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Recycling

Material Additional detail
PAPER
Newspaper and Flyers Daily and community newspapers and advertising flyers
Magazines All types
Telephone books Phone books; directories
Paper gift wrap and greeting cards Do not include Non-paper gift wrap Ribbons or bows Musical greeting cards with batteries
Writing/home office paper and correspondence Note pads; loose leaf paper; white or coloured paper, printed paper; paper envelopes; shredded paper (placed in a clear plastic bag)
PAPER PACKAGING FOR DRY GOODS
Corrugated cardboard boxes Shipping boxes, grocery and liquor store boxes, pizza boxes etc.
Boxboard Boxes for cereal, shoes, tissues, pizza, frozen entrees, detergent etc.
Moulded boxboard packaging Egg cartons, take out trays, paper garden pots
Paper bags Any color
Multi- layer paper bags Multi-layered paper bags for pet food, flour, sugar etc. Do not include bags with foil layer.
CARTONS AND PAPER CUPS
Paper cups Do not include straws
Gable-top cartons Milk, milk-type beverages, cream etc. Do not include refundable containers
Aseptic cartons Soup, broth, sauces etc. Do not include stand up pouches.
Frozen dessert boxes
CONTAINERS
Empty aerosol cans For food, air fresheners, shaving cream, deodorant, hairspray, etc. Do not include spray paint or propane cylinders
Spiral wound cans and metal lids For frozen juice concentrate, potato chips, cookie dough, coffee, nuts, baby formula, etc.
Aluminum/steal cans and lids Seafood, cat food, cookie tins etc. Do not include pots, pans, scrap metal, wiring, refundable cans.
Aluminum foil and foil take-out containers Foil wrap, pie plates food trays etc. Do not include chip bags, butter wrap.
Plastic jugs/bottles and lids Milk, cooking oil, laundry detergent, mouth wash, body care products, glass cleaner etc. Do not include motor oil, vehicle lubricant or antifreeze products
Plastic clamshells Baked goods, fruits etc. Do not include liquid absorbing pads.
Plastic jars and lids Spreads, vitamins, cosmetics etc.
Plastic trays and tops Deli chicken, single serve meals, baked goods etc. Do not include soft plastic/packaging for gum and pills.
Plastic tubs and lids Margarine, spreads, soft cheese sour cream etc. Do not include packaging labelled biodegradable
Plastic cups with lids Beverage take out cups. Do not include Foam cups, straws
Plastic garden pots and trays For bedding plants, seedlings etc. Do not include ceramic plant pots.
Plastic pails For laundry detergents, ice cream etc. Do not include plastic pails larger than 25L, paints cans
Microwaveable bowls and cups Soups and entrees. Do not include bowls with metal rims, cutlery.
TAKE IT TO A DEPOT
Glass bottles and Jars Clear or colored. Do not include drinking glasses, dishes, ceramic
Plastic bags and overwrap Plastic bags/over wrap for groceries, dry cleaning, bread, feminine hygiene etc. Do not include cellophane, stand up pouches, stretch wrap, chip bags, zipper-lock bags.
Foam containers, trays and cushion packaging Meat trays, clamshells, egg cartons cushion packaging used to protect electronics. Do not include liquid absorbing pad, foam peanuts

Unsure of where it should go? Please call (1-877-607-4111) or use the Recycling Directory. A list of disposal facilities in the region can be found here.