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Plastic is recycled into new packaging, broadloom, rope, brush bristles, car bumpers, household furnishings, decking, picnic tables, deck chairs and gardening supplies.

PAPER PACKAGING

AND CARDBOARD

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PLASTIC CONTAINERS

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CARTONS

AND PAPER CUPS

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ALUMINUM CONTAINERS

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STEEL CONTAINERS

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GLASS BOTTLES AND JARS

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FLEXIBLE PLASTICS

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Accepted Materials

  • Plastic jugs with screw tops used for cooking oil, laundry detergent and fabric softener, cleaning solutions, cleaning products, body care products, windshield washer fluid, etc.

  • Plastic bottles with screw caps, spray pump, or pull-up tops for food, dish soap, mouthwash, shampoos, conditioners and other personal care products, pills and vitamins, laundry products, etc.

  • Plastic jars with wide mouths and screw-top lids for peanut butter, jam, nuts, condiments, vitamins and supplements, personal care products, etc.

  • Plastic packaging for cannabis product

  • Plastic clamshells with hinged or click-closed tops for baked goods, fruit, produce, eggs, etc.

  • Plastic black-bottom trays and clear tops for deli chicken, single-serve meals, prepared foods, baked goods

  • Plastic tubs and lids for food such as margarine and spreads, dairy products such as yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, ice cream, etc.

  • Plastic cold drink cups with lids for take-out beverages

  • Plastic garden pots and trays for bedding plants, seedlings, vegetable plants, etc.

  • Plastic pails less than 25L for laundry detergent, ice cream, pet food, etc.

  • Microwavable bowls and cups

  • Empty single-use coffee and tea pods; remove lids and do not include lids with recycling

  • Rigid plastic packaging for toys, toothbrushes, batteries, etc.; remove paper backing and recycle separately

  • Plastic straws

  • Plastic stir sticks

  • Plastic utensils

  • Plastic plates, cups, and bowls

  • Non-durable plastic food containers

  • Rigid plastic gift bags or boxes

  • Disposable plastic hangers included with clothing

  • Plastic tape dispensers

  • Plastic dental floss containers

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Not Accepted

  • Containers for motor oil, vehicle lubricant or antifreeze products (call the RCBC Hotline 1-800-667-4321 or check

  • Recyclepedia)

  • Packaging labelled biodegradable or compostable, or oxo-degradable

  • Items that are not packaging like

  • Long-term storage containers such as heavy-duty plastic boxes or totes

  • Durable hangers: wire, sturdy plastic, metal, wood

  • Tool boxes or power tool cases

  • Liquid-absorbing pads, e.g., in trays of meat, poultry, fish, etc.

  • Plastic wrap

  • Plastic blister packs e.g. plastic/foil protective packaging for chewing gum and pills

  • Ceramic plant pots

  • Lawn edging, tarps, plastic furniture or toys

  • Garden hoses

  • Plastic string or rope

  • Plastic paint cans (call the RCBC Hotline 1-800-667-4321 or check Recyclepedia)

  • Pails larger than 25L

  • Pails for lubricants and oils (call the RCBC

  • Hotline 1-800-667-4321 or check Recyclepedia)

  • Microwavable bowls with metal rims

  • Plastic or foil lids from coffee and tea pods

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