Yard waste and other items contaminating recycle bins

The City of Prince Albert would like to remind residents that proper recycling is critical to an effective recycling program. Only approved items should be placed in your blue bin or the entire load can end up at the landfill.

With yard waste season in full swing, sanitation drivers are reporting an increase in recycle bins with yard waste and other unsuitable items.

Residents are also reminded that masks, household garbage, Styrofoam, mixed packaging, and building materials cannot be placed in the blue bins. These items end up contaminating large portions of the load and as a result they have to be rerouted to the landfill.

These items cannot be recycled and should only be disposed of in green garbage bins.

Other unsuitable materials for recycling bins are:

Hazardous Materials
Food Containers
Contaminated Materials
Electronics
Toys
Clothing and Shoes

For an easy reference to what can and cannot go in the blue bin, see: https://bit.ly/3584lZZ

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For more information please contact:

Jeff Da Silva
Public Works
P: 306.953.4900