padded plastic shipping envelopes, bubble wrap, plastic air packets)

Other Recycling – Provincial Take Back Programs

Many other items can be recycled through one of the many Provincial take back programs, including small appliances, electronics, batteries, light bulbs and lighting products, tires, beverage containers, power tools, outdoor power equipment, electronic toys, antifreeze, used oil, paints, flammables and pesticides, smoke alarms and thermostats. Depots for these items can be found here or by calling the RCBC recycling hotline at 1-800-667-4321