What you need to know
Recycle and dispose of items the right way with Waste Wizard
Enter an item below to see how to recycle or safely dispose of it.
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- Rinsed diapers
- Potato chip bags (how to recycle this item)
- Ziplock bags (how to recycle this item)
- Bubble wrap (how to recycle this item)
- Candy wrappers (how to recycle this item)
Important How to recycle flexible plastic packaging
Flexible plastic packaging, including potato chip bags, Ziplock bags, bubble wrap, and candy wrappers, can be recycled at:
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Important If we find banned items in your garbage bin, your garbage may not get collected. Please remove any banned items so we can pick up your garbage next time.
What to do with extra garbage 
On collection day, we pick up garbage bags that have extra-garbage stickers.
Important If your garbage bin is overflowing, our crews may not collect it. Please make sure the lid on your garbage bin can fully close.
Preventing pests and odours
- Place all of your food scraps in your green bin for weekly collection.
- Make sure to keep your garbage cart lid closed tightly.
- Rinse food packaging.
- Empty contents of diapers and pet waste bags into the toilet.
- Double-bag diapers and personal hygiene products.
- Sprinkle baking soda on your garbage.