| Foam packaging, coloured (expanded polystyrene or Styrofoam) | Foam packaging, coloured (expanded polystyrene or Styrofoam) | <div class="ExternalClass9E944C9570684B4DAA7B154382F98E71"><ul><li>Accepted: foam food containers and trays, and foam cushion packaging</li><li><strong>Not</strong> accepted: napkins, liquid absorbing pads, foam peanuts, foam board insulation, and foam furniture</li><li>Note that any food residue and labels/tape must be removed</li><li>Squishy foam packaging should be dropped off with flexible plastics<br></li></ul></div> | | Residential only | Free |
| Foam packaging, white (expanded polystyrene or Styrofoam) | Foam packaging, white (expanded polystyrene or Styrofoam) | <div class="ExternalClass3C503BA8CE3F4994A5B994C7454125F7"><p></p><ul><li>Accepted: foam food containers and trays and foam cushion packaging </li><li><strong>Not</strong> accepted: napkins, liquid absorbing pads, foam peanuts, foam board insulation, foam furniture, and insulated foam coolers</li><li>Note that any food residue and labels/tape must be removed</li><li>Squishy foam packaging should be dropped off with flexible plastics<br></li></ul></div> | | Residential only | Free |
| Glass bottles and jars | Glass bottles and jars | <div class="ExternalClass06C16072F5F14BDBB22DF63859324185"><ul><li>Accepted: clear and coloured bottles and jars (labels okay)</li><li>Empty and rinse containers<br></li><li>Put all lids with mixed containers recycling</li><li>
<strong>Not </strong>accepted: drinking glasses, dishes, cookware, window glass or mirrors (whole or broken), non-packaging glass containers, and ceramic mugs<br></li></ul></div> | | Residential only | Free |
| Mixed containers | Mixed containers | <div class="ExternalClass34B5FA74251943DAB662FB2DFAC04221"><ul><li>Accepted: paper cups for hot and cold beverages, coated paper plates and bowls, cartons, empty spray/aerosol containers, aluminum cans, aluminum foil, plastic gift boxes, plastic tubs and lids (for products such as yogurt, margarine, and ice cream), and plastic bottles and caps</li><li>Empty and rinse containers</li><li>Note that only packaging materials are accepted as mixed containers</li><li>Other rigid plastics maybe accepted as “Bulky Rigid Plastics” (see below)</li><li><strong>Not</strong> accepted: soft plastics, paper towels, paper or metal straws, oil containers, and paint cans</li></ul></div> | | Residential only | Free |
| Paper and cardboard | Paper and cardboard | <div class="ExternalClass5E1E83A20DB14F84B422D20737901A2D"><ul><li>Accepted: newspaper and flyers, magazines, cardboard, paper bags, paper party decorations, and shredded paper (contain shredded paper inside a paper bag or box)</li><li><strong>Not</strong> accepted: wax paper, parchment paper, items made with a combination of plastic and paper, paper towels, and hardcover or paperback books</li></ul></div> | | Residential only | Free |
| Plastics, flexible | Plastics, flexible | <div class="ExternalClass017953E2CC2A42B1B113B1D7A69B0F7A"><ul><li>Accepted: grocery bags, zipper lock pouches, woven and net plastic bags, overwrap from paper towels, squishy cushion packaging, bubble wrap, plastic shrink wrap, and produce bags</li><li>
<strong>Not</strong> accepted: plastic-lined paper, crinkly cellophane wrap, and plastic squeeze tubes</li></ul></div> | | Residential only | Free |
| Appliances, power tools, and electric outdoor power equipment | Appliances, power tools, and electric outdoor power equipment | <div class="ExternalClassC63E02D49E264AAA90A5E0F19F28B928"><ul><li>Examples of accepted items include: circular saws, drill, sanders, welding tools, heat guns, blenders, toasters, coffee makers, vacuums, outdoor power equipment, microwaves, surface cooking units, clothes dryers, washing machines, and treadmills</li><li>Note: large appliances are accepted as scrap metal<br></li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Batteries | Batteries | <div class="ExternalClass83119CED08B14ED7824674AD182F31DF"><p></p><ul><li>Accepted: single-use (alkaline) batteries, rechargeable batteries, button cells, carbon zinc, lead acid automotive batteries, lithium primary and small seal lead acid batteries<br></li><li>Seal batteries in bags or tape terminals before recycling</li><li><strong>Not</strong> accepted: batteries weighing over 5 kg each, damaged/defective/recalled batteries (if under 5 kg contact <a href="https://www.call2recycle.ca/" target="_blank" title="Link to Call2Recycle">Call2Recycle</a>)</li></ul><p></p></div> | | | Free |
| Books | Books | <div class="ExternalClassA8BFA382ABE64CAF8EFC0AA5A89E9D73"><ul><li>Accepted for donation</li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Butane canisters | Butane canisters | <div class="ExternalClassA8C31281F76A4D9DBD57904C54A5453E"><ul><li>Accepted: butane canisters<br></li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors | Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors | <div class="ExternalClassD7090D1B779646D5817AFF71E75C0A0B"><p></p><ul><li>Accepted: smoke alarms, carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, combination smoke/CO alarms</li><li><strong>Not</strong> accepted: alarm keypads, physically damaged smoke alarms, building-wide smoke/CO detector units, smoke detectors without an alarm function (typically installed in commercial buildings)</li><li>Large quantities (over 40) are not accepted<br><br></li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Clothing | Clothing | <div class="ExternalClassEC084E32A13D41C5AA5F649879751610"><p><ul><li>Accepted: clean and dry clothing for donation </li></ul></p></div> | | | Free |
| Cooking oil | Cooking oil | <div class="ExternalClassC21832291713412CB5CBB90731A75A74"><p><ul><li>Accepted: used cooking oil (stored in a container)</li></ul></p></div> | | | Free |
