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Recycle

Browse this section to find out what’s recyclable at the curb, what’s not, and how to get organized.

 

Why blue bags for recycling?

Curbside recycling must be in see-through blue bags; one for paper recyclables and a separate one for container recyclables.

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Waste Stickers

When waste is placed at the curb incorrectly and cannot be collected, our collectors leave a sticker on the bag or cart to let the resident know what the issue is so they can correct it before the next collection day.

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What Happens to Curbside Recycling

We’ve been collecting blue bags of recyclables at the curb in St. John’s since October 2010. What happens to the recyclables after that?

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Curbside Recycling

Learn more about how to sort and bag your recyclables for curbside collection, as well as some general rules and tips.

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Backyard Composting

The City of St. John’s, MMSB and MUN Botanical Garden, are offering free backyard composting info sessions.

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Yard Waste

Learn more about how and where you can dispose of yard waste with the Curb It program.

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Furniture ReUse at Robin Hood Bay

If you are bringing gently-used furniture and household items to the Residential Drop Off (RDO) we encourage you to place it in the furniture donation bin before discarding your other items in the garbage bins.

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Household Hazardous Wastes

Learn more about how and where you can dispose of household hazardous waste with the CurbIt program.

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Metal Recycling

Metals can be brought to the Robin Hood Bay Waste Management Facility at 340 East White Hills Road.

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Pumpkin Disposal

Properly dispose of your pumpkin after Halloween – not in the garbage!

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Why No Glass?

This is the most frequently asked question about the City's recycling program.

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Commercial Businesses, Condos & Apartments

Commercial business, condominiums and apartment buildings in St. John’s can also avail of curbside collection.

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Holiday Waste Diversion

During the holidays the amount of waste generated increases by approximately 25%!

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Christmas Trees

Learn more about how and where you can dispose of Christmas trees with the Curb It program.

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Electronic Recycling

Learn more about how and where you can dispose of electronics with the Curb It program.

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Other

Learn more about how and where you can dispose of street waste with the Curb It program.

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