What Goes In My Bin?

Sorting 101

What Goes In My Bin?
(and what doesn't)

Everything you put in your bin must be sorted into three streams to meet local waste management regulations.

Mixed Waste

Bluebag and Cardboard Recycling

Construction and Demolition Waste

Please refer to the Western Regional Waste Management web site
or our FAQ section for more information

What Goes In The Bin
(& what doesn't!)

Everything you put in your bin must be sorted to meet local waste management regulations.

Mixed Waste

• Food waste
• Normal office waste
• Non-recyclable plastics
• Textiles
• Clear bags

Construction &
Demolition Waste

• Wood
• Concrete (roll-off only)
• Drywall
• Masonry (roll-off only)
• Siding
• Insulation
• Yard waste
• Bulk waste : beds, mattresses,
  dressers, furniture, off-road tires

Recycling In Blue Bags

Must be separated from other forms of waste

Visit www.wrwm.ca for info on what can go in your blue bags

Cardboard Recycling

Old Corrugated Containers (OCC) must be separated from other forms of waste

• Hazardous materials – paint, oils, chemicals, asbestos, oil tanks, propane, explosives
• Tires
• Metal
• Cardboard / Recycling
• Electronics
• Refrigerators, air conditioners and freezers