"What can go in your recycling bin" printable guide

Blue Cart Recycling
NEWSPAPER & INSERTS
•L
eave newspapers and inserts
loose
• Do not bundle or tie
MIXED PAPER &
CARDBOARD
GLASS, METAL, PAPER &
PLASTIC CONTAINERS
• Flatten all boxes
• Remove and recycle lids
• Remove plastic liners
• Okay to leave labels on
• Cut cardboard into small pieces
• Rinse containers clean
•R
emove food and paper from
pizza boxes
• Flatten containers
Take to Depots
Now
Accepted
Existing
Take-back
Programs
STYROFOAM PACKAGING,
PLASTIC BAGS & OVERWRAP
OTHER RECYCLABLE ITEMS
•D
o not put these materials in the
blue carts. Instead, take them to
a designated drop-off depot for
recycling.
•F
ind a depot near you:
recyclinginbc.ca/mmbc-depots
•T
hese and other items are banned
from the garbage but can be
recycled through provincial takeback programs.
•F
ind a take-back location near you:
metrovancouverrecycles.org
604-RECYCLE (604-732-9253)
For more information, including a complete list of acceptable materials: Phone 3-1-1 TTY 7-1-1 Visit vancouver.ca/recycle
Updated July 2014
14-100-04 © City of Vancouver