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Bluebag Recycling Program

 

The Region of queens offers bi-weekly curbside collection of recyclables as part of the bluebag recycling program.

 

What can I put in my bluebag?       (Download Sort Sheet)

What type of bags can I use for my recyclables?

What do I do with Corrugated Cardboard Boxes?

Why would my bluebag be rejected?

What if I have a question about recycling?

 

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What can I put in my bluebag?

All recyclables go into one bluebag.

Containers

Paper

  • Tetra-Pak drinking boxes such as juice boxes and soy milk boxes
  • Milk and juice cartons that have a gable top
  • Soup or broth boxes (similar to Tetra-Pak juice boxes)
  • Plastic bottles and jugs such as pop bottles, bleach jugs and shampoo bottles
  • Glass jars and bottles such as food and jam jars and wine bottles  (No broken glass)
  • Metal food cans such as soup, beans, ravioli, tuna and hummus cans
  • Metal beverage cans such as pop cans and apple juice and cranberry cans
  • Aluminum trays, containers and foil such as pie trays and metal frozen food containers
  • Fine paper such as computer paper and print-outs
  • Newspapers and newsprint
  • Phone books
  • Magazines (glossy and non-glossy)
  • Paper egg cartons and coffee take-out trays
  • Non-foil wrapping paper
  • Cardboard such as boxes, toilet paper and paper towel tubes and wrapping paper tubes
  • Boxboard such as cereal, tissue, cracker and frozen food boxes
  • Plastic shopping bags go in this sort too!  Stuff all bags into one bag and tie closed. No waxed or laminated finishes

 

What type of bags can I use for my recyclables?

Recyclable should be placed in clear or (transparent) blue bags. Grocery bags and department store bags are recyclable and go in your bluebag. These are not to be used for garbage or recyclables.

 

What do I do with Corrugated Cardboard Boxes?

Cardboard boxes should be broken down and placed in your bluebag. If they are to big for your bluebag, simply flatten, tie and bundle then place beside your bluebags for collection.

 

Why would my bluebag be rejected?

Possible reasons for rejection;

  • Contains styrofoam, cloths or other unacceptable material
  • Materials are wet or dirty
  • Contains garbage or food waste
  • Bag is not tied

 

What if I have a question about recycling?

If you have a question about what goes in your bluebag, please call us at
354-3455.

 

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Brochures to Download 

2009 - 2010 Recycling Guide (685kb)