Sorting
Our What Goes Where app makes sorting your waste a snap. Search an item and we’ll give you local options for recycling, composting, or disposal. If you can’t find a given item, check back soon, as the list is continuously updated.
Check out our new Recycling Sorting Guide for the Recycling Depot at the Waste Management Facility, or waste sorting guides in English, French, German, Tagalog, and Punjabi.
Why Sort Waste?
Waste is created when materials are mixed together. When materials are separated, we create opportunities for reuse, composting, and recycling.
Some waste requires special handling for safe and effective burial in the landfill. This applies to Controlled Waste materials such as asbestos, mattresses, and construction waste.
The benefits to you include significant savings in tipping fees! Unsorted loads will be subject to higher tipping fees.
Clear signs increase the success of your waste strategy. Feel free to print and use these signs, or make your own.
All are letter-sized (8.5″ x 11″) PDFs.
Landfill
Recyclable Containers
Compostable
Compostable for washrooms
Paper
Developing a system that works best for you, your family, and your staff is key to waste diversion. Here are some tips and resources to create a successful waste diversion program.
- Classroom Waste Education Package – Guide
- Waste Diversion Word Search
- Waste Diversion Word Search Answer Key
- Recollect Sorting Game Lesson Plan
- Recollect Reducing Landfill Emissions Lesson Plan
- Blue Tarp Waste Audit
- Don’t Sink Your Grease Poster
- Waste Sorting Guide – also available in French, German, Tagalog, and Punjabi.
- Organics Sorting Guide