Disposal of Items


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Aerosol Cans (Empty)
Blue Box
Place in the Blue Box. Remove the plastic lids and place them separately in the Blue Box.
Aluminum Cans
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. Place the lid inside the metal can and squeeze opening. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage.
Aluminum Foil, Tray, Container
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage.
Bottle Caps
Blue Box, Garbage
Place in the Blue Box. Bottle caps should be left on plastic bottles and placed in the Blue Box. Place loose bottle caps in the garbage. Loose bottle caps are too small to be recovered in the recycling process.
Cardboard With Metal Bottoms
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage. Remove plastic lid from can and place it separately in the Blue Box.
Coffee Cup Lid, Plastic
Blue Box
Place in the Blue Box. Plastic lids from disposable coffee cups and beverage cups are recyclable. The cups should be placed in the garbage.
Coffee Cup, Styrofoam
Blue Box
Place in the Blue Box.
Cookie Tin
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage.
Detergent Jugs (Empty), Lids
Blue Box
Place in the Blue Box. Rinse and place the cap on the plastic jug before placing it in the Blue Box.
Drinking Glasses (Hard Plastic)
Blue Box
Place in the Blue Box.
Drywall Compound
Blue Box, Household Hazardous Waste Depot, Garbage
If wet, bring the compound to a Household Hazardous Waste Depot. This item is hazardous and should not be placed in the garbage or recycling. If dry, place the dried compound in the garbage. Place empty plastic containers in the Blue Box with the lids removed.
Egg Carton (Clear Plastic, Foam)
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage.
Foam Coffee Cup
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage.
Foam Packaging
Blue Box
Place in the Blue Box.
Food and Beverage Cartons
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage. Beverage cartons are made from both paper and plastic, and are better sorted with Blue Box items.
Frozen Juice Cans
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. Place lid inside metal can and squeeze opening. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage.
Fruit Cup (Single Serve)
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in your garbage. Peel off plastic seal and place in the garbage.
Glass Bottles, Jars
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage. Remove metal lid and place in the Blue Box.
Hand Lotion Container
Blue Box, Garbage
Squeeze tubes go in the garbage. Plastic containers go in the Blue Box. Completely empty the container before placing in the Blue Box.
Ice Cream Tub/Lid (Plastic)
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage. Remove plastic seal and place in the garbage.
Iced Cappuccino Cup
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage.
Juice Box
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage. Place straw and plastic packaging in the garbage.
Litter Box
Blue Box, Garbage
Place empty plastic litter boxes in the Blue Box. Before placing in the Blue Box, remove kitty litter; wrap in newspaper and place in the Green bin. Plastic litter boxes containing kitty litter are not acceptable in the Blue Box. If the litter box is not made of plastic, place in the garbage.
Medicine Bottle (Empty)
Blue Box
Place in the Blue Box. Remove medication and rinse. If unable to remove all medicine from the bottle, place this item in the garbage. Bottle caps that are fastened to the bottle are to be placed in the Blue Box. Place loose bottle caps in the garbage. Loose bottle caps are too small to be recovered in the recycling process.
Molded Plastic Packaging
Blue Box
Place in the Blue Box. Remove any boxboard contained within the plastic packaging and place it in the Grey Box.
Pail (Metal)
Blue Box
Place in the Blue Box.
Paint Can (Metal or Plastic - Empty)
Blue Box
Place in the Blue Box. Plastic and metal paint cans with a thin layer of residual dry paint are accepted. Remove the lid from the paint can before placing in the Blue Box.
Perfume Bottle (Empty)
Blue Box
Remove perfume residue and rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove perfume residue, put this item in the garbage. For perfume bottles with metal lids, remove the metal lid and place in the Blue Box. For perfume bottles with small plastic lids, remove the small plastic lid and place in the garbage. Small plastic lids are too small to be recovered in the recycling process.
Plastic Bottle
Blue Box
Remove any food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage. Bottle caps that are fastened to the bottle are to be placed in the Blue Box. Place loose bottle caps in the garbage as they are too small to be recovered in the recycling process.
Plastic Container
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage.
Plastic Cookie, Cracker Tray
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage. Remove outer packaging (bag or wrap) and place in the garbage. Place cookie and cracker boxes in the Grey Box.
Plastic Cups (Disposable)
Blue Box
Place in the Blue Box. Rinse the disposable plastic cup before placing in the Blue Box.
Plastic Flower Pot, Plant Tray
Blue Box
Remove soil residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove soil and plant residue, put this item in the garbage.
Plastic Hanging Basket (For Plants)
Blue Box, Garbage
Remove soil residue and place the basket in the Blue Box. If unable to remove the soil and plant residue place in the garbage. Place the hangers in the garbage. Plastic hangers are made from several different types of plastic and are not recyclable.
Plastic Jar, Jug (Empty)
Blue Box
Remove any residue, rinse and place in the Blue Box. If unable to remove residue, put this item in the garbage. Place the cap back on the plastic jar before placing it in the Blue Box.
Plastic Packaging (e.g. Bakery and Produce Containers)
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage.
Plastic Pail (19 Litres or Less)
Blue Box
Place in the Blue Box. Empty and rinse. Remove handle and place in the garbage. Must be 19 litres (5 US Gallons) or less.
Plastic Soap Bottle
Blue Box
Empty, rinse, replace cap and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove soap residue, put this item in the garbage. If the plastic soap bottle has a hand pump, remove the pump and place it in the garbage.
Pop Cans
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage.
Potato Chip Container
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage. Remove lid from can and place it separately in the Blue Box.
Pudding Cup (Single Serve)
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage. Peel off foil/plastic seal and place in the garbage.
Shampoo Bottle
Blue Box
Place in the Blue Box Empty and rinse. Bottle caps that are fastened to the bottle are to be placed in the Blue Box. Place loose bottle caps in the garbage. Loose bottle caps are too small to be recovered in the recycling process.
Sports Drink Bottle
Blue Box
Place in the Blue Box Empty and rinse. Bottle caps that are fastened to the bottle are to be placed in your Blue Box. Place loose bottle caps in the garbage. Loose bottle caps are too small to be recovered in the recycling process.
Spray Paint (Empty)
Blue Box
Place in the Blue Box. Remove the plastic lids and place them separately in the Blue Box.
Steel Cans
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. Place the lid inside the metal can and squeeze opening. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage.
Styrofoam
Blue Box
Remove residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage.
Sunscreen Container
Garbage, Blue Box
Squeeze tubes go in the garbage. Plastic containers and aerosol cans go in the Blue Box. Completely empty the container before placing in the Blue Box
Water Bottle (Filtered)
Blue Box
Place in the blue box. Remove filter and place in the garbage. Bottle caps that are fastened to the bottle are to be placed in the Blue Box. Place loose bottle caps in the garbage. Loose bottle caps are too small to be recovered in the recycling process.
Yogurt Cup (Single Serve)
Blue Box
Remove food residue, rinse and place in Blue Box. If unable to remove food residue, put this item in the garbage. Peel off foil/plastic seal and place in the garbage.

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