Holiday sorting tip
Real Christmas trees and wreaths are collected from the curb on select days in January. Remove all decorations before placing your tree out for collection.
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Holiday sorting tip
Bring artificial Christmas trees and string lights to a Community Recycling Centre. They don't belong in the recycling or garbage.
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Holiday sorting tip
Drop off used Christmas tree ornaments and tinsel at a Community Recycling Centre.
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Holiday sorting tip
Throw used gift cards into the garbage or reload the card to give away as a gift.
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Holiday sorting tip
Metallic wrapping paper belongs in the garbage. Non-metallic wrapping paper belongs in the recycling.
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Holiday sorting tip
Got a gift bag? If your bag is non-metallic, be sure to remove the rope before recycling.
Recycle non-metallic gift bags. Remove the rope before recycling.
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Holiday sorting tip
Throw ribbons and bows in the garbage or reuse them to reduce waste.
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Holiday sorting tip
Used candles and candle wax go into the garbage.
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Holiday sorting tip
Cleaning up after a holiday party? Scrape your plate or put food scraps into your organics kitchen container.
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Holiday sorting tip
Glass bottles go into the recycling. Remove the bottle caps and put them in the garbage.
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Holiday sorting tip
Flatten cardboard boxes before putting them into recycling.
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Holiday sorting tip
Packaging peanuts and bubble wrap are not recyclable. Put them into the garbage.
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Accepted items: a quick guide
Garbage (Accepted)
Candles and wax, cigarette butts, and ashes
Plastic bubble wrap, polystyrene packaging, and foam peanuts
Coffee cups, lids, plastic cutlery, single serve coffee pods, plastic cutlery, and bottle caps
Plastic coated food and drink pouches
Plastic wrappers and liner bags (chips, cookies, crackers, candy, chocolate bars, and cereal)
Aluminum foil
Recycling (Accepted)
Polystyrene foam packaging
Plastic food packaging
Plastic bottles, jugs, and jars (place caps in the garbage)
Printed papers, newspaper, and envelopes
Cardboard cartons
Beverage cartons and juice boxes
Glass bottles and jars (place caps in the garbage)
Metal food and beverage cans
Empty aerosol and metal paint cans
Aluminum plates and trays
Flattened cardboard and clean pizza boxes
Organics (Accepted)
Cotton balls, facial tissue, paper towels, and toilet paper rolls
Paper grocery and takeout bags
Baked goods, cereal, flour, grains, pasta, rice, and nuts
Dairy products, eggs, and eggshells
Bones, meat, and fish (raw and cooked)
Cooking oil, grease, and sauces
Vegetables
Coffee grounds, filters, tea bags, and loose tea
Greasy pizza boxes, and microwave popcorn bags
Fruit
Shredded paper
Community Recycling Centres (Accepted)
Renovation, construction, or demolition materials
Electronics (Television, vacuum, DVD players, blenders, or toaster ovens)
Sharps, needles, or lancets
Clothing and textiles (non-soiled)
Soil (small household amounts)
Paint and stain cans, household cleaners, and used aerosol cans (hazardous waste)
Large appliances (stoves, fridges, dishwashers)
Propane and helium cylinders
Items not accepted
Recycling
- Shredded paper
- propane cylinders
- batteries
- coffee cups
Organics
- Plastic bag liners
- glass
- plastic items
- metal
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