Example of a Blue Recycling Bag with Recyclables inside

Blue Bag Recycling

Recycling (placed in blue bags) is picked up weekly.

Preparing recyclables for your blue bag

  • Place loose material in the blue bag
  • All items must be clean
  • Fold tin can lids inside the can if the lid is still attached, or place detached lids inside the can. Never recycle a loose, sharp lid because of the safety risk to sorting staff
  • Remove lids from plastic containers and place in waste cart

 

Items that cannot go in blue bags

  • Glass
  • Styrofoam
  • Plastic film such as plastic bags
  • Plastic cups
  • Items made from more than one type of material cannot be recycled and should be placed in your waste cart (i.e. beverage cups).

Preparing cardboard boxes

  • Break down all boxes so they are flat
  • Cut up larger boxes to less than 3 feet in length
  • Place prepared cardboard boxes under your blue bag

Waste collection app