Recycle BC’s Waste
can be taken to Interior Recycling for recycling.
Accepted Materials
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Plastic shopping bags
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Plastic bags for bread, produce, dry cleaning, newspapers/flyers
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Bags for water softener, salt, garden products, etc.
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Plastic overwrap on diapers, paper towel, feminine hygiene products, flats of canned beverages
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Plastic overwrap on mattresses and electronics
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Plastic food storage, sandwich, freezer, and vacuum seal bags
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Plastic shrink wrap
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Flexible plastic gift bags and boxes
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Transparent single-use recycling bags
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Reusable plastic curbside recycling bags (e.g. yellow bags for Paper)
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Reusable plastic-only carry-out bags
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Plastic drop sheet or covering
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Squishy cushion packaging (polyethylene foam)
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Plastic bubble wrap
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Zipper lock pouches for frozen foods (e.g. berries, vegetables, prawns)
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Zipper lock and tear-open pouches for cannabis product
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Stand-up pouches for dried fruit and nuts, quinoa, grated cheese, etc.
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Potato chip bags
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Crinkly plastic bags for candy, cereal
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Plastic wrappers for candy, cheese slices, granola bars, etc.
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Crinkly plastic packaging for dry pasta, pre-packaged deli meats, etc.
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Flexible plastic packaging with plastic seal (e.g. deli and cheese packaging)
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Plastic net bags for fruit, onions, avocados, etc.
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Woven plastic bags for rice
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Non-food protective packaging (e.g. all-plastic shipping envelopes, air packets, etc.)
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Not Accepted
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Items that are not packaging like
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Long term heavy-duty storage containers like plastic totes
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Plastic bags with cloth, rope, or ribbon handles
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Carry-out bags with PVC/vinyl
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Packaging labelled biodegradable, compostable, or oxo-degradable
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Lumber or construction wrap
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Items designed for disposal (e.g., garbage bags, compost/leaf bags)
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Flexible 6-pack rings
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Plastic squeeze tubes
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Plastic-lined paper
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Crinkly cellophane wrap for tea, floral arrangements, etc.