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Food Glass Jars

Accepted Materials
Clear or coloured non-deposit glass bottles and jars. Check with your recycling collector for instructions.

Not Accepted
Drinking glasses or dishes, cookware, whole or broken window glass or mirrors
Ceramic products

Plastic Bags and Overwrap

Accepted Materials
Bags for groceries or dry cleaning, bread, newspapers and flyers
Bags for produce, dry bulk foods and frozen vegetables
Outer bags and wrap diapers, feminine hygiene products, paper towels, tissues and soft drink can flats
Bags for water softener salt and garden products
Outer bags fors
Pre-washed salad bags

Not Accepted
Crinkly cellophane wrap for tea, floral arrangements, etc.
Kitchen stretch wrap
Chip or snack bags
Zipper-lock bags
Plastic shipping envelopes or bubble packaging
Packaging labelled biodegradable or compostable
Soft packaging for perishable goods, e.g. bacon, deli meats, cheese slices, etc.
Lumber or construction wrap
Garbage bags (all colours)

Styrofoam

Accepted Materials
Plastic foam containers and trays used for meat and produce
Foam egg cartons
Foam clamshells, cups and bowls for take-out food
Foam cushion packaging to protect electronics, small appliances, etc.

Not Accepted
Liquid-absorbing pads used in trays for meat, poultry, fish, etc.
Shrink wrap for meat, poultry, fish or cheese
Labels, tape, paper and cardboard on foam packaging
Foam peanuts, packing chips, or noodles
Blue or pink foam board insulation
Napkins
Squishy or flexible foam