Curbside Garbage & Recycling

Collection CalendarJuly 2019 – June 2020

What You Put in Your Recycling Matters!Whether it is a plastic strawberry container or an emptyhairspray bottle, what you put in your cart matters. These materials are brought to a sorting facility that usespeople and machinery to separate the different types ofpackaging. This means that someone may touch your recycling in order to separate plastic from paper, metalsfrom cardboard, etc.

Ensuring that everything placed in your recycling has been cleaned and is free of any food residue is importantbecause dirty containers cannot be recycled. Taking thetime to remove and rinse any food goes a long way in guaranteeing that the effort you put in to getting your recycling to the curb is not wasted.

Please take the time to put all recycling loosely into yourcart, and to ensure that it is clean and free of food residuals.

Be Cart Smart

Place your carts properly forcollection. Carts improperlyplaced may not be emptied.

Park itOn the street, with the wheels againstthe curb, or on the shoulder (if no curb)by 7 a.m.

Point itPoint the arrow on the cart lidtowards the road.

Space itLeave at least an arm’s lengthdistance on all sides.

City of Penticton Public WorksP: 250-490-2500 E: publicworks@penticton.ca W: www.penticton.ca/carts

CART Collection EssentialsCARTS PREPARATIONCARTS ACCEPTED NOT ACCEPTED

GARBAGE:Black LidWEEKLYcurbsidecollection ofgarbage.

RECYCLABLES:Blue LidBI-WEEKLYcurbsidecollection ofrecyclablematerials.

YARD ANDGARDENWASTE:Green LidBI-WEEKLYcurbsidecollection ofyard and gardenwaste, March toDecember.

Residents areencouraged tograsscycle andcompost.

Garbage only. Yard and gardenwaste and recyclables are not permitted in garbage carts (black lid).

All material must be contained incart with lid closed.

To avoid conflict with animalsavoid storing garbage unsecuredoutside overnight.

• Regular garbage• Kitchen waste• Containers with food• Diapers• Animal waste, loose grit/sawdust

(must be bagged)• Cling wrap, zipper bags, bubble wrap• Broken window glass, mirror, ceramics• Styrofoam peanuts or chips. Take all

other Styrofoam to a depot for recycling.

• Liquids• Hot ashes• Wood, drywall, metal, concrete or bricks• Batteries, electronics or small

appliances• Hazardous materials (motor oil, paint,

chemicals, pesticides)• Bulbs or light fixtures (take to depot)• Recyclables, incl. cardboard or paper• Yard/garden waste• Styrofoam or glass (take to depot)• Needles or medical waste

DO NOT place recyclables in anybags, including shopping bags.

Place all recyclables loosely incart, and ensure lid can be securely closed.

Only recyclables contained withinyour cart will be collected.

Take all refundable beverage containers to a bottle depot. Glass of any kind is not accepted in curbside recycle collection.Glass containers can be recycled at depots. See page 6 for details.

DO NOT compact materials intothe cart as it may not empty whendumped.

SEE RECYCLING GUIDE FOR LIST OFACCEPTABLE ITEMS • Page 4 & 5

Paper• Cardboard & boxboard• Paper, including newspaper, flyers,

magazines, catalogues, gift wrap• Shredded paper (place in clear plastic

bag only)

Containers• Tin and aluminum cans, aluminum foil

and lids• Spiral wound paper cans• Milk & milk alternative cartons (e.g. soy,

almond milk)• Empty aerosol cans (cooking/cosmetics

only)• Disposable paper and plastic cups• Plastic containers (emptied and rinsed)• Plastic garden pots and trays• Pizza boxes (remove food debris

and liner)

• Plastic bags (take to depot)• Styrofoam or glass (take to depot)• Cling wrap or bubble wrap• Clothing or textiles (donate)• Scrap metal, wood or renovation

material• Pots, pans or cooking utensils• Zipper bags (Ziplock style bags)• Hard or soft cover books (donate)• Foil gift wrap• Light bulbs or light fixtures (take to

depot)• Mirrors, ceramics or glass• Needles or medical waste• Motor oil, chemical containers or

paint cans• Diapers• Batteries, electronics or small

appliances (take to depot)• Plastic toys, storage bins, pails larger

than 25 L• Propane cylinders, spray paint cans

NO plastic bags, no biodegradablebags, no containers.

