Recycling (Blue Cart) 

Accepted Materials:

• Newspapers, inserts and flyers
• Magazines and catalogues
• Telephone books and other directories
• Writing and home office paper, paper envelopes, and notepadsPaper gift wrap and greeting cards
• Shredded paper

Not Accepted in the Blue Recycling Cart:

• Hardcover or paperback books (donate or sell)
• Ribbons or bows
• Musical greeting cards with batteries (contact the Recycling Council of BC for battery and e-waste recycling options)
• Rubber bands
• Plastic bags used to cover newspapers/flyers (recycle at a Recycle BC depot)

Accepted Materials:

• Corrugated cardboard boxes used for shipping, grocery and liquor store boxes and pizza boxes
• Cardboard and boxboard boxes used for cereal, shoes, tissues, pizza, frozen entrees, desserts, detergent, etc.
• Cardboard packaging for cannabis product
• Carrier trays for bulk bottled water, soft drinks, cans, food, etc.
• Cores for paper towels and toilet tissue
• Moulded boxboard packaging for egg cartons, take-out beverage trays, paper-based plant pots
• Paper bags (also called kraft paper) and envelopes
• Multi-layered paper bags for flour, sugar, etc.

Not Accepted in the Blue Recycling Cart:

• Cardboard boxes with wax coating, such as empty boxes, made available for residents to transport their groceries home
• Paper bags with multiple layers that include a foil layer
• Paper bags with a plastic layer
• Paper towels, napkins (include with green waste, if applicable)
• Tissues

Accepted Materials:

• Plastic jugs with screw tops used for milk, cooking oil, laundry detergent and fabric softener, cleaning solutions, cleaning products, body care products, windshield washer fluid, etc.
• Plastic bottles with screw caps, spray pump, or pull-up tops for food, dish soap, mouthwash, shampoos, conditioners and other personal care products, pills and vitamins, laundry products, etc.
• Plastic jars with wide mouths and screw-top lids for peanut butter, jam, nuts, condiments, vitamins and supplements, personal care products, etc.
• Plastic packaging for cannabis product
• Plastic clamshells with hinged or click-closed tops for baked goods, fruit, produce, eggs, etc.
• Plastic black-bottom trays and clear tops for deli chicken, single-serve meals, prepared foods, baked goods, housewares, and hardware such as screws or picture hangers, etc.
• Plastic tubs and lids for food such as margarine and spreads, dairy products such as yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, ice cream, etc.
• Plastic cold drink cups with lids for take-out beverages
• Plastic garden pots and trays for bedding plants, seedlings, vegetable plants, etc.
• Plastic pails less than 25L for laundry detergent, ice cream, pet food, etc.
• Microwavable bowls and cups
• Empty single-use coffee and tea pods; remove lids and do not include lids with recycling
• Rigid plastic packaging for toys, toothbrushes, batteries, etc; remove paper backing and recycle separately

Materials Not Accepted in the Blue Recycling Cart:

• Containers for motor oil, vehicle lubricant or antifreeze products (call the RCBC Hotline 1-800-667-4321 or check Recyclepedia)
• Packaging labelled biodegradable or compostable
• Liquid-absorbing pads, e.g., in trays of meat, poultry, fish, etc.
• Plastic wrap
• Plastic blister packs e.g. plastic/foil protective packaging for chewing gum and pills
• Ceramic plant pots
• Lawn edging, tarps, plastic furniture or toys
• Garden hoses
• Plastic string or rope
• Plastic paint cans (call the RCBC Hotline 1-800-667-4321 or check Recyclepedia)
• Pails larger than 25L
• Pails for lubricants and oils (call the RCBC Hotline 1-800-667-4321 or check Recyclepedia)
• Microwavable bowls with metal rims
• Plastic or foil lids from coffee and tea pods
• Beverage bottles or jugs for flavoured tea, juice, or other beverages can be returned to depot for deposit refund or included in container recycling

Accepted Items:

• Paper cups for hot and cold beverages
• Cartons and boxes for milk, milk-type beverages, cream, substitute eggs, broth, sauces, etc.
• Frozen dessert boxes for ice cream, frozen yogurt, etc.

Not Accepted in the Blue Recycling Cart:

• Straws
• Juice cartons and boxes can be returned to depot for deposit refund or included in container recycling

Accepted Materials:

• Steel containers for food including pet food; tins for cookies, tea, chocolates, etc.; includes metal lid
  • Empty and rinse cans. Labels are OK
  • Remove lids, drop into can and squeeze slightly
• Aluminum cans and lids used for food
• Aluminum foil wrap and foil take-out containers, including pie plates, food trays, etc.
• Empty aluminum aerosol containers used for food, air fresheners, shaving cream, deodorant, hairspray, foam insulation, etc.

Materials Not Accepted in the Blue Recycling Cart:

• Spray paint cans (call the RCBC Hotline 1-800-667-4321 or check Recyclepedia)
• Aerosol cans with any contents remaining
• Propane cylinders (call the RCBC Hotline 1-800-667-4321 or check Recyclepedia)
• Foil-lined cardboard take-out containers and lids
• Aluminum beverage containers can be returned to depot for deposit refund or included in container recycling
• Steel paint cans
• Coat hangers (return to dry cleaners)
• Pots, pans and baking trays
• Propane cylinders
• Metal toys
• Appliances
• Metal hardware or other scrap metal
• Wiring or metal cords, extension cords
• Steel beverage cans can be returned for deposit refund or included in container recycling