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Recycling Signage and Resources

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Seeing consistent signage whether at work, school, or a common recycling room, helps people quickly sort their recycling, reduces contamination and increases recycling rates.

You’re encouraged to use these materials to help with your own waste reduction initiatives. There is no copyright. Materials are free to download and use. The files are editable with Adobe Creative Suite or similar software. Questions? Contact corporaterelations@metrovancouver.org.

Multi-family and commercial recycling resources


Recycling room signage

Print off ready-made signs to help get your recyclables and garbage in the right place. Includes signs for food scraps, mixed containers, glass, paper, etc. for use at home and at the office.

Download the signage working file (EPS)​​​​

Icons and colour scheme

​Use these icons as they are, or create your own signs. Studies show that icons are quick and easy to recognize. They remain clear even with photocopying, faxing, washing and fading.

Download the icons working file EPS or PDF below.

Download the icons and color scheme working file (EPS)

Download the icons and color scheme working file (PDF)​​​​​​​

Photographs

Photographs are useful for clarifying what’s in your collection program and what’s not.​​

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Find food container photographs produced by the Canadian Plastics Industry.

Visit the Canadian Plastics Industry

Stickers for kitchens and commercial b​ins

Print as stickers, posters or handouts to show suitable materials for composting and garbage bins.​​

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