Recycle BC is a not-for-profit organization responsible for residential packaging and paper recycling throughout BC, servicing over 1.8 million households. Recycle BC ensures your household materials are picked up, sorted, and responsibly recycled. Our program is funded by over 1,200 businesses that include retailers, manufacturers and restaurants that supply packaging and paper to BC residents, shifting costs away from homeowners.

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For more information visit: RecycleBC.ca @RecycleBC

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RECYCLING COLLECTION SCHEDULE May 2019 - June 2020

COLLECTION MAP

NEARBY DEPOTSLondon Drugs - Parkwood Place#196 - 1600 15th Avenue, Prince George250-561-0011* London Drugs locations accepting plastic bags, overwrap, foam packaging, and other flexible plastic packaging only

Hart Return-It Centre 6665 Hart Highway, Prince George250-962-9300

P.G. Recycling And Return-It Centre 2614 Petersen Road, Prince George250-561-7475

From north side of Foothills BlvdFrom south side of Foothills Blvd From north side of 5th AveFrom south side of 5th Ave From north side of Ferry AveFrom south side of Ferry Ave From east side of Westgate AveFrom west side of Westgate Ave North of Nechako River, and east of Fraser RiverSouth of Nechako River

RECYCLING COLLECTION QUESTIONS?Emterra is Recycle BC’s curbside collection partner in Prince George. They can answer questions about collection zones, missed pick-ups, holiday schedules, or recycling containers.

Contact: Emterra Phone: 250-596-8023 Email: askmebc2@emterra.ca

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Please find a detailed material list at RecycleBC.ca/what-can-i-recycle. 請瀏覽 RecycleBC.ca/what-can-i-recycle 查詢物料清單中文版。

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2019-2020RECYCLING SCHEDULE

City of Prince George

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Line it up. Put your recycling boxes beside each other. Keep 1m (3ft) between your recycling containers and your garbage/green bin.Keep it clean. Empty and rinse all containers.Flatten and cut. If your cardboard is too large for your blue box, flatten and cut it down to smaller pieces. 30” x 30” (78cm x 78cm) or smaller. Stack them between recycling containers. Remember to keep plastic wrap out of your recycling!Connect with us. Meet the Recycle BC team in a community near you this summer and ask your recycling questions in person (RecycleBC.ca/Events), download our app, email us info@recyclebc.ca, or connect with us on social media.

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ENSURE MORE MATERIALS ARE RECYCLED AND KEPT OUT OF LANDFILL BY REMEMBERING THESE PRO-TIPS:

MAY 2019SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31

APRIL 2020SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30

JANUARY 2020SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 45 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 1819 20 21 22 23 24 2526 27 28 29 30 31

SEPTEMBER 2019SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30

MARCH 2020SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31

JULY 2019SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30 31

JUNE 2020SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13

14 15 16 17 18 19 2021 22 23 24 25 26 2728 29 30

AUGUST 2019SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 34 5 6 7 8 9 10

11 12 13 14 15 16 1718 19 20 21 22 23 2425 26 27 28 29 30 31

FEBRUARY 2020SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 29

JUNE 2019SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

12 3 4 5 6 7 89 10 11 12 13 14 15

16 17 18 19 20 21 2223 24 25 26 27 28 2930

OCTOBER 2019SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12

13 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 2627 28 29 30 31

DECEMBER 2019SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 2 3 4 5 6 78 9 10 11 12 13 14

15 16 17 18 19 20 2122 23 24 25 26 27 2829 30 31

NOVEMBER 2019SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

1 23 4 5 6 7 8 9

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MAY 2020SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

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View your collection schedule, sign up for recycling reminders, see depot locations, and

search materials with the Recycle BC app.

Recycling Collection Questions?

Emterra is Recycle BC’s curbside collection partner in Prince George. They can answer questions about collection zones, missed pick-ups, holiday schedules, or recycling containers.

Contact Emterra Phone: 250-596-8023 Email: askmebc2@emterra.ca

For information about garbage collection service, please contact the City of Prince George at 250-561-7600.

PAPER CONTAINERSPUT INTO SMALLER BLUE BOX

Recycle at curbside or depotClean and dry paper only

Recycle at curbside or depotEmpty and rinse containers

PUT INTO BLUE BOX

FOAM PACKAGING

Foam meat trays (remove absorbent pad)

Foam cushion packaging used to protect electronics etc.

