A few years back, when I was working in a communications job, I had to put together a media release all about holiday items and how they all stacked up re: recycling, garbage and green bin. Thought I would share so you can sort accordingly. Here goes:
RECYCLABLE
- Non-metallic wrapping paper
- Greeting cards, envelopes, gift cards and tags
- Cardboard packaging and boxes (with all plastic wrap removed and put in garbage)
- 2007 calendars (coils removed)
- Aluminum foil, plates and trays
- Plastic bakery containers (muffin trays, cupcake trays, etc.)
- Egg nog cartons, milk and juice containers
NOT RECYCLABLE
- Shiny metallic-coated wrapping paper
- Tissue paper
- Ribbons, bows, beads, string, garland and tinsel
- Rigid plastic packaging (used on electronics and toy packaging)
- Batteries (these items need to be taken to hazardous waste depot)
- Bubble wrap and styrofoam
GREEN BIN
- Coffee grounds, filters and tea bags
- Paper napkins
- Christmas dinner leftovers
Keep in mind, these facts were compiled for York Region, and information may vary in different geographic locations.
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I can't believe how much we have to throw out after this weekends festivities. Am glad most of it is blue bin and green bin though. But still, so much stuff!
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