Paper is recycled into new paper products, boxboard, the paper cover for drywall, moulded paper egg cartons and insulation.

Accepted Materials
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Newspapers, inserts and flyers
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Magazines and catalogues
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Telephone books and other directories
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Writing and home office paper, paper envelopes, and notepads
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Paper gift wrap and greeting cards
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Single-use paper party décor (e.g., paper pennants, paper globes and ornaments, etc.)
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Shredded paper (set shredded paper out for collection in a paper bag or small box and place in your paper collection container)
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Not Accepted
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Hardcover or paperback books (donate or sell)
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Paper towels, napkins, tissues
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Non-paper gift wrap and foil gift wrap
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Padded envelopes
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Ribbons or bows
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Musical greeting cards with batteries (contact the Recycling Council of BC for battery and e-waste recycling options)
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Rubber bands
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Plastic bags used to cover newspapers/flyers (recycle at a Recycle BC depot)