RECYCLING: Recycling List for Blue Bins     

  For other recycling options beyond the blue bins go to ’More Recycling’

   Recycling can reduce your household waste by nearly 50 per cent.

Recycling Easy as       The 3 Blue Bin Categories:    1. Corrugated Cardboard    2. Paper & Boxboard    3. Plastic, Metal & Milk Containers    CARDBOARD – PLEASE FLATTEN ALL BOXES     All recycling items must be clean.    Moving boxes     Appliance boxes                                   PAPER & BOXBOARD –    ALL PAPER MUST BE CLEAN AND DRY    PAPER:    Newspapers    Magazines     Flyers                                         Telephone books    Hardcover books    Computer paper    Coloured paper    Paperback books    Posters    Envelopes    x No wax paper    x No gift wrap    BOXBOARD:    Cereal boxes    Paper towel rolls    Shoe boxes    Kleenex boxes    Cracker boxes    x No milk cartons    x No wax cardboard	PLASTIC, METAL & MILK RIGID PLASTIC Look for the recycling symbol with a number 1, 2 or 5.   Please rinse all containers Ice cream tubs Yogurt containers Bleach jugs Antifreeze containers Plastic milk jugs Ketchup bottles Pill bottles x No Styrofoam METAL Tin cans Coat hangers Aluminum pie plates PLASTIC BAGS Grocery and shopping bags Dry cleaner wrap Clean 'shrink' wrap Clean bread and frozen food bags Any 'soft' plastic you can crumple in your hand like a plastic bag x No chip bags MILK CARTONS Please rinse cartons All  cardboard milk cartons

   Frequently Asked Questions

   Are cardboard milk cartons recyclable?
   Yes! As of August 1st, 2009 milk cartons are recyclable in the Fundy region. You can bring your clean milk cartons to the   
   Blue Bins and put them in the bin marked ’Plastic, Metal & Milk’.  Now all milk packaging is recyclable and the milk cartons, 
   jugs and milk bags go in the same bin. Just remember to clean out all containers to reduce odours as you store them at 
   home.

   Do labels need to be taken off my cans and plastic bottles?
   No, you may leave the labels on the cans or plastic containers when you recycle them. Plastic and metal are both melted 
   down during the recycling process. The melting temperature is so high that any paper is burned off during the process.

   Do I have to take the lids off my containers?
   Yes, lids should be taken off all containers. This will help prevent any containers from building up pressure and bursting 
   during  pick-up and delivery. Another reason to remove the lids is because in most cases the lids are not made from the same
   material as the container. If you are ever in doubt of what to do with any item, please phone the Hotline at 738-1212.

   Why can’t I recycle glass?
   Glass is no longer recycled because there was no market for recycled glass. In addition, more and more packaging was 
   being made from plastic and less from glass. Thus, the amount of glass received was very low, and the amount of plastic bags
   and rigid plastic has continued to grow.

   What is the best way to organize my recycling at home?
   We have found that the solution varies, depending upon your home, family, and lifestyle.  Here are some Recycling Systems 
   that Commission Staff Use 

   How do I recycle shredded paper properly?
   Help us reduce litter by following these tips. Before placing shredded paper in the Paper Blue Bin, please:
   * Shred only the sesitive parts of the document
   * Put shredded paper in a paper bag, large envelope, or large, clear plastic bag. Tie the bag securely.
   * Do not use grocery bags.