Foam take-out containers and cups

DROP-OFF ONLYTAKE TO RECYCLING DEPOT

µ Plastic squeeze tubes, plastic-lined paper, paper-lined plastic, plastic strapping

µ 6-pack rings, biodegradable plastic, vinyl

µ Blue or pink foam insulation, packing chips and peanuts µ Squishy or flexible foam, foam noodles

3 Bags for groceries, produce, dry bulk foods, frozen vegetables, water softener, salt, garden products, newspapers, etc.

3 Overwrap for diapers, feminine hygiene products, paper towels, soft drink flats

PLASTIC BAGS AND OVERWRAP

Plastic bags Outer bags and product wraps

Crinkly wrappers and bags

Flexible packagingwith plastic seal

Zipper lock and stand-up pouches

Woven plastic bags Non-food protective packaging

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(return to depot)

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OTHER FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PACKAGING (return to depot)

Glass bottles - clear and coloured Glass jars - clear and coloured

Put all lids in blue box.!

Want to recycle something not included here?

Search Recycle BC’s Waste Wizard or download a full material list at RecycleBC.ca.

To recycle items that are not packaging or printed paper, contact the Recycling Council of BC (RCBC) at 1-800-667-4321 or visit RCBC.ca.

Characteristics of Plastic Bags and Overwrap vs. Other Flexible Plastic Packaging

PLASTIC BAGS AND OVERWRAP OTHER FLEXIBLE PLASTIC PACKAGING

For more information, visit RecycleBC.ca/FlexiblePackaging

µ Ceramic products µ Light bulbs or light fixtures

µ Drinking glasses, dishes, cookware µ Window glass, mirrors

CHIPS

CHIPS

Not Crinkly

CHIPS

CHIPS

CHIPS

CHIPS

Can Poke Your Thumb Through It

Single Material

CHIPS

CHIPS

Crinkly

CHIPS

CHIPS

CHIPS

CHIPS

Doesn’t Stretch Foil Lining

GLASS

Unused Medication

Medicine containers can be recycled with Recycle BC, but unused or expired medication can be safely disposed through community pharmacies. For more information or to find a location nearest to you please visit www.healthsteward.ca.

3 Greeting cards 3 Paper gift wrap 3 Paper gift bags

3 Paper carry-out beverage trays 3 Cores from paper towel and toilet paper

3 Plastic packaging for toys, batteries etc. Separate plastic from paper backing

3 Spiral wound cans and lids for frozen juice concentrate, chips, etc.

3 Plastic pails less than 25L for laundry detergent, cat litter, etc.

3 Plastic tubs for yogurt, margarine, etc.

NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Exclude batteries; medical sharps; 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.

Newspapers, inserts, flyers Boxboard boxesMagazines, catalogues, phone books

Moulded paper EnvelopesHousehold paper

Paper bags Cardboard boxesShredded paper (contain in paper bag or box first)

Plastic bottles, jars and jugs Plastic garden pots and seedling trays

Plastic trays and clamshells

Caps, tops, lids and pumps Cartons for soup, milk, etc.Plastic or paper take-out cups, bowls and lids

Metal cans Foil wrap and take out containersAerosol cans (empty)

µµ Foam packaging µµ Chip or foil bags, candy wrappersµµ Stand-up pouchesµµ Packaging labeled biodegradable or compostable

µµ Wiring, metal cords, hardwareµµ Clothing, textiles and shoesµµ Food and yard waste

NOT ACCEPTEDDo NOT place into Blue Box

Plastic bags and overwrap GlassHazardous waste

GAS

Electronics and appliances Hangers, pots, pans and other scrap metal

Toys and gamesµµ Non-paper gift wrap, foil wrap, cards or paper with glitterµµ Rubber bands, ribbons, bowsµµ Padded envelopesµµ Bags and boxes with foil linersµµ Paper towels, napkins and tissuesµµ Foil or plastic lined paper bags

NOT ACCEPTEDDo NOT place into Yellow Bag

Hard and soft cover books Plastic bags and overwrap

Food, yard waste and woodClothing and textiles