ONLY organic materials from youryard are acceptable.

DO NOT compact materials intothe cart as it may not empty whendumped.

Put all yard waste loosely into cart.All material must fit in cart with lidclosed.

• Grass clippings• Leaves• Weeds• Plant trimmings• Prunings and branches up to 5cm (2in) in

diameter AND less than 1m (3ft) long• Pine needles & cones• Fruit droppings

• Plastic or compostable bags• Animal feces or kitty litter• Dirt, sod, rocks or tree stumps• Kitchen or food waste• Diapers• Used tissue or paper towels• Regular garbage• Construction or renovation materials• Agricultural or commercial waste• Landscape fabric or plastic edging• Plastic flower pots (recycle in

blue lid cart)

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Unlimited Yard Waste WeeksSpring & Fall. See page 3 for details.

Moving, Changes or Repairs?Carts are City of Penticton PropertyIf you sell your property and move, or give up tenancy your carts must remain at the property. If you purchase a house and would like to change the cart sizes or quantities that exist, you can request a change by visiting City Yards at 616 Okanagan Avenue East,or City Hall at 171 Main Street.

Please note that changes to the cart sizes or quantities can only be authorized by the registered property owner. All cart changes are subject to an administration fee. Pleaseconsult the most recent fees and charges bylaw for pricing.

If your cart is damaged and requires repairs contact the City Public Works Dept. by emailing: publicworks@penticton.ca or calling 250-490-2500.

Waste Not Collected?Not having all your items picked up can be frustrating, but there is often an explanation.Common reasons for items being left behind:• Items not set out on time (must be at curb by 7 a.m. on scheduled collection day);• Carts must be spaced a minimum of 1 metre/3 feet away from each other, and any

obstacles such as vehicles or trees;• Contamination of recyclables with garbage or yard waste;• Cart is overfilled or lid is not securely closed;• Presence of prohibited waste;• Contamination of yard waste with garbage or recyclables;• Recycling or yard waste not scheduled for collection that particular week.

Contact Waste Connections of Canada at 250-490-3888 to address missed collections.

Large Item CollectionPlace a maximum of 2 items per household for collection April 13-17(marked in brown on the calendar page 8). Items must be at curb by 7 a.m. on your scheduled garbage day.• Common items include furniture, large appliances and mattresses.• NO renovation waste, including toilets, plumbing, hot water tanks and doors.• Not accepted are items with a gas motor, automotive parts, or objects made of concrete.• Max. weight 90 kg / 200 lbs per item.• Return electronics (TVs, computers, etc) to your nearest Return-it Electronics depot.

(www.return-it.ca/electronics)• Recycle small appliances (toasters, vacuums, hair dryers, etc). see www.electrorecycle.ca• An additional truck will pick up your items, not your usual collection truck.

Unlimited Yard Waste WeeksSpring and Fall4 times per year, on the dates marked in orange on the calendar page 8, residents canplace unlimited quantities of yard waste at the curb for collection.

After your city-issued cart is filled, excess yard waste can be placed in kraft paper bags orcans clearly marked “yard waste” and branches can be bundled with string or twine andplaced out for collection by 7 a.m. on your regular collection day.

• An additional truck will collect your extra yard waste after your garbage is collected.• Additional yard waste can be placed in any container clearly marked as ‘yard waste only’.• Paper bags that are ripped or heavily saturated cannot be collected.• Branches shall have a maximum diameter of 5 centimeters.• Bundles shall be less than 1.0 meter long and weigh less than 25 kgs.

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Collection Solutions

Essential ContactsCurbside Service Provider(Contact for missed collection)Waste Connectionsof Canada Inc. 250-490-3888

City of PentictonPublic Works 250-490-2500publicworks@penticton.ca penticton.ca/garbage

Recycling Council of BCrcbc.bc.ca 1-800-667-4321

Regional District ofOkanagan-Similkameeninfo@rdos.bc.cardos.bc.caSolid Waste Hotline 250-490-4129RDOS Illegal DumpingHotline 1-866-566-3867

Bear Aware Informationbearaware.bc.ca

Ministry of Environment(to report burningof garbage) 1-877-952-7277

Campbell MountainLandfill 250-492-2907

Recycle BCrecyclebc.ca

Extra Garbage orYard Waste? Display a Tag-a-Bag stickerclearly on each extra bagover the cart limit. Place at the curb along with your cart on your regular collection day.

