What can I recycle? » Recycle BC - Making a difference together. (2023)

PAPER

accepted materials

• Newspapers, brochures and flyers
• Magazines and catalogs
• Phonebooks and other directories
• Paper for writing and home office, envelopes and notepads
• Wrapping paper and cards
• Single-use paper party decorations (e.g. paper flags, paper balloons and decorations, etc.)
• Shredded paper (if your community separates bins and paper into different bins or collection bags, place the shredded paper collection in a paper bag or small box and place it in your trash/paper bag; if your community collects paper and bins in the same bin, put shredded paper in a clear plastic bag and put it in your bin)

where it is accepted

• curbside pickup
• multifamily collection
• Recycle BCdepots

PAPER AND CARDBOARD PACKAGING

accepted materials

• Corrugated cardboard boxes used for shipping, grocery store and liquor store boxes, pizza boxes, moving boxes and bank boxes
• Cardboard and cardboard boxes used for cereal, shoes, tissue, pizza, frozen dishes, desserts, detergent, etc.
• Cardboard packaging for cannabis products
• Conveyor trays for bulk water bottles, soft drinks, cans, food, etc.
• Paper towel and toilet paper cores
• Molded carton packaging for egg cartons, takeaway drink trays, paper based flower pots
• Paper gift bags and boxes
• Paper bags (also called Kraft paper) and envelopes
• Multilayer paper bags for flour, sugar, etc.
• Compressed paper hangers included with clothes.

where it is accepted

• curbside pickup
• multifamily collection
• Recycle BCdepots

accepted materials

• Screw cap plastic bottles used for cooking oil, washing powder and fabric softener, cleaning solutions, cleaning products, body care products, windshield washer fluid, etc.
• Screw cap plastic bottles, spray pump or removable caps for food, dishwasher, mouthwashes, shampoos, conditioners and other personal care products, pills and vitamins, laundry products, etc.
• Wide Mouth Screw Cap Plastic Jars for Peanut Butter, Jelly, Nuts, Condiments, Vitamins & Supplements, Personal Care Products, etc.
• Plastic containers for cannabis products.
• Plastic containers with hinged or click-close lids for bakery products, fruit, vegetables, eggs, etc.
• Plastic trays with black bottom and transparent cover for cold cuts, individual dishes, ready meals, roasts
• Plastic containers and lids for foods such as margarine and spreads, dairy products such as yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, ice cream, etc.
• Plastic cold drink cups with lid for takeaway drinks
• Garden pots and plastic trays for garden plants, seedlings, vegetables, etc.
• Plastic buckets of less than 25L for washing powder, ice cream, pet food, etc.
• Microwave-safe bowls and mugs
• empty single-use coffee and tea capsules; remove caps and do not include caps with recycling
• Rigid plastic containers for toys, toothbrushes, batteries, etc.; remove protective paper and recycle separately
• plastic straws
• Plastic sticks for revolvers
• plastic utensils
• Plastic plates, cups and bowls
• Non-durable plastic food containers
• Hard plastic gift bags or boxes
• Disposable plastic hangers included with clothes.
• plastic sheet dispensers
• plastic containers for dental fio

WHERE IT WAS ACCEPTED

• curbside pickup
• multifamily collection
• Recycle BC deposits

accepted materials

• Paper cups for hot and cold drinks
• Packaging and boxes for dairy products, creams, egg substitutes, broths, sauces, etc.
• Parfait boxes for ice cream, frozen yogurt, etc.
• Coated paper plates and bowls

where it is accepted

• curbside pickup
• multifamily collection
• Recycle BCdepots

• Aluminum cans and lids used for food.
• Aluminum paper
• Pie plates and aluminum foil baking sheets
• aluminum travel containers
• Empty aluminum spray containers

where it is accepted

• curbside pickup
• multifamily collection
• Recycle BCdepots

• Cans and lids for food, pet food, etc.
• metal spray containers
• Light gauge metal cans (e.g. cookie tins)

where it is accepted

• curbside pickup
• multifamily collection
• Recycle BCdepots

• Deposit-free glass jars and jars, transparent or colored. Consult your recycling collector for instructions.

where it is accepted

• Separately on curbside collection: confirm with your recycling collector
• Separately in multi-family collection: confirm with your recycling collector
• Recycle BC deposits

accepted materials

• plastic shopping bags
• Plastic bags for bread, fruit and vegetables, dry cleaning, newspapers/leaflets
• Bags for water softener, salt, garden products, etc.
• Plastic wrap on diapers, paper towels, feminine hygiene products, canned beverage packaging
• Plastic film on mattresses and electronics
• Food Storage Plastic Bags Sandwich Freezer Vacuum Sealer
• plastic wrap
• Flexible plastic gift bags and boxes
• Disposable transparent bags for recycling
• Reusable plastic bags for recycling (e.g. yellow paper bags)
• Reusable plastic bags only (provided with purchase or purchased)
• plastic sheet or cover
• Soft cushion packaging (polyfoam)
• bubble wrap
• Zipper bags for frozen food (e.g. berries, vegetables, shrimp)
• Zippered and detachable bags for marijuana products
• Vertical bags for nuts, quinoa, grated cheese, etc.
• chips bags
• Crumpled plastic bags for sweets, cereals
• Plastic packaging for candy, cheese slices, granola bars, etc.
• Crumpled plastic containers for dry pasta, prepackaged sausages, etc.
• Flexible plastic containers with plastic seal (e.g. cold cuts and cheese containers)
• Plastic mesh bags for fruits, onions, avocados, etc.
• Woven plastic bags for rice.
• Non-food protective packaging (e.g., all-plastic shipping envelopes, air packs, etc.)

where it is accepted

• Recycle BC deposits

• Plastic foam containers and trays used for meat and produce
• foam egg cartons
• Foam ladles, cups and bowls for takeaway food
• Firm foam cushion packing to protect electronics, small home appliances, etc.

where it is accepted

• Recycle BC deposits