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North Shore Recycling Drop-Off Depot WHAT GOES WHERE

Newspapers:

Material What to Recycle Do NOT include How to Prepare

Newspaper

Newspapers and newsprint including all inserts & flyers that arrive inside your

newspaper.

X Mixed paper products X Corrugated cardboard X Any non-newsprint material or products.

Newspaper & Inserts

Magazines:


Magazines

All types Remove from plastic wrap. X Mixed paper products X Corrugated cardboard X Any non-magazine material or products.

Magazines

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Printed Paper and Packaging:


Printed Paper

Paper wrap for gifts, flowers, dry cleaning. Remove tape and ribbons. X Non-paper gift wrap, e.g. Gift Wrap (Paper) & foil etc.

Greeting Cards X Ribbons or bows X Musical greeting cards with batteries

Remove from plastic wrap. Phone books; directories X Hard cover or paperback books

Telephone Books

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For more information visit www.cnv.org/RecyclingDepot or call us at 604.983.7333.

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Note pads; loose leaf paper; computer, copier and printer paper; printed paper; plain and window envelopes; shredded

paper.

Shredded paper only accepted In firmly tied clear plastic bag. (No opaque, coloured or black

bags accepted.)

X Padded envelopes Writing/Home Office Paper

& Correspondence

Paper Packaging Containing Dry Goods when Sold

Boxes for cereal, shoes, tissues, pizza, frozen entrees, desserts and detergents; cardboard rolls for paper towel and tissue; carrier trays

for bulk bottled water, soft drinks, cans, food, etc.

Flatten X Paper towel or tissues Cardboard/ Boxboard

Boxes

Egg cartons; take-out beverage trays; paper-based flower pots

X Dirt or plant parts Moulded boxboard

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Any colour paper bags, Including brown bags for lunches, groceries, etc.; prescription

X Padded envelopes X Foll-llned bags e.g. packaged cookies

Paper Bags

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Corrugated Cardboard:


Corrugated Cardboard

All non-waxed corrugated cardboard Including packing & shipping boxes,

corrugated packing material, etc.

Empty and flatten. Maximum dimensions 4'x 4'.

X Waxed cardboard (use your fingernail to scratch the surface to check for wax) X Any cardboard pieces larger than 4'x 4' X Wet or dirty cardboard

Corrugated Cardboard


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Plastic Bags & Overwrap:


Plastic Bags & Overwrap

Stuff loose pieces into bigger plastic bag and deposit in

receptacle.

Grocery, bread and dry cleaning bags; produce and prewashed salad bags; bags for

salt, water softener and garden products;

X Bags marked compostable or biodegradable X Plastic shipping envelopes X Multi-layer or laminated plastic film X Foil-lined chip bags

Plastic bags

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Outer wrap for bulk paper products and soft drink and can flats; diaper and personal care

products outer bags;

Stuff loose pieces into bigger plastic bag and deposit in

receptacle.

X Kitchen stretch wrap X Cling wrap for meat, poultry, cheese, etc. X Plastic bubble packaging

Overwrap

Plastic Foam Packaging:


Plastic Foam Packaging

Plastic foam containers and trays used for meat; foam egg cartons; foam clamshells for

take-out food; foam cups, and bowls

Remove tape, labels. Empty and rinse. Separate coloured

foam from white foam

X Liquid-absorbing pads used in trays for meat, poultry, fish, etc. X Shrink wrap for meat, poultry, fish or cheese

Plastic foam food

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Plastic foam cushion packaging to protect electronics, small appliances, etc.

Remove tape, labels. Separate coloured foam from white

foam.

X Foam peanuts, packing chips, or noodles X Blue or pink foam board insulation

Plastic foam cushion

packaging


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Containers:


Paper Packaging Containing Liquids when Sold

Milk; milk-type beverages; cream; soup; broth; sauces

Empty and rinse cartons. If aseptic box or carton has

plastic screw top, remove cap and place loose in recycling

container.

X Juice cartons (take to Return-It Depot for refund) X Straws X Stand-up pouches

Aseptic Boxes & Cartons

Ice cream; frozen yogurt, etc. Empty and rinse dessert boxes. Frozen Dessert Boxes

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Milk; milk-type beverages; cream; substitute eggs; sugar; molasses

Empty and rinse cartons. If gable-top carton has plastic

screw top, remove cap and place loose in recycling

container.

X Juice cartons (take to Return-It Depot for refund)

Gable-top Cartons

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Hot and cold beverage paper cups and lids Empty and rinse cups. Remove lids and place loose in recycling container.

X Straws X Non-paper insulating wraps

Paper Cups

Metal Packaging

Food; air fresheners; shaving cream; deodorant; hairspray

Empty cans. Remove caps and place loose in recycling

container.

X Spray paint cans X Aerosol cans with any contents remaining X Propane cylinders

Aerosol Cans & Caps

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J3 Foil wrap; pie plates; food trays; baking and

roasting pans, etc. Empty containers. X Chip or foil bags

X Foil wrap with paper backing for butter, cigarettes, etc. X Foil-lined cardboard lids from take-out containers

Aluminum Foil & Foil

Containers

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Frozen juice concentrate; potato chips; cookie dough; coffee; nuts; baby formula.

Remove lids and place loose in recycling container.

Spiral Wound Paper Cans &

Lids

Food; pet food; tins for cookies, tea, chocolates, etc.

Empty and rinse cans. Remove lids. Drop into can and squeeze top slightly.

