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what does these red, blue, green trash bins mean?
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The Blue Bin
A.K.A The Recycling Bin
We’ll start with the brilliant Blue Bin because it is the most crucial. And it’s the bin where things usually go awry. You see, contaminated recycling is currently costing the City millions annually. One third of what is put in the Blue Bin doesn’t belong there! Be warned that the City is taking this matter seriously—they’re inspecting Blue Bins and tagging those who are recycling incorrectly. Thankfully, after reading this, you’ll be a disposal hero that keeps your bag free from the tag.
Rule 1: No food
Empty and rinse food containers before tossing them into your Blue Bin. When you don’t, the residue from items get soaked up by paper and can ruin large batches of perfectly fine recyclables.
Rule 2: No hot beverage cups
Most hot cups are lined with plastic, which makes them difficult to sort mechanically at the recycling facility. The colour in the paper also makes it difficult to turn cups into other paper-based products. Your disposable cups fair better in the garbage (Black Bin).
Rule 3: No VHS tapes, chains, hoses or electrical cords
These items get tangled, cause damage and make a huge mess. Donate them or toss them in the garbage!
Rule 4: No black plastic
Black plastic of any kind, such as take-out containers and black garbage bags aren’t accepted in the City’s recycling program. Always remember: never put black and blue together, whether you’re picking an outfit or or recycling.
Rule 5: No coffee pods
Unfortunately, many coffee pods cannot be recycled. In fact, the inventor of the coffee pod, John Sylvan, wishes he never created such a wasteful item. Check with your coffee pod dealer to see if your pods can be recycled through a postage program.
Rule 6: No clothing or textiles
One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Old clothes, shoes, blankets, and curtains don’t belong in the Blue Bin. Rather, find a place for them in donation boxes around the city. But if the quality of your faded Modrobes from the early 90s are gnarly, feel free to put them in the garbage.
Blue Bin Recycling Tips
Remove food, liquids or other contents and rinse clean before recycling
Put items in loose and not bagged. Use a clear plastic bag only if necessary
Put shredded paper in a clear plastic bag
Separate plastic bags/over-wrap from newspapers, flyers, magazines, water/soft drink cases; recycle separately
Items Accepted in the Blue Bin
Plastic bags (soft and stretchy)
Plastic bottles, plates and cups
Aluminum cans, pie plates, trays, and roasting pans (cleaned)
Foam polystyrene meat trays (liners are garbage)
Plastic food containers and cutlery (black and compostable plastic is garbage)
Bottles and jars (lids on)
Paper bags, newspaper, flyers, cardboard, and cartons
The Green Bin
A.K.A The Food and Organic Waste Bin
Food scraps like apple cores, eggshells or expired leftovers belong in your glorious Green Bin. So does anything compostable like animal waste, diapers, and coffee grinds. It sometimes helps to think about what sort of waste could help a garden grow. Be sure to line your green bin with a biodegradable plastic bag.
Items Accepted in the Green Bin
Fruits, vegetables
Meat, poultry and fish products (including bones)
Pasta, bread, cereals and rice
Dairy products, eggs, and shells
Cake, cookies, candy, and nuts
Animal waste, bedding, and cat litter
House plants, including soil
Coffee grounds/filters, tea bags
Diapers, sanitary products
Soiled paper such as food packaging, ice cream containers, popcorn, flour, and sugar bags
Soiled tissues, napkins and paper towels (unless they have been used with chemicals/cleaning supplies)
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