PLASTICS
Plastic Containers
Laundry detergent and household cleaner jugs, shampoo, body wash, salad dressing, condiment, dish soap, mouth wash bottles, plastic beverage bottles.
- Empty.
- Lids and caps on.
- Do not include alcoholic beverage containers.
Plastic Containers
Laundry detergent and household cleaner jugs, shampoo, body wash, salad dressing, condiment, dish soap, mouth wash bottles, plastic beverage bottles.
- Empty.
- Lids and caps on.
- Do not include alcoholic beverage containers.
Plastic Food Containers
Food trays, salad, yogurt, peanut butter, bakery and egg containers, plastic cups, plastic tubs and lids.
- Empty and free from food residue.
- Lids and caps on.
Plastic Food Containers
Food trays, salad, yogurt, peanut butter, bakery and egg containers, plastic cups, plastic tubs and lids.
- Empty and free from food residue.
- Lids and caps on.
Tubes
Toothpaste tubes, deodorant, hand cream tubes.
- Empty
- Lids and caps on.
Tubes
Toothpaste tubes, deodorant, hand cream tubes.
- Empty
- Lids and caps on.
Small plastic containers
Small item packaging, hand sanitizer bottles, plant pots.
- Empty.
- Lids and caps on.
Small plastic containers
Small item packaging, hand sanitizer bottles, plant pots.
- Empty.
- Lids and caps on.
Flexible Plastic Packaging
Bags used for dry cleaning, bread, newspapers and flyers. Overwrap (paper towel & toilet paper, beverage containers). Coffee bags or deli pouches, chip bags, bubble wrap, snack wrappers, cereal liner bags, plastic gift bags.
- Empty.
Flexible Plastic Packaging
Bags used for dry cleaning, bread, newspapers and flyers. Overwrap (paper towel & toilet paper, beverage containers). Coffee bags or deli pouches, chip bags, bubble wrap, snack wrappers, cereal liner bags, plastic gift bags.
- Empty.
Foam Packaging
Meat trays, takeout containers, cups, plates, bowls, foam packaging .
- Empty
- Remove film wrap and absorbent pads from meat trays.
Foam Packaging
Meat trays, takeout containers, cups, plates, bowls, foam packaging .
- Empty
- Remove film wrap and absorbent pads from meat trays.
METAL
Metal
Food cans, metal lids, cookie, coffee and tea tins, beverage cans.
- Empty.
- Do not include alcoholic beverage containers.
Metal
Food cans, metal lids, cookie, coffee and tea tins, beverage cans.
- Empty.
- Do not include alcoholic beverage containers.
Aluminum (foils and trays)
Aluminum foil, pie plates, frozen food trays.
- Empty.
- Ball up aluminum foil.
Aluminum (foils and trays)
Aluminum foil, pie plates, frozen food trays.
- Empty.
- Ball up aluminum foil.
Aerosol Containers
Food spray, hairspray, air fresheners, shaving cream, deodorant.
- Empty
- Lids and caps on.
- Aerosols with toxic, corrosive or flammable symbols are not accepted
Aerosol Containers
Food spray, hairspray, air fresheners, shaving cream, deodorant.
- Empty
- Lids and caps on.
- Aerosols with toxic, corrosive or flammable symbols are not accepted
GLASS
Glass Containers
Clear and coloured glass. Food containers, jars and bottles. Cosmetic containers, spice bottles, oil and vinegar bottles.
- Empty .
- Lids and caps off.
- Do not include alcoholic beverage containers.
Glass Containers
Clear and coloured glass. Food containers, jars and bottles. Cosmetic containers, spice bottles, oil and vinegar bottles.
- Empty .
- Lids and caps off.
- Do not include alcoholic beverage containers.
Cardboard Boxes
Pizza boxes, direct mail boxes, moving boxes, shoe boxes.
- Flatten. No larger than 60 x 60 cm.
Cardboard Boxes
Pizza boxes, direct mail boxes, moving boxes, shoe boxes.
- Flatten. No larger than 60 x 60 cm.
Boxboard
Cereal boxes, tissue boxes, egg cartons, rolls from toilet paper and paper towel.
- Flatten.
- Empty.
Boxboard
Cereal boxes, tissue boxes, egg cartons, rolls from toilet paper and paper towel.
- Flatten.
- Empty.
Paper
Any colour, including flour bags, prescription bags, paper produce bags.
Notepads, white or coloured loose paper, file folders, other printed materials.
Community newspapers, flyers, brochures and magazines.
Greeting cards and envelopes, gift boxes.
- Empty.
- Place shredded paper in a tied clear plastic bag.
- Separate from plastic bags used to cover items, remove elastic bands.
- Remove rope handle from bags.
- Do not include soft or hard covered books/novels.
Paper
Any colour, including flour bags, prescription bags, paper produce bags.
Notepads, white or coloured loose paper, file folders, other printed materials.
Community newspapers, flyers, brochures and magazines.
Greeting cards and envelopes, gift boxes.
- Empty.
- Place shredded paper in a tied clear plastic bag.
- Separate from plastic bags used to cover items, remove elastic bands.
- Remove rope handle from bags.
- Do not include soft or hard covered books/novels.
Paper Laminate Packaging
Pet food bags, food service paper bags, and plates.
- Empty and free from food residue.
Paper Laminate Packaging
Pet food bags, food service paper bags, and plates.
- Empty and free from food residue.
Paper Laminate Containers
Spiral cans, cookie dough packages, ice cream containers/tubs, and hot and cold beverage cups.
- Empty.
- Remove lids.
Paper Laminate Containers
Spiral cans, cookie dough packages, ice cream containers/tubs, and hot and cold beverage cups.
- Empty.
- Remove lids.
Cartons
Beverage cartons, juice and milk cartons, coffee creamers, and sugar cartons, soup and sauce cartons.
- Empty.
- Lids and caps on.
- Do not include alcoholic beverage containers.
Cartons
Beverage cartons, juice and milk cartons, coffee creamers, and sugar cartons, soup and sauce cartons.
- Empty.
- Lids and caps on.
- Do not include alcoholic beverage containers.
Get In Touch
Merrickville-Wolford
317 Brock Street West,
Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0
Chad Kean
Manager of Public Works
Phone: 613-269-4791 ext. 236
Email:
Shelley Mackenzie
Administrative Clerk
Phone: 613-269-4791 ext. 236
Email:
Emterra Environmental
Phone: (888) 597-1541
Email:
Be Recycle Ready
- Give containers a quick rinse before putting in your recycling.
- Place materials clean, dry and loose in your recycling.
- Flatten and bundle cardboard to save space.
- Lids and labels can remain on containers.
- Have your recycling to the curb by 7 a.m. on collection day.
- Hazardous materials, like batteries and medical sharps, do not belong in your recycling. Safely recycle them at a designated drop off location.
What's Not Accepted
- Hard and soft covered books
- Toys
- Diapers
- Pots and pans
- Hazardous materials
- Batteries
