Recycling

The Town of Eston offers curbside recycle pickup to its residents. Recycling can also be dropped off in person at the Recycle Centre.

Monday is residential curbside recycle pickup day.

Monday, Wednesday and Fridays are business recycle pickup days.

When pickup falls on a Town closure date, pickup will occur on the following work day. Recyclables should be set out by 8:00am on the day of collection in transparent bags. Containers must be rinsed and flattened.

The Recycle Centre is located at 118 1st Ave SW and is open Monday and Wednesday from 8:00am to 5:00pm. Bagged recyclables can be dropped off during these times or after hours in the bins outside. A shredder is available for personal papers.

Accepted Items

  • Paper including shredded paper and those containing small amounts of plastic such as windowed envelopes
  • Cardboard
  • Glass
  • Tin cans
  • Deposit beverage containers
  • Plastics numbered 1 to 7 including plastic bags, laundry detergent jugs and yogurt, vinegar, milk and margarine containers

Prohibited Items

  • Dirty or contaminated items
  • Phone books or hard cover books
  • Catalogues
  • Wrapping paper
  • Aluminum foil

SARCAN

SARCAN offers an additional recycling option for residents such as:

  • Computer monitors
  • TVs
  • Vehicle audio systems
  • Personal video systems
  • Telephones (home and cell)
  • Computers
  • Home theatre systems
  • Home audio systems
  • Printers
  • Speakers
  • Laptops
  • Paint cans

Grain Bags

4 Hire Welding out of Eatonia 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.