| Foam packaging, coloured (expanded polystyrene or Styrofoam) | Foam packaging, coloured (expanded polystyrene or Styrofoam) | <div class="ExternalClass06186FD830DE4A07A825BA61275FDCAD"><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="ExternalClass7718950705234328BE03103B1BBC5983"><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="ExternalClassDA177F2FD09846538EB56EFFCF9CD57D"><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="ExternalClassD47030FB0B2540A081B5505C0DE9A663"><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<br></li></ul></div> | | Residential only | Free |
| Paper and cardboard | Paper and cardboard | <div class="ExternalClassA99023BD252C43FE95F2ED2EF487E3A0"><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="ExternalClassFA24B90A34BD4F6DB2F6298EF812AB98"><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="ExternalClass216FBD793EE04159AD8AED2F45D4C720"><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="ExternalClassBFDF99B02058452FA2F0974318E08562"><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">Call2Recycle</a>)<br></li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Books | Books | <div class="ExternalClassF0180ECCF86C41A8BC4D758ACF0B96C3"><ul><li>Accepted for donation<br></li></ul><br></div> | | | Free |
| Butane canisters | Butane canisters | <div class="ExternalClass8846F60A767E471CB54382BE7AAC7504"><ul><li>Accepted: butane canisters<br></li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors | Carbon monoxide and smoke detectors | <div class="ExternalClassA173DF255AD64FECA1C55DBBE14876B4"><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)<br></li><li>Large quantities (over 40) are not accepted <br><br></li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Clothing | Clothing | <div class="ExternalClass9C09591C2B474CBA9E25F399B59B27E7"><ul><li>Accepted: clean and dry clothing for donation </li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Cooking oil | Cooking oil | <div class="ExternalClassDF90EF799352417D83D56FC59CD36EFD"><p><ul><li>Accepted: used cooking oil (stored in a container)<br></li></ul></p></div> | | | Free |
| Electronics (e-waste) | Electronics (e-waste) | <div class="ExternalClass4C48BAF989A545F49185206D975EE5BA"><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="ExternalClassF378379691864307BF4688034F873E59"><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</li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Light bulbs and light fixtures | Light bulbs and light fixtures | <div class="ExternalClass03AAC0726A9241B1AA4343042D5633AB"><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="ExternalClass964B31EC6B294DC0B0C5A2CD4799D2A6"><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="ExternalClass09785B8B87444654A082FEC731FF3F9D"><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="ExternalClassDA2B9DA37BAB4A4D8557E23C0660387E"><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="ExternalClass7DCF7026EEBE41E590A88AEBD4B639A5"><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="ExternalClass5D789AD2013946B1B644F16773E52D2C"><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="ExternalClass80C94944953C49F5B59AF95642ED65E6"><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="ExternalClass24D55CE16CA544B5AA80F28A450F36BF"><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="ExternalClass58AD61ADF8D248F5A28B21F676181308"><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="ExternalClassFE22FFF4DB784B78800612099954A0D1"><ul><li>Accepted: electrical, mechanical, and mercury-containing thermostats</li></ul></div> | | | Free |
| Cardboard | Cardboard | <div class="ExternalClass648D884E57C14D628DE36BD3D6AEAF49"><p></p><ul><li>Accepted: cardboard</li></ul><p><br></p></div> | | Commercial only | Free |