Purchase your tags atCity Hall, the CommunityCentre, or City Yards. For up-to-date pricing, visit www.penticton.ca or call 250-490-2500.

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NOT Accepted

Accepted Items & How to Prepare

Newspaper &Newspaper inserts

Mixed Paper Boxboard &Cardboard

CorrugatedCardboard

Paper Containefor Liquids

Plastic bags used towrap newspapers(recycle at depot)

Paper towels, tissues or serviettes

Hard cover or paperbackbooks

Foil gift wrap or foil-linedbags (e.g. chips)

Padded envelopes

Musical greeting cards, ribbon or bows

Loose shredded paper

Photographs or negatives

Plastic overwrap (recycle at depot)

Paper towels or tissues

Foil-lined bags (e.g. chips)

Residue in pizza boxes orflower pots

Straws or non-paper insulating cup wraps

Plastic-lined pet food bags

Paper plates

Plastic overwrap (recycle a

Straws

Stand-up pouches

Juice cartons (take to RetuDepot for deposit refund)

Foil, foil-lined or plastic-lin (e.g. pet food)

Remember to recycle cup a lids in your recycle cart.

Waxed cardboardboxes (e.g. produceshipping boxes)

Newspapers andnewspaper inserts,including advertising flyers.

Magazines, catalogues &insertsOffice/computer paper &envelopes (window styleaccepted)Greeting cards & non-foilwrap (incl paper flowerwrap)Phone booksPaper bags (grocery, lunchbags, prescription bags)Pet food bags, flour andsugar bags (no foil or plasticlined bags)Shredded paper:accepted only if inside a firmlytied, clear plastic bag andplaced in recycle cart.

Boxes for cereal, tissues,shoes, pizza, laundry detergent, etc.Box trays for bottled water,soft drinks, cans, etc. (Recycle plastic overwrapat depot)Cardboard rolls from toiletpaper and paper towelCardboard egg cartons,take-out beverage traysPaper-based flower pots

Flatten boxboard and placedirectly into recycle cart.

Clean, dry cardboard(unwaxed)Pizza boxes: removefood debris and linerStaples and packingtape are acceptedFlatten and place in recycle cart.ONLY cardboard placedinside of recycle cartwill be collected.

Paper beverage cupsGable top cartons for milbeverages, cream, substitu sugar, molassesAseptic (Tetra-Pak™-style for soup/broth, milk-type saucesBoxes for frozen food, in cream, desserts, frozen piz entrees

Empty and rinse all cartons lids and recycle separately i

Recycling GuideRecycling is collected every other weekmarked in blue on the calendar. No need to sort.Please place materials in loosely, all bags are prohibited.

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Accepted Items & How to Prepare

NOT Accepted

Recycle BC is a not-for-profit organization responsible for residential packaging and paper recycling throughout British Columbia.Recycle BC ensures packaging and paper is collected from households and recycling depots, sorted and recycled responsibly.The Recycle BC program is funded by over 1,200 businesses, like retailers, manufacturers and restaurants, that supply packaging andprinted paper to BC residents, to shift recycling costs away from homeowners.Recycle BC was originally launched in 2014 as Multi-Material BC (MMBC).

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Metal Tins / CansAluminum Foil / Cans

Plastic Bottles, Jugs,Jars & Cups

Plastic Tubs, Trays& Clamshells

Aerosol Cans& Caps

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Coat hangers

Pots, pans or baking trays

Scrap metal, hardware orwiring

Foil gift wrap, foil-lined chipbags or foil-backed paper

Metal toys

Appliances (See bulky itemcollection or www.electrorecycle.ca)

Propane cylinders

Paint cans

Stand-up pouches

Straws

Beverage bottles or jugs(take to Return-It Depot for deposit refund)

Containers for motor oil,vehicle lubricant or antifreezeproducts (seewww.rcbc.bc.ca)

VHS tapes, CD’s, or DVD’s

Foam trays (recycle at depot)

