Always ensure all containers are rinsed and cleaned before placing them in your blue bin.

• Paper and Cardboard

  Newspapers and magazines

  Inserts, flyers, and junk mail

  Catalogs and brochures

  Writing and computer paper

  Greeting cards and plain paper gift wrap

  Letters and envelopes (remove the plastic window)

  Paper bags

  Paperback and hardcover books

  Coffee cup sleeves (no cups)

  Shredded paper (tied up in a transparent bag)

  Cardboard boxes

  Shoe boxes

  Empty cereal and food boxes

  Toilet and paper towel tubes

  Soup and beverage cartons (Tetra Paks)

  Milk cartons and juice boxes

• Metal and Glass (Empty and Rinse All Containers)

  Metal food cans

  Aluminum containers

  Clean glass jars and bottles

  Clean aluminum foil (crumpled into a ball)

• Plastic Containers with Recycling Symbol 1-7 (Empty and Rinse all Containers)

  Milk jugs

  Yogurt and margarine containers

  Beverage and juice containers

  Clamshell food packaging

  Detergent and soap containers

  Shampoo and conditioner bottles

  Mouthwash bottle

  Non-toxic household cleaner bottles

• Stretchy Plastic (Bundled Together in a Single Transparent Plastic Bag)

  Grocery and shopping bags

  Clean sandwich and freezer bags

  Clean, resealable/Ziploc bags

  Clean bread bags

  Dry cleaning bags

  Plastic overwrap (wrapping on toilet or paper towel or water bottle cases)

  Cling wrap

  Bubble wrap

Do NOT place waxed cardboard, paper towels & tissues, ceramics, china, glass plates or cups, light bulbs, mirrors, Tupperware, Styrofoam, or batteries into your blue bin.

*This list acts as a general guideline for most recycling facilities. To make sure you are recycling properly in your area, please refer to your local recycling facility for more information.

• Food Waste

  Plate scrapings

  Fruits and vegetables (remove any stickers)

  Meat, poultry, and bones

  Fish, seafood, shellfish, and shells

  Baked goods (pastries, cookies, cake, muffins, etc.)

  Grains, bread, pasta, rice, beans, cereal

  Eggs and eggshells

  Dairy products (milk, cheese, sour cream, etc.)

  Hardened cooking oil, lard, butter, shortening, food grease

  Condiments, sauces, gravy, and jams

  Nuts, seeds, chips, popcorn, candy, etc.

  Coffee grounds and loose leaf tea

• Food Soiled Paper

  Used paper plates

  Food soiled paper towel or napkins

  Greasy paper bags such as fast food bags or pizza boxes

  Coffee filters

• Yard Waste

  Leaves, cones, needles, and berries

  Small plants, flowers, weeds, and soil

  Grass clippings and sod

  Small branches, twigs, and hedge prunings

• Pet Items (Must be Placed in a Certified Compostable or Paper Bag)

  Pet food and treats

  Animal bedding from pet cages (wood shavings)

  Hair, fur, and feathers

• Other Compostable Items (Must be Placed in a Certified Compostable or Paper Bag)

  Cold barbecue or fireplace ashes

  Untreated lumber

  Wood shavings

  Wooden chopsticks, popsicle sticks, and toothpicks

Do NOT place plastic or biodegradable bags, diapers or personal hygiene items, painted or treated wood, plastic plates, cutlery, or cups, clothing, textiles, fabric, or food & beverage packaging into your green bin. Do NOT add animal waste to your green bin. This belongs in the trash.

*This list acts as a general guideline for most composting facilities. To make sure you are disposing of your organic material properly, please refer to your local composting facility for more information.

• Used Packaging

  Chip bags

  Frozen fruit pouches

  Baby food pouches

  Granola, chocolate bar and candy wrappers

  Food seals (yogurt container seals, pudding lids, etc.)

  Coffee bags

  Cellophane

  Butcher paper

• Foam Containers and Packaging

  Foam cups, plates, and takeout containers

  Foam meat trays

  Foam blocks and packing peanuts

  Foam packaging from electronics, TV's etc.

• Personal Hygiene Products

  All types of wipes - cleaning, makeup, etc.

  Diapers

  Lotion tubes

  Toothpaste tubes

  Dental floss

  Cotton swabs/balls

  Q-Tips

  Feminine hygiene products and applicators

• Household cleaning and maintenance items

  Rubber garden hoses

  Sponges and scrub pads

  Vacuum cleaner dirt (bagged for dust control)

  Dryer lint and dryer sheets

  Furnace filters

  Disposable cleaning pads (Swiffer cloths)

  Rags or paper towels soiled with cleaning products

  Air fresheners (car fresheners, Glade plugins, etc.)