X Steel paint cans X Coat hangers X Pots, pans, baking trays X Propane tanks or cyclinders X Refundable drink cans (take to Return-It Depot for refund)

Steel & Aluminum Cans &

Lids

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Plastic Packaging

Plastic bottles have screw caps or spray, pump or pull-up tops. Food; dish soap; mouthwash; shampoo, conditioner and other personal care products; pills and vitamins; laundry products; household cleaners; automotive cleaners e.g. glass

cleaner, windshield washer fluid, etc.

Empty and rinse bottles. Remove caps, spray pump and pull-up tops and place loose in

recycling container.

X Beverage bottles (take to Return-It Depot for refund) X Stand up pouches X Containers for motor oil; vehicle lubricants; antifreeze products

Plastic Bottles & Caps

L Plastic clamshell containers are clear with hinged or click-closed tops. Baked goods;

fruit; produce; eggs, etc.

Empty and rinse containers. X Packaging labelled biodegradable or compostable

Plastic Clamshells

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Beverage take-out cups with lids. Empty and rinse cups. Remove lids and place loose in recycling container.

X Packaging labelled biodegradable or compostable X Paper napkins

Plastic Cold Drink Cups &

Lids


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Food e.g. margarine; spreads; dairy products such as yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream,

ice cream, etc. Single-use coffee pods (remove lids and

empty coffee grounds into Green Can; do not include coffee pod lids with recycling)

Empty and rinse tubs. Remove lids and place loose in recycling container.

X Beverage bottles (tke to Return-It Depot for refund) X Stand up pouches

Plastic Tubs & Lids

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Empty and rinse jars. Remove lids and place loose in recycling container.

Plastic jars have wide mouths with screw-top lids. Peanut butter; jam; nuts; condiments; vitamins and supplements; personal care products and cosmetics; pharmaceuticals.

Plastic Jars & Lids

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Milk; cooking oil; laundry detergent; fabric softener; cleaning solutions; cleaning

products; body care products; windshield washer fluid, etc.

Empty and rinse jugs. Remove caps and place loose in

recycling container.

X Jugs for flavoured tea, juice or other beverages (take to Return-It Depot for refund)

Plastic Jugs with Screw

Tops & Caps

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Soups; entrees Remove lids and place loose in recycling container.

X Bowls with metal rims X Paper napkins

Plastic Microwavable

Bowls, Cups & Lids

Laundry detergent; ice cream, etc. X Plastic paint cans X Pails larger than four litres (pails up to 25 litres can be recycled at the North Shore Recycling Drop-off Depot) X Lubricants or oils

Plastic Pails & Lids

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Plastic trays and tops are clear or have black bottom trays with clear domes. Deli chicken; single-serve meals; prepared foods; baked

good; housewares and hardware e.g. screws, picture hangers, etc.

Empty and rinse trays. X White or coloured plastic foam trays (take to a drop-

Plastic Trays & Tops

KH™ off depot) X Liquid-absorbing pads X Stretch wrap for meat, poultry, fish or cheese X Plastic blister packs, e.g. plastic/foil protective packaging for pills and chewing gum


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Bedding plants; seedlings; vegetable plants. Empty and rinse. X Ceramic plant pots X Lawn edging, tarps, plastic furniture, toys X Garden hoses X Plastic string or rope X Dirt or plant parts in flower pots

Plastic Garden Pots and etc.

Trays

Glass Bottles and Jars:


Glass Bottles and Jars

Food-grade jars such as pickles, mayonnaise. Empty and rinse. Remove lids and recycle in appropriate bin.

X Mirrors X Windows or plate glass X Dishes, drinking glasses or bakeware X Eyeglasses X Ceramics

Glass Bottles & Jars etc.

Non-refundable glass bottles. Clear or coloured glass accepted.

Clothing and Housewares:


Clothing and Housewares

Clean, used clothing in wearable condition; accessories such as belts, shoes, hats, etc.

Non-breakable toys and housewares.

Ensure items are clean and wearable.

X Rags or contaminated clothes X Paint-stained clothes X Wet, dirty or torn clothing

Clothing & Housewares

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Books:


Books

Children's, adult, hardcover and paperback books.

These items are donated to the not-for-profit organization

Discover Books.

X Magazines X Wet or dirt-covered books

Hardcover & softcover

books


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Cooking Oil:


Cooking Oil

Cooking Oil, Butter, Margarine and Shortening

Please find a staff member when X Animal Fat X Gravy X Sauces X Salad Dressing

Cooking Oil you arrive at the depot to

arrange access to the cooking oil bin.

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Mixed Metal: Many small metal non-containers, such as coat hangers, steel sinks, doorknobs, bedframes, etc. can be recycled in the Mixed Metal Bin at the Depot. No appliances are accepted. Larger metal appliances and scrap metal items can be dropped-off free of charge across the street at the North Shore Transfer Station.


Mixed Metal

Must be clean. Must be able to dispose of safely from stairwell. At depot operator's discretion.

X Large Appliances Metal Parts

Metal Furniture Must be clean. Must be able to dispose of safely from stairwell. At depot operator's discretion.

X Large Appliances

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Must be clean. Must be able to dispose of safely from stairwell. At depot operator's discretion.

Metal Cookware

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Metal Pipes


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Batteries:


Batteries

Less than 5 Kg. Household batteries

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Car batteries

Mixed Plastic:


Mixed Plastic

Must be clean. At depot operator's discretion.

X Packaging X Soft Plastic

Plastics other than

packaging

Blue Boxes Must be clean. At depot operator's discretion.

X PVC Pipe X Rubber

Oversized Plastic

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