Plastic wrap

Toys or furniture

Packaging labelled‘biodegradable’ or ‘compostable’

‘Blister packs’ (gum, pills)

Tarps, string or rope

Plastic paint cans

Pails larger than 25L

Pails for lubricants or oils

Lawn edging or garden hoses

Ceramic plant pots

Spray paint cans

Propane cylinders

Cans with any contentsremaining inside

Furniture spray polish

Automotive products

Check www.ReGeneration.cafor safe disposal of many ofthese items. (1-877-592-2972)

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Aluminum or steel cans forfood, pet food, etc.Aluminum foil and foilcontainers including foiltake-out containersMetal-rimmed spiral cardboard containers forfrozen juice, dough, potatochips, baby formula, etc.

Empty and rinse. Drop lid intocan and squeeze top slightly.Labels and lids accepted.Take deposit return items to abottle depot.

Clean, dry plastic packagingwith hard sides including:• plastic bottles & jars for

food, soap, shampoo,household cleaners, laundry products, vitamins& pills, cosmetics, etc.

• plastic jugs for cookingoil, milk, detergent,cleaning products, windshield washer, etc.

• plastic cold beveragecups

Spray, pump and pull-up topsaccepted. Remove lids and/orspray tops and recycle separately in recycle cart.Empty and rinse thoroughly.

Clean, dry plastic packaging withhard sides including:• clamshells for baked goods,

fruit, eggs, etc.• tubs & pails for margarine,

dairy products (yogurt, sour cream, ice cream, etc), detergent, etc.

• trays for deli chicken, single-serve meals, prepared foods

• microwaveable bowls/cups• housewares and hardware

packaging, including forscrews, picture hangers, etc.

• plastic garden pots and trays

Containers with clear or black bottomwith clear domes are accepted.Empty and rinse containers. Recyclelids separately in recycle cart.

Aerosol spray cans for food,air fresheners, shaving cream,hair spray, deodorant, etc.Empty cans only. Removecaps and recycle separately inrecycle cart.

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Recycling Depots Recycling Right –What’s the Big Deal?Recycling is something everyone can take pride in,as it reduces our impact on the environment bysaving resources and generating new productswith old materials. For example, the can of tomatoes you rinsed and placed in your recyclingcart will eventually be recycled into a new can,maybe for green beans.

The sorting facilities that separate the plastics, metals, and paper from one another are modernand efficient, but they have one catch – thin softplastics such as shopping bags or overwrap plugup the machinery. Placing bags, wrap or pouchesinto your recycle cart will ultimately jam up theconveyor belts and rollers of the sorting machines.By taking bags and thin, soft plastics to the bottledepot you are ensuring they are recycled properlyand are not ending up in the moving parts of themachinery.

Please review the recycle guide for more informationabout what can go into your home recycle cart.

You can recycle even more than ever!The following items are not accepted for curbside collection.

NOT Accepted

Glass

Plastic Bags & Overwrap

Polystyrene Foam Packaging

• Beverage containers (take to a Return-It Depot for deposit refund)

• Glasses, dishes, cookware or ceramic

• Window glass or mirror

• Foam peanuts, packingchips or noodles

• Blue or pink foam board insulation

• Liquid absorbing pads orliners

• Shrink wrap for meat orother food

• Plastic Squeeze Tubes• Plastic-lined Paper• Paper-lined Plastic• Plastic Strapping• 6-pack Rings• Biodegradable or Oxo Plastic• PVC/Vinyl• Squishy Foam

Non-deposit glass bottles and jarsClear or coloured.Empty and rinse containers.Recycle metal or plastic lids in your recycle cart.

Plastic bags for groceries, dry cleaning, bread,newspapers/ flyers, produce & salad, frozen vegetables and outer milk bags.Plastic overwrap from water and pop flats; bulk paper towel or toilet paper packages, andhygiene product packaging.Bags & overwrap from garden products, watersoftener & road salt; mattresses, furniture andelectronics.

Foam containers and trays, e.g. meat, egg cartons, take-out clamshells, cups and bowls.Moulded foam cushion packaging for protecting electronics, small appliances, etc.Empty and rinse food containers. Remove linersand plastic wrap from meat /food trays.

