More than 2,600 recycling and organics totes were inspected over four separate weeks during the Curbside Tune-Up visual inspections throughout Squamish neighbourhoods. Recycle Champion stickers were put on 201 totes where no contamination materials were present.
Here are some of the most common items found in recycling totes that should be disposed of elsewhere:
WHAT WE SAW |
WHERE IT SHOULD GO |
6-pack plastic rings |
Garbage tote |
Bubble wrap |
Recycle Depot on Queens Way |
Glass |
Refundable bottles can be returned to the beverage store or Encorp Bottle Depot. Please remove the lid and rinse. All other glass can be recycled at Carney’s Recycle Depot or the landfill. Please remove the lid and rinse. |
Fabric (clothing, towels etc.) |
Worn or damaged clothing and bedding can be put in the Diabetes Canada clothing/textile recycling bins. |
Used napkins |
Compost tote |
Straws |
Garbage tote |
Plastic toys and hangers |
Donate or garbage tote |
Plastic bags |
Recycle Depot on Queens Way |
Pizza boxes with grease |
Compost tote |
Did you know? The following items can go in your recycling tote:
• Kitchen foil and foil trays that are used but still clean
• Metal lids
• Envelopes with window
Curbside collection tip: Have a broken tote? If your lid or lock has been damaged by
wildlife, please contact GFL at 604.892.5675 for a free repair or replacement.
October 12, 2018
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