north shore recycling drop-off depot what goes...
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North Shore Recycling Drop-Off Depot WHAT GOES WHERE
Newspapers:
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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:
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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:
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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
bags r X No bags with a foil layer Multi-layered bags for pet food Paper Pet Food Bags
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Corrugated Cardboard:
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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
For more information visit www.cnv.org/RecyclingDepot or call us at 604.983.7333.
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Plastic Bags & Overwrap:
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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:
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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
containers
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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
For more information visit www.cnv.org/RecyclingDepot or call us at 604.983.7333.
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Containers:
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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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For more information visit www.cnv.org/RecyclingDepot or call us at 604.983.7333.
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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
For more information visit www.cnv.org/RecyclingDepot or call us at 604.983.7333.
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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
For more information visit www.cnv.org/RecyclingDepot or call us at 604.983.7333.
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
For more information visit www.cnv.org/RecyclingDepot or call us at 604.983.7333.
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Cooking Oil:
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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.
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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
For more information visit www.cnv.org/RecyclingDepot or call us at 604.983.7333.
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Batteries:
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Batteries
Less than 5 Kg. Household batteries
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Car batteries
Mixed Plastic:
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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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For more information visit www.cnv.org/RecyclingDepot or call us at 604.983.7333.