Acceptable Items for Emterra Recycling Collection 

 Paper Products 

◦Newspapers, inserts and flyers 

◦Magazines and catalogues 

◦Telephone books and other directories 

◦Writing and home office paper, paper envelopes, and notepads 

◦Paper gift wrap and greeting cards 

◦Shredded paper 

◦Corrugated cardboard boxes used for shipping, grocery and liquor store boxes and pizza boxes 

◦Cardboard and boxboard boxes used for cereal, shoes, tissues, pizza, frozen entrees, desserts, detergent, etc. 

◦Carrier trays for bulk bottled water, soft drinks, cans, food, etc. 

◦Cores for paper towels and toilet tissue 

◦Moulded boxboard packaging for egg cartons, take-out beverage trays, paper-based plant pots 

◦Paper bags (also called kraft paper) and envelopes 

◦Multi-layered paper bags for flour, sugar, etc. 

◦Paper cups for hot and cold beverages 

◦Cartons and boxes for milk, milk-type beverages, cream, substitute eggs, broth, sauces, etc. 

◦Frozen dessert boxes for ice cream, frozen yogurt, etc. 

Plastics 

◦Plastic jugs with screw tops used for milk, cooking oil, laundry detergent and fabric softener, cleaning solutions, cleaning products, body care products, windshield washer fluid, etc. 

◦Plastic bottles with screw caps, spray pump, or pull-up tops for food, dish soap, mouthwash, shampoos, conditioners and other personal care products, pills and vitamins, laundry products, etc. 

◦Plastic jars with wide mouths and screw-top lids for peanut butter, jam, nuts, condiments, vitamins and supplements, personal care products, etc. 

◦Plastic clamshells with hinged or click-closed tops for baked goods, fruit, produce, eggs, etc. 

◦Plastic back-bottom trays and clear tops for deli chicken, single-serve meals, prepared foods, baked goods, housewares, and hardware such as screws or picture hangers, etc. 

◦Plastic tubs and lids for food such as margarine and spreads, dairy products such as yogurt, cottage cheese, sour cream, ice cream, etc. 

◦Plastic cold drink cups with lids for take-out beverages 

◦Plastic garden pots and trays for bedding plants, seedlings, vegetable plants, etc. 

◦Plastic pails less than 25L for laundry detergent, ice cream, pet food, etc. 

◦Microwavable bowls and cups 

◦Empty single-use coffee and tea pods; remove lids and do not include lids with recycling 

◦Rigid plastic packaging for toys, toothbrushes, batteries, etc; remove paper backing and recycle separately 

Aluminum Products 

◦Aluminum cans and lids used for food, etc. 

◦Aluminum foil wrap and foil take-out containers, including pie plates, food trays, etc. 

◦Empty aluminum aerosol containers used for food, air fresheners, shaving cream, deodorant, hairspray, foam insulation, etc. 

◦For food including pet food; tins for cookies, tea, chocolates, etc.; includes metal lid 

• Empty and rinse cans. Labels are OK Remove lids, drop into can and squeeze slightly 

*Absolutely no Styrofoam, glass, or soft film plastics* 

*These items can be taken to the bottle depot.