2016-2017RECYCLING

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City of Vancouver

RECYCLING IN BC RECYCLING IN BC

For information on garbage or green bin collection services, please call 3-1-1 to contact the City of Vancouver or visit vancouver.ca

COLLECTION SCHEDULE RECYCLING INFORMATION

For more information visit:RecyclingInBC.ca/Vancouver

Go Green Bottle Depot7 East 7th Avenue604-874-0367

London Drugs (all Vancouver locations)* accepting plastic bags, overwrap and foam packaging only

Powell Street Return-It Bottle Depot1856 Powell Street604-253-4987

South Van Bottle Depot34 East 69th Avenue604-325-3370

Vancouver Central Return-It Depot2639 Kingsway604-434-0707

Vancouver South Transfer Station377 West Kent Avenue North604-873-7000 or 3-1-1

Find your nearest depot location at www.RecyclingInBC.ca

Service Changes Take Effect October 3, 2016The City of Vancouver has transitioned responsibility for residential recycling to Multi-Material BC (MMBC), a non-profit organization that oversees residential packaging and printed paper recycling throughout most of British Columbia. MMBC ensures your household material is picked up, sorted and sold to end markets. Your recycling services are funded by the businesses that supply packaging and printed paper to BC residents, shifting recycling costs away from taxpayers.

New Customer Service Contact InformationIn Vancouver, MMBC’s curbside collection partner is Smithrite Disposal Ltd. If you have questions about missed pick ups, need a replacement container or have other questions about your collection schedule or recycling services, please contact Smithrite at 604-282-7966 or email recycle@smithrite.com.

You can help ensure that more materials are recycled by following these steps:

1. Empty and rinse containers. Containers with contents remaining cannot be recycled and can harm workers or damage machinery. Rinsing also helps reduce odours and pests.

2. Add materials loose to the recycling container. Only shredded paper should be inside a paper bag or box before being added to your recycling.

3. Boxes and cardboard must be flattened. Stack containers that held the same contents, such as yogurt pots.

For more tips, visit www.RecyclingInBC.ca.

Sign up for reminders, import your collection schedule into your on-line calendar, or download the MMBC app on your smartphone. Search for Multi-Material BC in Google Play or the iTunes App Store, or visit recyclinginbc.ca for more information.

RECYCLING TIPS NEARBY DEPOTS

Recycling Collection Questions?

Smithrite Disposal Ltd. is MMBC’s curbside collection partner in Vancouver. They can answer questions about collection zones, missed pick-ups, holiday schedules, or recycling containers.

Contact Smithrite Disposal Ltd.Phone: 604-282-7966Email: recycle@smithrite.com

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Download MMBC’s app for collection schedules and reminders:

www.RecyclingInBC.ca

Place paper, container and glass recycling at curb by 7:00 a.m.

Why am I getting a new recycling guide?Effective October 3, 2016, the City of Vancouver has transitioned responsibility for residential recycling collection to MMBC. You are receiving a guide, even if your collection day has not changed, because you have a new recycling service provider and your customer service contact information has changed.

Why does the calendar not cover a full year?MMBC publishes recycling guides annually, in the spring. You can expect to receive an updated guide in April 2017.

Recycling Collection Questions?

Smithrite Disposal Ltd. is MMBC’s curbside collection partner in Vancouver. They can answer questions about collection zones, missed pick-ups, holiday schedules, or replacement recycling containers.

Contact Smithrite Disposal Ltd.Phone: 604-282-7966Email: recycle@smithrite.com

Download MMBC’s app to check your address & collection schedules:

www.RecyclingInBC.ca

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RECYCLE AT CURBSIDE OR DEPOT

PAPER |

CONTAINERS |

Packaging and printed paper accepted for recycling

Newspapers, inserts, flyers, catalogues, magazines, telephone booksPlace loose in container. Remove from plastic wrap.

Household paper, paper gift wrap, greeting cardsBoxboard boxesRemove liners and food. Flatten and place in recycling container.

Moulded boxboard for egg cartons, beverage carry-out trays, etc.Paper bags with single and multiple paper or plastic layers for pet food, flour, etc.

Cores from paper towel and toilet tissueCorrugated cardboardRemove plastic wrap from cardboard flats. Staples and tape OK. If too large for recycling container, flatten and cut to no larger than 30” wide (78cm) x 30” tall (78cm). Stack neatly and securely place beside or between recycling containers.

Shredded paper Place shredded paper inside a paper bag or box to prevent it from mixing with container recycling or blowing away.