• Non-Recyclable Plastics

  Plastic plates and cutlery

  Plastic lids and takeaway coffee cups

  Straws and stir sticks

  Bread tags

  Bottle caps and milk lids

  Safety seals

  Twist ties and elastics

  Cellophane

• Various Household Items

  Food waste (if no organics program is available)

  General waste

  Small, unusable household appliances (toaster, kettle, etc.)

  Broken toys

  Automotive air filters or rubber belts

  Tape - all types

  Cigarette butts

  Used aluminum foil

The following items must NOT be placed in your black garbage bin. Contact the product manufacturer or local landfill for information on how to dispose of these items.

• NO Hazardous Waste

  Propane tanks and canisters

  Bear spray

  Aerosol cans

  Paint, paint thinners, or glues

  Cleaning chemicals and solvents

  Batteries and electronics

  Ammunition or explosives

  CFL and fluorescent bulbs

  Dead animals

  Asbestos

  Commercial hazardous waste

  Compressed gas cylinders (helium, freon)

  Old medication or medical waste (return to a pharmacist for disposal)

  Mercury thermometer

  Waste items that weigh over 20kg

  Waste items that are unsafe for the collector to access or handle

• NO Automobile Waste

  Car batteries

  Car parts

  Tires

  Gasoline

  Motor oil

  Oil filters and containers

  Brake and transmission fluid

  Antifreeze

• NO Oversized Items

  Large appliances (microwaves, stoves etc.)

  Mattresses

  Furniture (beds, dressers, tables, etc.)

  Water coolers

  Lumber or building materials

  Renovation materials

  Rolls of carpet

  Containers larger than 5 gallons

• Temporary Bin

  • Aerosol Cans

    Empty cans are allowed.

  • Appliances

    Dishwashers, microwaves and stoves are generally accepted in roll-off bins. Refrigerators are not accepted unless they’ve been drained of refrigerant.

  • Heavy Debris

    Asphalt, brick, concrete, dirt and other heavy debris are accepted in temporary bins.

  • Electronics

    Things like computer, printers and TVs are generally allowed. They may not be acceptable in some areas due to local regulations.

  • Furniture

    Beds, chairs, desks, dressers and tables are also usually accepted. They may not be acceptable in some areas due to local regulations.

  • Yard Waste

    Grass, dirt, leaves, logs, shrubs, small branches and stumps are generally accepted, but note that stumps may not be accepted in all locations.

• Permanent Bin

  • General Waste

    All common generate waste is accepted in our bins.

  • Aerosol Cans

    Empty cans are allowed.

  • Food Waste

    All food waste is accepted in a front load bin.

  • Boxes and Packaging Materials

    Break down large boxes to avoid taking up extra space in your bin container.

  • Office Supplies and Electronics

    Electronics may not be accepted in all areas due to local regulations.

While there are many items we can accept, some require separate disposal through a municipal or specialty service. These include any flammable, toxic or hazardous materials. Check out our lists for specific examples.

• Temporary Bin

  Adhesives

  Asbestos

  Batteries

  Contaminated Absorbents and Soils

  Food Waste

  Fuel

  Industrial Drums

  Infectious Waste

  Ink and Resins

  Oils

  Paints and Lacquers

  Railroad Ties

  Refrigerators and Air Conditioners

  Tires

  Hot Water Tanks

• Permanent Bin

  • Oil

    Motor oil, industrial lubricants and cooking oil cannot go in a dumpster.

  • Fuels

    All fuel types are prohibited in dumpsters due to their flammability.

  • Tires

    Not allowed in dumpsters due to the damage they can cause to landfills.

  • Car Batteries

    The toxic chemicals they contain cannot be mixed with other waste.

  • Air Conditioners

    They contain refrigerants that require specialized handling.

  • Liquid Chemicals

    Require specialized handling to be disposed of safely.

  • Asbestos

    Banned from most landfills because it is considered a carcinogen.

  • Industrial Drums

    Substances they contain may be hazardous.

  • Medical and Hazardous Waste

    Require specialized handling to be disposed of safely.

  • Roofing Materials

    Must be disposed of in a temporary dumpster.

  • Concrete, Brick and Asphalt

    Heavy debris like these must be disposed of in a temporary dumpster.

  • Construction Materials

    Materials such as drywall, lumber and flooring must be disposed of in a temporary dumpster.