White and coloured foam products must beseparated at the depot.

Campbell Mountain Landfill 901 Spiller Road • 250-492-2907Hours: March 1 – November 30Monday to Sunday*: 8:30 am – 4:45 pm*December, January & February: Closed SundaysClosed all Statutory Holidays and Boxing Day

Also accepts:• Household Hazardous Waste - ReGeneration.ca• Light fixtures & bulbs - LightRecycle.ca• Small appliances & power tools - ElectroRecycle.ca• Used motor oil, filters & containers -

Usedoilrecycling.ca

J & C Bottle Depot200 Rosetown Ave. • 250-492-5144Hours: April 1 – September 30Monday to Saturday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pmHours: October 1 – March 31Monday to Saturday: 9:00 am – 4:30 pmClosed Sundays and Holidays

Also accepts:• Beverage Containers - Return-It.ca• Electronics - Return-It.ca• Household Hazardous Waste - ReGeneration.ca• Light fixtures & bulbs - LightRecycle.ca• Small appliances & power tools - ElectroRecycle.ca

Please take these itemsto your nearest depot

for safe recycling:

Always check the websites below, or theRCBC Recyclepedia, for an up-to-date list

of depots and accepted items.www.rcbc.bc.ca, 1-800-667-4321

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B.C. Product Stewardship Programs 2019-2020PRODUCT STEWARD PROGRAM For more details and depot locations

Paint, Pesticides, Gasolineand Flammable Liquids

Medications

Small Appliances andPower Tools

Lights, Bulbs and Fixtures

Batteries and Cellphones

Smoke or CarbonMonoxide Alarms

Thermostats

Take paint, pesticides, gasoline and flammable liquids to your local ReGenerationcollection site for safe recycling.

Ensure they are properly sealed and labelledin their original container.

www.productcare.org or 1-888-772-9772.

www.healthsteward.caor call the Recycling Councilof B.C. Hotline at1-800-667-4321.

www.ElectroRecycle.caor call the RecyclingCouncil of B.C. Hotline at1-800-667-4321.

www.LightRecycle.caor call the RecyclingCouncil of B.C. Hotline at 1-800-667-4321.

www.call2recycle.ca/british-columbiaor 1-888-224-9764.

www.productcare.org1-888-772-9772 or callthe Recycling Councilof B.C. Hotline at1-800-667-4321.

www.hrai.ca/trp

Return unused and expired prescriptionmedications, over-the-counter drugs andnatural health products through the BritishColumbia Medications Return Program(BCMRP) to your nearest pharmacy.

Recycle your small appliances and otherhousehold products that are electrical, usebatteries or plug in to 120V or 12V powersources. This includes items such as kitchencountertop appliances, electric personalcare items, small power tools and more.

Bring your residential light fixtures andbulbs/tubes to your nearest drop-off depotfor safe recycling.

Includes lamps, ceiling & wall fixtures, lightstrings, fluorescent tubes & CFL bulbs, andmost household bulbs.

Bring your household single-use andrechargeable batteries and cellphones forsafe recycling and disposal.

Includes cell phones and batteries under5kg (alkaline, NiCd, lithium, etc); batteriesfrom cell- and cordless phones, power tools,laptops, etc. Excludes car batteries.

Bring your smoke or carbon monoxidealarms to your nearest depot for safe recycling.

Bring your thermostat in for safe recyclingand disposal to keep all its components, especially mercury, out of the waste stream.

Includes all mercury-containing, electronicand mechanical thermostats.

Large Appliances www.marrbc.caRecycle all major household appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers,air conditioners, clothes dryers, dishwashers,ovens, trash compactors, electric beveragedispensers, and more.

Holiday CollectionDec. 25, 2019:No collection.Pick-up occursSaturday,December 28.

Jan. 1, 2020:No collection.Pick-up occursSaturday,January 4.

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Collection ScheduleJuly 2019 – June 2020 Collection Legend:

Garbage Collection Only(no yard waste)

Recycling

Large & Bulky Items

Yard and Garden Waste

Unlimited Yard and Garden Waste(See page 3 for details)

Garbage is collected weekly.Recycling and other pickups occur on your regular garbage collection day during the weeks as marked.

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