µµ Plastic bags used to cover newspapers/flyersBring to a depot

µµ Rubber bandsµµ Hardcover or paperback books

Donate or sellµµ Paper towels, napkins

Add to your green binµµ Tissuesµµ Non-paper gift wrap, e.g. foil, ribbons, bowsµµ Musical cards with batteries

Contact RCBC for battery and e-waste recycling locations

µµ Padded envelopes

µµ Bags with a foil layer, boxes with a foil linerµµ Compostable paper takeout containers

Add to your green bin

NOT ACCEPTEDACCEPTEDPlease do NOT include these with curbside recycling

Plastic or paper take-out cups, bowls, and lidsPlastic trays and tops (e.g. fruit trays, cooked chicken)Cartons for soup, milk, sauces, ice cream, etc.Metal cans and lids for foodEmpty aerosol cans and capsMicrowavable bowls and cupsSpiral wound cans and lids for frozen juice concentrate, chips, etc.Aluminum foil wrap, aluminum foil take-out containersPlastic bottles, jugs, jars, tubs, and trays Caps, tops, lids, and pumps

Plastic packaging for toys, batteries, electronics, tooth brushes, etc. Separate plastic from paper backing.Rigid plastic clamshells for baked goods, fruit, eggs, etc.Plastic garden plant pots and seedling traysPlastic pails, less than 25L, for laundry detergent, pet food, etc.

µµ Foil-lined cardboard containers and lidsµµ Microwavable bowls with metal rimsµµ Chip or foil bagsµµ Foil wrap with paper, e.g. butter, cigarettesµµ Stand-up pouchesµµ Liquid absorbing padsµµ Kitchen stretch wrapµµ Blister packs, e.g., plastic/foil packaging for chewing gum and pillsµµ Packaging labelled biodegradable or compostableµµ Ceramic pots, lawn edging, tarps, plastic furniture or garden hoses, string or ropeµµ Toysµµ Pails larger than 25Lµµ Coat hangers, pots, pans, baking trays, appliances, hardware, or other scrap metal

µµ Wiring, metal cords, or extension cordsµµ Clothing, textiles and shoesµµ Food / organic waste

Add to your green bin

Return deposit containers for refund.Put lids in your blue box.

Clear and coloured non-deposit glass bottles and jars

REMEMBER: GLASS | µµ Drinking glasses, dishes, cookwareµµ Window glass, mirrorsµµ Ceramic productsµµ Light bulbs or light fixtures

TAKE TO DEPOT ONLY

PLASTIC BAGSAND OVERWRAP

FOAMPACKAGING

Plastic bags for groceries, dry cleaning, bread, newspapers, and flyersBags for produce, pre-washed salad, dry bulk foods, and frozen vegetablesOuter bags and wrap for diapers, feminine hygiene products, paper towels, tissues, soft drink can flatsBags for water softener salt, wood pellets and garden products

Overwrap on mattresses, furniture and electronic equipment

µCrinkly cellophane wrap, e.g. for tea, floral arrangements µKitchen stretch wrap µ Zipper-lock bags µChip or snack bags

µPlastic shipping envelopes or bubble packaging µPackaging labelled biodegradable or compostable µ Lumber or construction wrap µGarbage bags (any colour)

Remove food residue and liquid-absorbing pads.Remove labels, tape, paper, cardboard.Separate coloured and white foam.

Foam food containers and trays Foam cushion packaging used to protect electronics, small appliances, etc.

µPacking chips, peanuts, foam noodles µBlue or pink foam board insulation µSquishy or flexible foam µ Furniture cushions

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Empty and rinse containers; labels OK.Put metal lids inside cans and squeeze slightly. Return deposit containers for refund.

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Empty bags of paper receipts and food residue.Cut off or remove metal grommets, rope drawstrings and non-plastic items from plastic bags.

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RECYCLE AT DEPOT ONLY NOT ACCEPTEDACCEPTED

TAKE TO DEPOT ONLY

PUT INTO REUSABLE RECYCLING BAGRECYCLE AT CURBSIDE OR DEPOT

PUT INTO ONE BLUE BOXRECYCLE AT CURBSIDE OR DEPOT

PUT INTO GREY BOXRECYCLE AT CURBSIDE OR DEPOT

Place paper, container and glass recycling at curb by 7:00 a.m.

No Hazardous Materialsµµ Exclude batteries; medical syringes; bleach or aerosol containers with any contents remaining; compressed gas cylinders, for example used propane cylinders; containers for paint, motor oil, vehicle lubricants, or antifreeze; or containers for pesticides with the words danger, warning or poison, and precautionary octagon or diamond symbols with skull and cross bones

Remember: Paper, boxboard and newsprint can be placed inone yellow or blue bag. Paper sorting is no longer required.

Search MMBC’s Waste Wizard or download a full material list at RecyclingInBC.ca/MaterialsTo recycle items that are not packaging or printed paper, contact the Recycling Council of BC (RCBC) at 604-732-9253Find your nearest depot location at www.RecyclingInBC.ca

Line up your recycling containersPlace your yellow bag between your grey box and your blue box, not across the top of them. Allow 1 m (3 ft) between your recycling containers and your green bin and garbage bin.

Want to recycle something not included here?

µµ Hard cover booksµµ Soft cover books