| Foam packaging, coloured (expanded polystyrene or Styrofoam) | Foam packaging, coloured (expanded polystyrene or Styrofoam) | <div class="ExternalClass3DC68A51A89F4A51AF4D34A6C2077D66"><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</li></ul></div> | | Residential only | Free |
| Foam packaging, white (expanded polystyrene or Styrofoam) | Foam packaging, white (expanded polystyrene or Styrofoam) | <div class="ExternalClass3378C760D2BC45BF8CF792A3D6F11FFB"><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</li></ul></div> | | Residential only | Free |
| Glass bottles and jars | Glass bottles and jars | <div class="ExternalClassF6EA2B5C50C34103B0060E07020D3601"><ul><li>Accepted: clear and coloured bottles and jars (labels okay) </li><li>Empty and rinse containers</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</li></ul></div> | | Residential only | Free |
| Mixed containers | Mixed containers | <div class="ExternalClass2F632A3AAB214EDEB85B952BFEDA6844"><div><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)<br></li><li><strong>Not</strong> accepted: soft plastics, paper towels, paper or metal straws, oil
containers, and paint cans<br></li></ul></div></div> | | Residential only | Free |
| Paper and cardboard | Paper and cardboard | <div class="ExternalClass6319275CCD1B4D44921DDB8E2C33A825"><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="ExternalClassD323E244B6BF4D07BB8D1BD447DF7150"><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="ExternalClass0666C08224EF4069B5EE07983968AB0E"><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><br></li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Batteries | Batteries | <div class="ExternalClass121C17DEBA39421ABE2855AAA84773FF"><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</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">Call2Recycle</a>)<br></li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Bicycles | Bicycles | <div class="ExternalClass98E09D3D2D0A4600B482105C0DBEE60B"><ul><li>Condition of bicycles will be assessed, and they will be recycled or
donated appropriately</li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Books | Books | <div class="ExternalClass37C3974978284E76AEDC261F20AFA758"><ul><li>Accepted for donation</li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Butane canisters | Butane canisters | <div class="ExternalClassAE911195D86743CC89C62533F671B600"><ul><li>Accepted: butane canisters<br></li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors | Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors | <div class="ExternalClassAC8D361A60334196AF4FD38DC409141D"><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></li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Clothing | Clothing | <div class="ExternalClass4E15032A0DA9479A8796607196399F7E"><ul><li>Accepted: clean and dry clothing for donation </li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Cooking oil | Cooking oil | <div class="ExternalClass043041FE06644A83985A465AE05A20C4"><ul><li>Accepted: used cooking oil (stored in a container)</li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Electronics (e-waste) | Electronics (e-waste) | <div class="ExternalClass278CD6DDB4444D9CA2DBC1F2F6161953"><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="ExternalClass3A88B849C11344CE93DC9A17AC7580B2"><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></div> | | | Free |
| Light bulbs and light fixtures | Light bulbs and light fixtures | <div class="ExternalClassD187CEA16FA94BEAA844432171BFF5B8"><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="ExternalClass1B4FB5ACC63D4C66A6933CC7E2875B2E"><ul><li>Accepted: scrap metal and large metal appliances</li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Oil filters, oil, and antifreeze | Oil filters, oil, and antifreeze | <div class="ExternalClassA02DD068871847D0A4BF6501F7ECA433"><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="ExternalClass766D22AB37B545D3BDC7BFEA8DE56715"><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></li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Pesticides | Pesticides | <div class="ExternalClassF66F065344644ECAADDF5D789B2C5CB6"><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<br></li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Plastics, bulky rigid | Plastics, bulky rigid | <div class="ExternalClass7628D1CB68854E64A068CD057A1408B4"><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><br></li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Propane tanks | Propane tanks | <div class="ExternalClass6B6BC12F2B3C4445A8BEA7EEDB1F6DAB"><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></li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Refrigeration appliances | Refrigeration appliances | <div class="ExternalClass928B33781A1F4DF98E8FFC1FF08B2E8D"><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></div> | | | Free |
| Refundables (beverage containers) | Refundables (beverage containers) | <div class="ExternalClass972BC319674944DBA8B4C48DDA38A0B2"><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/expressandgo/" target="_blank">sign up here</a> for Return-It Express & Go (a cell phone is required to use this service)</li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Thermostats | Thermostats | <div class="ExternalClass5CC08176589042E2869727979D17A40F"><ul><li>Accepted: electrical, mechanical, and mercury-containing thermostats</li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Cardboard | Cardboard | <div class="ExternalClassFE6105BC3C8D4CC1B5770FC56F250AE5"><ul><li>Accepted: cardboard<br></li></ul></div> | | Commercial only | Free |