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CRD Blue Box Accepted
R Metal containers (examples)
R Plastic containers (examples)
R Paper packaging containing liquids
when sold (examples)
- Empty and rinse containers, labels are okay
- Remove caps, pumps and lids; place loose in
blue box
- Put metal lids inside cans and squeeze slightly
- Take refundable beverage containers to depot
for deposit refund
Remember
- Place newspapers and flyers loose in CRD blue
bag, not inside plastic or paper bags. Remove
plastic wraps.
- Remove food residue, liners and inserts from
pizza boxes.
- Place shredded paper inside a paper bag or box
(e.g. cereal box, shoe box) to keep it secure and
prevent litter.
- Remove plastic wrap from cardboard flats. If
cardboard does not fit into the blue bag, flatten
and cut cardboard down to no larger than 76cm
x 76cm (30" x 30"), stack neatly and securely
beside or between your recycling containers
R Clean printed paper items (examples)
Remember
CRD Blue Bag Accepted
Glass Accepted separate
R Clean glass bottles and jars (examples)
- Place clean glass in a separate blue box or
similar-sized plastic bin adjacent to your CRD
blue box
- Empty and rinse, labels are okay
- Recycle lids in your blue box with mixed
containers
- Take deposit containers to depot for deposit
refund
Remember
R Clean paper packaging containing dry
goods when sold (examples)
T Hardcover or paperback books
T Non-paper gift wrap, e.g. foil, ribbons,
bows
T Musical greeting cards with batteries
T Paper towel, napkins or tissues
T Boxes with wax coatings, e.g. grocery
shipping boxes
T Foil and plastic layered bags, e.g., for cookies
and pet food
T Padded envelopes
Do Not Include
R Single-use items (examples)
T Foil-lined cardboard take-out containers
and lids
T Propane tanks or cylinders; paint cans
T Metal or plastic toys
T Appliances, hardware, scrap metal
T Chip or foil bags; foil wrap with paper
T Glass, plastic bags or styrofoam containers
T Blister packs
T Aerosol cans with any contents
T Batteries, electronics, power tools
T Packaging labelled biodegradable or compostable
Do Not Include
T Drinking glasses, dishes, cookware, whole or
broken window glass, mirrors
Do Not Include
- Cut off or remove metal grommets, rope
drawstrings, non-plastic items
- Empty bags of paper receipts and food
residues
- Stuff and tie firmly into one bag keeping
plastic bags and overwrap separate from
foam.
Remember
T Lumber or construction wrap
T Packing chips, peanuts or foam noodles
T Blue or pink foam board insulation
T Garbage bags (any colour)
T Household hazardous waste
Do Not Include
Drop-off at Depots
Visit crd.ca/whatgoeswhere for details
R Flexible Plastics
(examples)
- For info on how to recycle items not accepted
in the curbside program, contact the CRD
Infoline at 250.360.3030 or [email protected]
or visit crd.ca/whatgoeswhere.
- All items accepted for recycling are banned
from residential garbage.
- Set recycling out on recycling day by 7:30am.
- Contact GFL Environmental to request new
or replacement CRD blue boxes or bags at
236.470.0186.
Recycling Tips
Last updated July 2026
R Foam Packaging (examples)
Blue Bag
Acceptable Materials - Newspapers and mixed paper, including cardstock, cereal
boxes, directories, envelopes, file folders, flyers, notices, junk mail, gift wrap (non-foil),
magazines, paper party decorations, catalogues, paper egg cartons, printed paper,
packing paper, paper bags, shredded paper.
Preparation
Include clean paper products only.
- Place materials loosely in your blue bag.
- Shred papers containing personal information and place them in paper bag or box to
keep it secure and prevent litter.
Glass Bottles and Jars
Acceptable Materials - Clean glass bottles and jars (e.g. sauce, jam, pickles).
No broken glass, household glass, window pane or picture frame glass.
Preparation
- Keep glass separate by using a second blue box or similar size container,
identified with a pink "Glass Bottles and Jars Only" label.
- Rinse and clean bottles and jars (no food residue).
- Place bottles and jars loosely in container.
- Remove lids. Place them in your blue box with other mixed containers.
Take refundable beverage containers to a depot or retailer for refund.
Blue Box
Acceptable Materials - Rigid plastic packaging from consumer goods (e.g. electronics,
tools, baked goods, salads). Rigid plastic containers, including yogurt and margarine
containers, shampoo/liquid soap bottles, cleaning product containers, pill/vitamin
bottles, clean plant pots. Single-use products including plastic cups, plates, cultery,
straws, stir sticks. Plastic and metal lids. Aluminum and tin cans. Foil and foil plates (no
food residue). Polycoated containers (e.g. broth and soup cartons).
Preparation
Clean containers and plastic packaging only.
- Place materials loosely in blue box.
- Take lids off containers. Place them in your blue box.
- Flatten materials and plastic containers whenever possible.
No glass, plastic bags or Styrofoam.
Cardboard
Acceptable Materials - Corrugated cardboard, pizza boxes. No food residue or inserts.
Preparation
Remove food residue, liners and inserts from pizza boxes.
Flatten and stack neatly and securely beside or between your recycling containers.
Maximum bundle size: 30" x 30".
All items accepted for recycling are banned from residential garbage.
How to Prepare Your Recycling
Collection Details
Place your recyclables at the curb by 7:30 am on your collection day. Collection time may vary.
- When your blue box is full, use another blue box or container of similar size. Plastic bags are not accepted.
- Shred or rip personal documents before placing at the curb and ensure they are safely secured in your blue bag.
- Regular pick-up on all holidays, except for Christmas and New Year's Day. See schedule at www.crd.ca/bluebox.
Contact GFL Environmental at 236.470.0186 or by email at [email protected] for more information.