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Recycling

Residents of the R.M. of Snipe Lake No.259 can drop off their materials at the bins on Avenue A Northwest
 
 

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 Depot Recycling

FOAM PACKAGING

Empty and rinse remove labels, tape and paper

  • Foam Cups and Packaging (except electronics)
  • Foam Egg Cartons and Cups
  • Foam Meat Trays (remove absorbent pads)

NOT ACCEPTED

  • Foam Insulation
  • Foam Noodles
  • Packing Chips and Peanuts
  • Cushion and Squishy Rubber Packaging

GLASS

Empty and rinse remove lids

  • Glass Bottles and Jars

NOT ACCEPTED

  • Dishes and Cookware
  • Windows and Mirrors
  • Ceramic Products
  • Light Bulbs
  • Container Beverage Containers

FLEXIBLE PLASTICS

  • Plastic Bags
  • Outer Bags and Overwrap
  • Crinkly Wrappers and Bags
  • Flexible Packaging with Plastic Seal
  • Zipper-lock and Stand-up Pouches
  • Protective and Squishy Packaging
  • Woven Plastic Bags

NOT ACCEPTED

  • Six-Pack Rings
  • Biodegradable Plastic
  • Cellophane Wrap for Floral Arrangements, etc.
  • Garbage Bags
  • Paper-Lined Plastic
  • Plastic-Lined Paper
  • Plastic Squeeze Tubes
  • Plastic Strapping
  • Vinyl

For a detailed list of acceptable flexible plastics visit:
SKrecycles.ca/Materials

 Home Recycling

PAPER

Clean and dry paper only

  • Newspapers, Inserts and Flyers
  • Magazines, Catalogues and Phone Books
  • Boxboard Boxes
  • Moulded Paper
  • Household Paper and Wrappers
  • Paper Bags and Sacks
  • Paper Takeout Containers
  • Shredded Paper (wrap in paper bag or box)
  • Cardboard Boxes

NOT ACCEPTED

  • Greasy Cards
  • Paper Gift Wrap
  • Paper Egg Cartons

CONTAINERS

Empty and rinse loose, not bagged

  • Plastic Bottles, Jars and Jugs
  • Plastic Trays and Containers
  • Plastic Garden Pots and Seedling Trays
  • Caps, Tops, Lids and Straws
  • Plastic or Paper Cups, Plates, Bowls and Lids
  • Cartons for Soup, Cream, etc.
  • Metal Cans
  • Frozen Dessert Boxes
  • Foil Wrappers and Take-Out Containers

ACCEPTED PLASTIC TYPES

  • Empty rigid plastics #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 and #7 plastic bottles, jars, jugs and trays
  • Empty Tubs & Yogurt, Margarine, Ice Cream, Cottage Cheese, etc.
  • Rigid plastic pails (up to 25L)
  • Aerosol containers (empty)
  • Empty cardboard cartons and lids for frozen juice, etc.

NOT ACCEPTED

  • Garbage Bags
  • Bags and Box with Food Left
  • Chip Bags and Candy Wrappers
  • Clothing, Textiles and Shoes
  • Durable Products
  • Electronics and Appliances*
  • Food, Yard Waste and Wood
  • Foil or Plastic Over Paper Bags
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Metal Hangers, Pots, Pans and Other Scrap Metal
  • Non-Paper Gift Wrap, Foil Wrap, Cards or Paper with Glitter
  • Oversized cardboard
  • Plastic Packaging labeled “Compostable”
  • Paper Envelopes with Plastic Lining, Bubble-wrap Lining, or Plastic Padding
  • Paper Plates
  • Paper Towels, Napkins and Tissues
  • Plastic Straws, Stir Sticks and Cutlery
  • Rubber Bands, Ribbons and Bows
  • Stand-up Pouches
  • Toys and Garden Waste Collection
  • Wiring, Metal Cords and Hardware

NO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

  • Aerosol Containers
  • Batteries
  • Bleach
  • Compressed Gas Cylinders and propane
  • Containers for Paint, Motor Oil, Vehicle Lubricants and Antifreeze
  • Containers for pesticides labeled POISON and products requiring dangerous goods symbols
  • Containers with the words COMBUSTIBLE, FLAMMABLE or VERY FLAMMABLE on them
  • Medical Sharps

UNSAFE OR EXPIRED MEDICATION

Unused or expired medication and empty prescription drug containers that contain personal information from residents, can be dropped off at pharmacies or collection depots.

 Grain Bags

4 Hire Welding accepts grain bags.  Grain bags can be dropped off at the farm site just North of town and must be properly rolled.  A roller is available for rent or hire if needed.

 Ecocentre

Located at the Eston and District landfill, the EcoCentre will accept up to 500 litres of used lubricating oil, 100 litres of used antifreeze per customer visit, plus up to 1 drum of used oil filters, as well as the plastic oil/antifreeze/diesel exhaust fluid containers.

Drop off is available anytime the landfill is open, and there is no charge to drop off.

For more information call the Eston town office at 306 962-4444.