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Recycling Signage

Different items belong in different recycling bins. The downloadable posters, shown in the list, are a quick guide to what goes where.

Recycling posters

Paper Paper

  • boxboard (e.g. cereal, tissue boxes)

  • card and cover stock

  • clean corrugated cardboard

  • cup sleeves (paper/cardboard)

  • envelopes and file folders

  • fine paper

  • flyers and catalogues

  • newspaper and magazines

Please flatten cardboard and empty all containers before disposing.

Recycling Recycling

  • aluminum and metal cans and containers

  • clear and coloured glass bottles

  • milk cartons and juice boxes

  • plastic materials, including:

    • plastic bottles, jugs and jars
    • plastic containers
    • plastic hair care product bottles

Please empty all containers before disposing. Rinsing containers help to reduce odors and pests.

Organics Organics

  • food products, such as:

    • dairy and eggshells
    • fruits and vegetables
    • houseplants
    • meat and fish products (including bones)
    • other food items (e.g. candy)
    • pasta, bread, cereal and other grain products
    • soups
    • tea bags, coffee grounds and filters

Garbage Garbage

  • aluminum foil and cling wrap

  • beverage cups

  • biodegradable and compostable containers

  • black plastic

  • cigarette butts

  • condiment packages

  • corks

  • disposable mop sheets

  • dryer lint or sheets

  • food packaging (e.g. chip bags, wrappers, etc.)

  • grease proof containers (e.g. fry and burger containers, etc.)

  • greasy, oily and food-stained boxes/wrappers

  • gum

  • masks, gloves and face shields

  • padded envelopes

  • plastic bags

  • plastic utensils

  • sanitary products (e.g. baby wipes, cotton balls, ear cleaners, makeup removal pads)

  • styrofoam

  • vacuum bags and contents

  • wax paper

  • waxed cardboard

Please empty all containers before disposing. Rinsing containers help to reduce odors and pests.

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