| Electronics (e-waste) | Electronics (e-waste) | <div class="ExternalClassB8D5022C3FDC484684EF5C580622DE3B"><ul><li>Accepted: items with a plug or built-in battery, like televisions, non-cellular and cellular telephones, chargers, home audio/visual systems, computers, printers, portable audio/visual systems, IT and telecom equipment, medical and monitoring devices, e-bikes, and e-scooters </li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Flammable liquids, solvents, and gasoline | Flammable liquids, solvents, and gasoline | <div class="ExternalClass4EF8AAD608F548F09F8A4F862BA71BF5"><p><ul><li>Accepted: kerosene, acetone, barbeque lighter fluid, varnish remover, paint stripper, paint thinner, and furniture stripper</li><li>Must be in the original container with original labels, including flammable symbol or text indicating material is flammable. Limit 10 L per container.</li><li>Gasoline must be in approved ULC container. Limit 25 L per container. Container cannot be returned to the customer.</li><li><strong>Not</strong> accepted: diesel<br></li></ul></p></div> | | | Free |
| Light bulbs and light fixtures | Light bulbs and light fixtures | <div class="ExternalClass20AA4BB6AC404E8EA1812910C8620132"><p></p><ul><li>Accepted: fluorescent tubes, light emitting diodes, incandescent and halogen bulbs, compact fluorescent lights, bike lights, flashlights, lamps, ceiling fixtures, chandeliers, string lights, and outdoor fixtures</li><li><strong>Not</strong> accepted: aquarium equipment, horticulture lighting fixtures, lava lamps, neon signs, tanning beds, PCB-containing ballasts, and strobe lights</li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Metals | Metals | <div class="ExternalClass8421F3109E40407FAFACC983C5449166"><ul><li>Accepted: scrap metal and large metal appliances<br></li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Oil filters, oil, and antifreeze | Oil filters, oil, and antifreeze | <div class="ExternalClass4F7525FC981B45F8B3A5CC8933CDAEB0"><ul><li>Accepted: used oil, used antifreeze, used filters, and used oil and antifreeze containers</li><li>Oil includes any petroleum or synthetic crankcase oil, engine oil, hydraulic fluid, transmission fluid, gear oil, heat transfer fluid or other fluid used for lubricating purposes in machinery or equipment</li><li>Bring used oil in its original container so the container can be recycled</li><li><strong>Not </strong>accepted: fuel cans, oil barrels, grease, transformer oil, brake fluid, and rags </li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Paint products | Paint products | <div class="ExternalClassC68EB4BF79094FABB9D3DAC9E4759001"><ul><li>Accepted: residential-use varnish and paint</li><li>Paint must be in its original container with labels intact and not mixed with different types of paint products</li><li>Only household paint products in containers no more than 23 L (5 gallons) in size</li><li>Paint aerosols (spray paints) accepted up to 660 g (24 oz) in size</li><li>Maximum 10 cans of paint or 50 aerosol cans per customer per visit <br><br></li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Pesticides | Pesticides | <div class="ExternalClass45790647BE5045DF9B1BD7D1431CD2C6"><p></p><ul><li>Accepted: domestic pesticides only including liquid, solid, and aerosol pesticides</li><li>Pesticides must be in original labelled container (limit 10 L per container)</li><li>Label must have two markings: a poison symbol (skull and crossbones) and a “Pest Control Product” registration number</li></ul><p><br></p></div> | | | Free |
| Plastics, bulky rigid | Plastics, bulky rigid | <div class="ExternalClassF1FB54898AD340FB8FD797C90EBD5DC7"><ul><li>Accepted: plastic codes 1, 2, 4, and 5</li><li>Common items include storage containers, patio furniture, toys, laundry baskets, trash and recycling bins, reusable food storage containers, Coroplast signs, and reusable water bottles<br></li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Propane tanks | Propane tanks | <div class="ExternalClass8943DC37F5704BC68F45C9DC944BB293"><p></p><div><ul><li>Accepted: propane tanks used with household barbeques and small camping propane tanks</li><li><strong>Not</strong> accepted: vehicle tanks</li><li>Maximum tank volume: 100 pounds<br><br></li></ul></div></div> | | | Free |
| Refrigeration appliances | Refrigeration appliances | <div class="ExternalClassF12D40553D754424BA81AFC1A06EEA28"><p></p><ul><li>Maximum four refrigeration appliances per visit</li><li>Accepted: refrigerators, wine coolers, beverage centres, freezers, portable air conditioners, room/window air conditioners, and portable dehumidifiers</li><li><strong>Not</strong> accepted: large commercial refrigerators <br></li></ul><p><br></p></div> | | | Free |
| Refundables (beverage containers) | Refundables (beverage containers) | <div class="ExternalClass05D13C1CB6AB4092B7B105E1A92F17B6"><ul><li>Accepted: aluminum cans, plastic bottles, drink boxes, drink pouches, gable top drink containers, milk and plant-based milk containers, liquor glass, and liquor plastic</li><li>To receive a refund for your beverage containers <a href="https://www.return-it.ca/express/about/#types" target="_blank">sign up here</a><span id="ms-rterangecursor-start"></span><span id="ms-rterangecursor-end"></span> for Return-It Express & Go (a cell phone is required to use this service)</li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Thermostats | Thermostats | <div class="ExternalClass26267674727E4E498A576ACCB198E0C2"><ul><li>Accepted: electrical, mechanical, and mercury-containing thermostats</li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Cardboard | Cardboard | <div class="ExternalClass648D884E57C14D628DE36BD3D6AEAF49">
<ul><li>Accepted: cardboard<br><br></li></ul>
</div> | | Commercial only | Free |