• Owners/Property Managers are responsible for ensuring recycling containers set out for collection are free of contamination. A recycling container will be deemed 'contaminated' if the contents are mixed with garbage and/or non-collectible waste. Contaminated recycling containers will not be collected.
• Do not include non-recyclable items such as Styrofoam, plastic packaging, plastic bags and wrap, clothing, hangers or toys in recycling.
• Due to space restrictions, a few small multi-residential buildings have been approved by the City to use the standard city issued curbside blue box distributed by the City. In these scenarios, it is the responsibility of the Owners/Property Managers to purchase the blue boxes from the City and to distribute the blue boxes to each residential dwelling unit in the building. 

• Have a separate garbage bin in (or near) the recycling room for residents to use to dispose of plastic bags and other non-acceptable material. 
• Promote recycling throughout the building. Hang posters depicting what is acceptable and not acceptable in the City’s recycling program in the recycling/garbage room as well as other areas frequented by residents. Contact the Environmental Services Department to request posters and other education material.
• Monitor recycling area(s) to ensure residents are following correct recycling procedures. 
• Ensure recycling containers are not overflowing. You may be required to obtain more recycling containers or to cycle recycling containers more frequently.

Recycling Tips for Residents

• Ask the Property Manager how the recycling program works in your building.
• Do not place items in plastic bags; store items in a blue box or reusable blue bag until full. When your box or bag is full, place loose items directly into the recycling container or down the chute.
• If applicable, bring flattened cardboard to the recycling room instead of putting it down the chute. This helps prevent chutes from becoming blocked by cardboard. Corrugated Cardboard MUST be flattened no larger then 0.6 m. x 0.6 m. x 0.3 m. (2 ft. x 2 ft. x 1 ft.).

Reminder: Empty and rinse all acceptable items before disposing.