What kind of “container” should I use?
Residential and Business will be provided with containers by Prairie Disposal Ltd.
The collector missed my house.
Sorry about that. Please call (780) 539-5950
What can I put in the containers?Blue Container is for Mixed Paper:
- office paper
- newspapers
- magazines
- catalogues
- envelopes
- office paper
- junk mail
- phone books
- brochures
- glossy flyers
- paper labels
- gift wrap
Construction paper and carbon paper are not recyclable.
Green Container is for Plastic & Tin: -
Plastics:
Only plastics with the numbers #1, #2, #4 or #5 are accepted
If the plastic item does not have a number on it or is not one of the numbers above, it goes in the garbage not the recycling.
Plastic bags and containers numbered with a 1, 2, 4 or 5 can only be recycled. The number can be found in a recycling triangle, often on the bottom of the container.
It is very important when recycling to separate the different kinds of plastics. To ensure your items are recycled, please include accepted plastics.
Lids are often made from a different kind of plastic than the rest of the container. If a lid is not labeled with a 1, 2, 4 or 5, it is not recyclable.
Any contamination (wrong type of or non numbered plastics) can cause a whole load of plastics to be sent to the landfill instead of being recycled.
Tin:
- tin
- aluminum
- steel food and beverage containers
- tin cans
- foil trays
- pie plates
- foil wrap
- jar lids
Please rinse containers and remove labels (paper labels can be recycled with office paper).
If you’re still not sure what can be recycled or should be thrown away, please contact Prairie Disposal Ltd. at (780) 539-5950.
Where should I put my recycling container on collection day?
If you have front street collection:
- place your container at the curb
- remember to park your vehicle in your driveway
- if there’s road construction, put your waste where it is accessible
If your collection is in your rear lane:
- place garbage within 3 metres (10 feet) of the rear lane
- ensure the containers are easily accessible
- if there is construction in the lane, place your container at the front curb
What should I do with needles and syringes?
Contact your pharmacy for information on local needle take back programs. Not all pharmacies offer this service.
Hypodermic needles, syringes, lancets and any other sharp items used in home medical care are not accepted in household waste - Bylaw 13777 Section 13 (e) - Prohibited Items
Never put needles in containers.
If you need more information on safe needle disposal, please contact Prairie Disposal Ltd. at (780) 539-5950
I'm building a new container stand. Any advice?
Sure. Sometimes stands can make it hard for collectors to do their jobs, but there are “good stands” that work well for you and your collector.
Refuse collectors would rather residents not build container enclosures. Enclosures can sometimes impede their progress. Collection on front streets, for example, where there are no enclosures, is much more efficient than it is in lanes. Many residents, however, prefer to have enclosures, usually to deter stray animals from making a mess of things.
The following describes a collector-friendly stand:
Access
The cans should be accessed from the front side, not the top. This is very important. It is very difficult and unsafe for a collector to lift a full garbage can out the top of a stand. It is much easier for them to pull it straight out the front side toward their bodies.
Size
Large enough to accommodate your garbage containers and your recycling containers.
Height
The floor of the stand should be about 12" off the ground.
Latches
If it has doors, they should by hinged on the sides, not the top. Also, the latches should be operable while wearing big mittens or gloves.
Visibility
Please let your stand be seen. Thoroughly camouflaging it in a fence can result in missed collection.
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