We recycle many different types of paper

with a #1-7 on the bottom of the container.

Paper Recycling

Download a Paper Bin Printable Sign Here

Paper Recycling

What we Accept

Newspapers & Flyers

Office Paper

Shredded Paper (tied in a clear bag)

Mail

Catalogues

Telephone Books

Magazines

Soft Cover Books

Paper Egg Cartons

Paper Rolls

Paper Bags

Drink Trays

Paper Takeout Containers

Boxboard

Please remember corrugated cardboard boxes (boxes with the wavy ridges) should
be placed into the “Cardboard Bin” not into the “Paper Bin.”

What happens to my recycling?

Mixed paper is baled and shipped to sorting facilities in Edmonton or Vancouver. Once sorted, it is sent to various processors including a processor in Greater Vancouver for new egg carton manufacturing, and a processor in Alberta to make insulation.

Check out our NEW Can I Recycle-It…? Search Wizard

Use our “Can I Recycle-It…?” Search Wizard to see if an item is recyclable & where to recycle it in the Peace Region!